Northern Ireland possible visit 2016

widget · Nov 17, 2015

We have been to Southern Ireland for the last two years to visit wifes rellies...Possibly looking to visit the North next year...
any areas best avoided?..We are not to fussed about going to cities, would rather do scenic routes....and if we time it right, a race or two...

Jockser · Nov 18, 2015

There's a lot of information here

I'm sure some of the natives will be along shortly with more suggestions...

Myke Rocks · Nov 18, 2015

Trip Thisaway

Assuming you land in Belfast, Head for Larne.
On reaching 30mph signs, close you eyes and try not to open them till you get to the derestricted sign on the far side.

Generally, the best view of Larne is to be had in the rear view mirror.

you are now on the Antrim coast.Stick as close to the shore as possible, and just ride north. Absolutely stunning for hours. If you stop to take photos, you will never get anywhere.
Look up Gobbins Cliff Walk.
Giant's Causeway you know about.
Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge has been totally fucked up by the health and safety brigade. You might as well go for a stroll on a motorway.
The Sperrins, and of course, Old Bushmills Brewery are not to be missed.
Head on into Donegal, and down the coastline there.
Myke

Cortina · Nov 18, 2015

Myke Rocks said:
Assuming you land in Belfast, Head for Larne.
On reaching 30mph signs, close you eyes and try not to open them till you get to the derestricted sign on the far side.

Generally, the best view of Larne is to be had in the rear view mirror.

you are now on the Antrim coast.Stick as close to the shore as possible, and just ride north. Absolutely stunning for hours. If you stop to take photos, you will never get anywhere.
Look up Gobbins Cliff Walk.
Giant's Causeway you know about.
Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge has been totally fucked up by the health and safety brigade. You might as well go for a stroll on a motorway.
The Sperrins, and of course, Old Bushmills Brewery are not to be missed.
Head on into Donegal, and down the coastline there.
Myke

And when going north up the antrim coast road ... take right after Cushendun ... signposted Torr Head .... follow link to see it (road) in reverse with me !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0LVRwqlrWA
have fun ...............

B Murr · Nov 18, 2015

What about visiting some of the hotspots from the '80s? Bog side and all that ? Or are they still a bit dodgy? I remember my tour through the north in about 1989 on a UK mainland registered bike, I couldn't get out of there fast enough with all the flag waving and military presence everywhere, must be very different now except for the occasional bit of flag waving.

Aidan1150 · Nov 18, 2015

Cortina said:
And when going north up the antrim coast road ... take right after Cushendun ... signposted Torr Head .... follow link to see it (road) in reverse with me !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0LVRwqlrWA
have fun ...............

I'd have thought that you'd have driven her on a bit Alan, sure you weren't going to meet anything.

Mandylicious · Nov 18, 2015

How long for and when are you planning to come over ?

:aidan

Posh Pete · Nov 18, 2015

Aidan1150 said:
I'd have thought that you'd have driven her on a bit Alan, sure you weren't going to meet anything.

Couple of cyclists would have livened things up considerably!

Cortina · Nov 18, 2015

Aidan1150 said:
I'd have thought that you'd have driven her on a bit Alan, sure you weren't going to meet anything.

Ah ..... yes .... it was a bit slow wasn't it .... had lost first gear , that's my excuse !! .............

Hairnet600 · Nov 18, 2015

what myke said be prepared for a long walk from where ya park the bike till you actually see all 3 tho

bangor coast ards peninsula - if you get as far as magilligan then ferry to greencastle and turn right

mournes if the weathers ok

raymondmccabe · Nov 18, 2015

I would be into road racing and could advise u on what is on if you could give rough dates cheers

widget · Nov 19, 2015

Mandylicious said:
How long for and when are you planning to come over ?

Possibly some when near end june start of July. We went to the Skerries race last year, which was when the Doctor John hinds sadly died.

We will still want to visit the relatives near cork, as the Aunt is quite elderly, and another branch of the family near Naas..

Thenks for the replies, given us something to work with.

Schtum · Nov 19, 2015

The ride out to Torr Head is fun....

http://www.causewaycoastalroute.com/torr-road.html

Mandylicious · Nov 19, 2015

widget said:
Possibly some when near end june start of July. We went to the Skerries race last year, which was when the Doctor John hinds sadly died.

We will still want to visit the relatives near cork, as the Aunt is quite elderly, and another branch of the family near Naas..

Thenks for the replies, given us something to work with.

We are away ourselves at that time,shame as we would have tried to meet up you can't beat local knowledge. No road races in the North at that time.

:aidan

Ash · Nov 19, 2015

Mandylicious said:
We are away ourselves at that time,

Must book my ferry ticket, for a peaceful break on the emerald Isle.....

Mandylicious · Nov 19, 2015

Ash said:
Must book my ferry ticket, for a peaceful break on the emerald Isle.....

Narsty man :rob

patboy · Nov 19, 2015

up North

Northern Ireland is beautiful and the people are lovely. We toured this yr in a car(such is life) rope bridge, giants causeway(get there later in the day you don't have to pay

Ballinaboy harbour, stay in the Cuan Inn(strangford) lovely place and lovely people in the hotel. On the coastal route go to Upstairs At Joe's Cushendall, superb local food scallops a must. Also Cushendun, Visit Derry and walk around the city walls and over the peace bridge. You will be fine.

patzx12 · Nov 19, 2015

Its all good and always was.
Derry is cool, Belfast is a great party town.
Don't miss out Fermanagh a beauty of a county we had our CBX rally there this year.

Ash · Nov 19, 2015

Mandylicious said:
Narsty man

As ever

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