United Kingdom, Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland
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
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.
Nearby
11 km away
Torr Head Coast Road
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