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United Kingdom, Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland

Causeway Coastal Route

One of the world's great coast roads, hugging cliffs beneath nine dramatic glens.

Length

48 km

In miles

29.8 mi

Driving time

1 hr 12 min

Atlas rating

9.1 / 10

Driving quality8.6
Scenery9.6

The run

Larne to Portrush, following the A2. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Open year round in normal conditions, with the usual care after rain or frost.