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Ballycastle Coastal 5 — 5.0 km Running Route

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Ballycastle Coastal 5 is a 5.0 km (3.1 miles) loop in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland: flat, with 10 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

10 mAscent
Paved70%Paved
0/5Hilly
Ballycastle Coastal 5 running route
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Location: Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland

Lace up for a refreshing 5km run along the stunning Causeway Coast and Glens, starting and finishing with a brief stretch of grass before hitting the tarmac. This out-and-back route from Ballycastle offers delightful sea views and the invigorating coastal air, making it a perfect escape.

With minimal ascent and entirely paved surfaces (barring the short grassy sections), this route is ideal for convenient training runs, whether you're looking to maintain fitness or enjoy a breezy sightseeing jog. Its flat profile also makes it suitable for those seeking a gentle, accessible run in a beautiful setting.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.0 km loop in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland with around 10 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 10 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 70% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.0 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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