{
  "name": "Causeway Coastal Route",
  "slug": "causeway-coastal-route-a2",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/causeway-coastal-route-a2/",
  "summary": "One of the world's great coast roads, tracing the Glens of Antrim toward the Giant's Causeway.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "A2"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "region": "County Antrim",
    "start": {
      "name": "Larne",
      "lat": 54.857502,
      "lon": -5.809844
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Ballycastle",
      "lat": 55.204692,
      "lon": -6.240418
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 39.4,
    "lengthKm": 63.4,
    "driveMinutes": 79,
    "corners": 40,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 10,
    "summitMetres": 262.1,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "moderate",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 5
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Winding coastal road",
    "Cyclists and tourist traffic",
    "Weather off the sea"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "coast"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "The Glens of Antrim",
    "Watertop Waterfall"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 321
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-25"
}