<P> Malin to Mizen most commonly refers to a journey from Malin Head (Ireland's most northerly point in County Donegal) to Mizen Head in County Cork (commonly thought to be Ireland's most southerly point, although nearby Brow Head is approximately 9 metres further south). The journey is most often attempted by cyclists and walkers as a challenge route with the goal of raising money for charities . As the crow flies, the two points are 466 km (290 mi) apart . The shortest road distance from Malin to Mizen is approximately 612 km (380 mi). The distance of the routes commonly taken have been reported as between 644 and 715 km (400 and 444 miles). </P> <P> A record cycling time of 19 hours 3 mins was set in 1993 by Alex Barry . However, the route is most commonly completed in around 5--6 days by cyclists . </P>

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