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Circle around the lovely backroads and villages of the Glens of Antrim and
then follow the spectacular seashore by the Giant's Causeway.
Tour Highlights:
- Glens of Antrim
- Rathlin Island
- Giant's Causeway
- Bushmills Distillery
DAY 1 (Saturday) Arrival
The tour will meet in a central hotel in Belfast city centre. After an introductory
talk from the guide, an evening meal is organised in the Hotel, while your luggage
is transported to the guesthouses.
Having later checked into your B&B you might decide to return to the centre
of the town for a quiet drink in one of the lively local pubs.
DAY 2 (Sunday) Sustrans Cycle Path
Setting out on a Sustrans Cycle path, there is a lovely cycle out of Belfast up
onto the beginning of the Northern Coastline to the village of Carnlough for the
night
DAY 3 (Monday) Cushendal
We keep to the coast up to the the village of Cushendal, taking in some of the
Glens of Antrim, including Glenariff Forest Park which is a beautiful spot for
lunch.
DAY 4 (Tuesday) Glens of Antrim
Cushendall is prefectly located for visiting the famous Glens of Antrim including
Glenaan and Glendun.
DAY 5 (Wednesday) Torr Head
There is a hilly but short cycle all the way along the coast via Torr Head to
the village of Ballycastle where you stay for two days.
DAY 6 (Thursday) Rest Day - Ballycastle
One attractive option on the rest day is to take the ferry to explore Rathlin
Island , which is some five miles out in the Atlantic.
DAY 7 (Friday) Derry
You cycle along the coast, via the famous Carrickarede Rope Bridge, to view the
hexagonal rock formations at the Giants Causeway. You head from there to the village
of Bushmills where you can visit the famous Whiskey distillery. Later in the afternoon,
you head into Coleraine and the guide will take the bikes. There is a transfer
back to Belfast for a final night together
DAY 8 (Saturday) Departure
The tour finishes with a final breakfast together.
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What your Guided Cycle includes: |
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• 7 nights accommodation based on 2 adults sharing in hotels and guesthouses
with ensuite facilities
• 7 Full Irish Breakfasts
• TREK 721 hybrid bike, with 21-speed gears, carrier, mudguards and front
pannier bag
• Detailed maps, route directions and historical details
• Experienced Guide in support van
• Luggage Transfers
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