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Cycling Tours of Ireland - The Glens of Antrim
Highlights of your Cycling Tour In Ireland:
 
- The world famous Giants Causeway - Considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world.
- Spectacular views as you explore the Glens of Antrim
- A coastal cycle along Torr Head en route to Ballycastle
- One of Northern Ireland's most famous sights - the Carrickrede rope bridge
- From Keel Village to the exploration of the scenic Rathlin Island
This tour offers you some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the country, with cliffs and rolling green fields sweeping down towards the Irish Sea along a coastline dotted with ancient forts and castles. We also cycle inland up into the famous Glens of Antrim with some wonderful highland cycling on quiet backroads. Finally you can visit Bushmills the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world and finish off the week with a visit to the Giants Causeway, the most famous landmark in Northern Ireland with its amazing basalt rock formations.
Your Cycling Tour Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival in Belfast - Meet in the centre of Belfast, after an introductory meeting we have dinner together.
Day 2. The Northern Coastline - Setting out on a Sustrans Cycle path we head out of Belfast up onto the the beginning of the Northern Coastline to the seaside village of Carnlough for the night.
Day 3. The Village of Cushendall - The days cycle takes in the beauty of Antrim not only in its coastline but also in its famous and stunning Glens. Slowly but surely we make our way along the coast to the village of Cushendall where we base ourselves for two nights.
Day 4. The Glens of Antrim - Heading inland again, we cycle through two of the most spectacular Glens of Antrim before returning back to Cushendall for another night in this lovely village.
Day 5. Torr Head to Ballycastle - One option for the day is to hug the coastline to take in a stunning cycle along by Torr Head to the village of Ballycastle where we stay for two days.
Day 6. Keel Village - 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. Return to Westport - We cycle along the coast where we can visit the famous Carrickrede Rope Bridge and then along to view the hexagonal rock formations at the Giants Causeway. From there we head to the village of Bushmills where we can visit the famous Whiskey distillery. The tour finishes off with a transfer back from Coleraine to Belfast city for a final night together.
Day 8. Departure Day - After a hearty breakfast, like all good things the tour ends!
Details of Your Ireland Cycling Tour:
 
 
£435 per person for 7 nights Accommodation and Walking Tour
2004 Dates each cycling tour begins:
August 7th, 28th
 

  Special Features of Your Cycling Tour In Ireland
  - Coach Transfers when required during the week.
- 7 nights accommodation in Irish Tourist Board approved hotels/guest house, with en-suite facilities*
- 7 full Irish breakfasts
- Maps and necessary equipment
- Experienced guide
- Luggage Transfers
*Accommodation is based on a twin sharing basis. Due to the isolated nature of some of our locations, we cannot guarantee the availability of single room accommodation. In exceptional cases we may be able to provide a single room at a supplement of £135.00 for the week.
Distances: The average cycling distance is an easy 30m (45km) with longer routes being available each day. The safaris are suitable for adults of all ages and fitness levels but the tours are not suited for children under 13 years of age.
Meals: Your guide will recommend a lunch stop each day where a snack lunch will cost between £5 and £7. A group evening meal is also organised by your guide each night which costs £10 and £15.
Your Bicycle: We supply 21 speed hybrid touring models for your tour. Each booking must give your name and approximate height. Repair equipment, helmets and pannier bags are available on request.
Starting Times: Each of the tours start with a meeting group at 6:30pm on the Saturday evening in a central hotel close to the local train station and bus station. This is only a meeting point, typically the group will be staying in nearby guesthouses. The guide is able to return to return to the meeting place at 9:30pm again that evening and the following morning for those arriving late. After an introductory talk the guide will organise an evening meal and direct you to your first nights accommodation.
 
   
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