Islandmagee Cycling Route

About

This cycling route takes you to popular Brown's Bay Beach which has a very pleasant coastal walk and is also good for swimming. Further on, you take the road to the picturesque secluded fishing harbour of Port Muck which is at the foot of a very steep road. Islandmagee which is a peninsula and not actually an island has a host of interesting historical sites, is popular for horse-riding and has good coastal walking paths north of Whitehead.

Public roads: On Public Road

Getting to the start: To get to the start, take the road via Whitehead (B150).

Traffic: Very little traffic on these quiet country roads

Start Point:
D416024

Finish Point:
D416024

Distance:
17 miles

Terrain:
Some steep sections. Well surfaced tarmac roads.

Point of interest:
Brown's Bay Port Muck Harbour Whitehead Coast

Facilities:
Toilets and refreshments can be found at Port Muck, Mullaghboy and Whitehead.

Publication:
Causeway Coast and Glens Cycle Leaflet

Publication availability:
Sustrans Shop

Nearest town:
Larne

OS map:
9, 15

Accessible toilet facilities:
Yes