W e are looking at Northern Ireland, part of the
route to avoid the steep runs of 1:12 that caused so
many issues that people would often sell there goods
formidable A2 called the Antrim Coast Road, this is
one of the most famous road trips in the world and for via ship to Scotland than bother with the road as it
was. The impact for national infrastructure and life in
good reason. A large section of the road is winds
the Glens became for more accessible. Today Ireland
through the glorious Irish countryside, following the
has major roads that run the goods and the Antrim
breath taking scenic coastline.
Coast Road now remains as a glorious way to see some
of the best attractions that Northern Ireland has to
offer.
To the Off
You can start the ride in busy and historic Belfast by
ferry and head on down the road of life to the wall
city of Derry. The Antrim Coast Road is one of those
bucket list rides that became a focal talking point
around any campfire rally weekend.
The road was constructed between 1832 and 1842 by
a civil engineer William Bald. Taking the coastline as a
From Belfast you just head for Larne to start the ride at
the Black Arch tunnel of Larne. The road starts
following the shoreline to the North. Riding North
taking you to the sights of the Glens of Antrim. These
nine valleys radiate from the Antrim Plateau to the
coast. The Glens are an area of outstanding natural
beauty and are great for hiking but serve just as well
as an amazing backdrop for some pictures of your
bike!