
Chase The Sun Ireland is a non-competitive coast-to-coast cycling challenge ridden from sunrise towards sunset on the longest Saturday of the year. Starting at Belfast’s historic Titanic docks, the route follows the Antrim coast before heading inland through forests, mountains and loughs. It crosses the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and finishes on the Atlantic coast at Enniscrone.
For Chase the Sun, base yourself in Belfast near Titanic Belfast Plaza, the start at the historic docks. Staying close gives you a straightforward place to begin before the coast-to-coast ride heads through Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to Enniscrone on the Atlantic coast.
For the Belfast start, stay around Titanic Belfast Plaza at Belfast Docks. The listed hotels are close to the event centre: Titanic Hotel Belfast is 0.1 km away, room2 Belfast Hometel is 1.9 km away, Wilton House is 2.0 km away and The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast is 2.1 km away. These give you a choice of places to stay near the start before riding out along the Antrim coast. Chase the Sun finishes at Enniscrone Bay, at Ocean Sands Hotel, so keep that finish location in mind when planning your stay and travel around the ride.
Chase the Sun takes place on 19 June 2027. Book once your place on the ride or your plans to watch are confirmed, especially if you want to stay close to the Belfast start. The nights before the event go first, so check availability early and read the cancellation terms before you book.
What to know before you book a stay for Chase the Sun.
Stay in Belfast around Titanic Belfast Plaza, where the ride starts. Titanic Hotel Belfast is 0.1 km from the event centre, and the other listed hotels are 1.9 to 2.1 km away.
Book once your ride place or travel plans are confirmed. The nights before 19 June 2027 go first, so check the cancellation terms before you book.
The ride finishes at Enniscrone Bay, at Ocean Sands Hotel in Enniscrone. It starts at Titanic Belfast Plaza and crosses from Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland.
It is a non-competitive coast-to-coast cycling challenge ridden from sunrise towards sunset on the longest Saturday of the year. The route follows the Antrim coast, then heads inland through forests, mountains and loughs before reaching the Atlantic coast.