Motorcycle Explorer Jan 2016 Issue 9 | Page 10

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!