UK Ride To Eat, Hunters bar, Ballycastle, September 29th

[Andrew Brown]

Hi folks Sorry to keep you waiting . Bob asked me to see if I could find somewhere around Ballycastle for the 29th September RTE.

I suggest we meet at Hunters Bar 106 Cushendall Road, Ballyvoy Ballycastle BT546RA. N55o 11’57’’ W6o 11’10”. I think the usual meeting time is 12pm. The Bar is just over two miles outside Ballycastle .

For those who might be considering staying on to explore the area the accommodation options include the Ballyvoy Camping Barn high is across the road from the bar. Details can be found at www.ballyvoycampingbarn.com tel 07725588595

There are a full range of accommodation options in Ballycastle including the Marine Hotel , numerous B&Bs and hostels , all of which are biker friendly. There are no camping sites within Ballycastle but a couple can be found between Ballycastle and Bushmills. If anyone would like me to find out some more details re accommodation then just let me know and I will try and help.

I will pass these details to IBA Ireland site and hopefully some folk will be able to join us.

 

[~Martin~]

I've will be "day trippin".

 

[GraemeandSally]

Have we a hotel in mind for Saturday night ?
Am looking at crossing over early sat morning back Sunday it takes in the cheap crossing deal £55 may stop close to ferry Friday depends on work

 

[GSears]

I'll probably ride up Friday evening and stay in Stranraer Friday-Saturday and get the early Ferry. May get afternoon ferry back and stay in Stranraer. Depends on Irish accommodation and Ferry times. Work on Monday......

 

[GraemeandSally]

I'll probably ride up Friday evening and stay in Stranraer Friday-Saturday and get the early Ferry. May get afternoon ferry back and stay in Stranraer. Depends on Irish accommodation and Ferry times. Work on Monday......

We are back at work Monday too let us know where your stopping may do the same

 

[GSears]

Is it the usual 1200 meet?

 

[saphena]

Yes, 12 noon

 

[~Martin~]

I've booked in at Neptunes Rest in Stranraer Friday and Sat. Off on my hols on Monday

 

[GSears]

Booked the North West Castle Hotel for Friday and Saturday. They have 24 hour front desk....

 

[Megabuck]

Instead of booking in to a hotel for Saturday evening... you could always consider riding a Governments SS1000. You may not get a better opportunity: south from the RTE, visit Belfast and Dublin, then figure out the best route to visit Cardiff, London and Edinburgh.

Regards,
Martin

 

[GSears]

Instead of booking in to a hotel for Saturday evening... you could always consider riding a Governments SS1000. You may not get a better opportunity: south from the RTE, visit Belfast and Dublin, then figure out the best route to visit Cardiff, London and Edinburgh.

Regards,
Martin

Awkward route from Belfast to finish in London.

Going out on the 07:30 and returning on the 19:30. Stena line £45:00

 

[JON12A]

Hotel North West Castle Fri & Sat Night.
Ferry same as Gordon 7.30 AM out..... 19:30 pm return

 

[GraemeandSally]

Hotel North West Castle Fri & Sat Night.
Ferry same as Gordon 7.30 AM out..... 19:30 pm return

Lol snap paid £39 for crossing

 

[GSears]

See you in the bar at about 22:00-22:30

 

[Andrew Brown]

Let's hope ballycastle looks as nice on 29th Sept

 

[Daz nes]

Stopped in northwest castle hotel on way to northwest 200 it's got a spar you can use

 

[owl*]

Booked North West Castle Friday 28th & Saturday 29th.
0730 ferry out & 1930 back on Saturday.

 

[Safari Ferg]

Stena are doing a special for 3 days for £49 for bike and rider, pillion is another £10 (https://www.stenaline.co.uk/bikes)
If you have time the Torr Head Road is a must starting from Cushendun (rebuilt to resemble a Cornish village)

and finishing at Hunter's Bar or the other way round and stop in Mary McBrides Bar in Cushendun (very biker friendly, a regular Sunday Breakfast Run destination).

 

[Safari Ferg]

https://www.stenaline.co.uk/bikes3

 

[Kim Leeson]

That's a good deal for 3 days, or just book a 'day away' and it's only £29 right now...just booked.

Bob, can you put me on the list please, thank you.