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  1. tree-lined path at Cottage Wood

    Cushendall

    Address

    High Street, Cushendall, Antrim, BT44 0NB

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Cottage wood is found on the outskirts of Cushendall village. It is a 10 acre broadleaved woodland site with a network of paths winding their way through viewpoints and picnic facilities. What makes this woodland a must to visit is a very special…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  2. View of Mussenden Temple perched on a dramatic cliff edge above the Atlantic Ocean, seen along the coastal walking trail from Castlerock.
    Clifftop view of a Downhill Beach with waves breaking along the shore under a bright blue sky
    Soft sunlight reflecting off gentle waves with a  Castlerock town and rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky
    View of Mussenden Temple perched on a dramatic cliff edge above the Atlantic Ocean, seen along the coastal walking trail from Castlerock.
    Clifftop view of a Downhill Beach with waves breaking along the shore under a bright blue sky
    Soft sunlight reflecting off gentle waves with a  Castlerock town and rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky

    Castlerock

    Address

    Castlerock, County Antrim, BT51 4TL

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Discover one of Northern Ireland’s most breath-taking coastal adventures on the Castlerock to Mussenden Temple Signature Walk. This dramatic coastal and clifftop walking route leads you along beaches, cliffs and historic estate grounds, all within…

  3. Purple flowers at Breen Oakwood

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT54 6QD

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Breen Oakwood Nature Reserve Walk is a 1.7 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Ballymoney, Antrim, Northern Ireland and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  4. Mussenden Temple
    Aerial view of Downhill Demesne
    Mausoleum at Downhill Demesne
    Gated entrance and private lodge at Downhill Gardens
    Waymarked path at Downhill Gardens
    Mussenden Temple
    Aerial view of Downhill Demesne
    Mausoleum at Downhill Demesne
    Gated entrance and private lodge at Downhill Gardens
    Waymarked path at Downhill Gardens

    Castlerock

    Address

    42 Mussenden Road, Castlerock, Derry/Londonderry, BT51 4RP

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    With fabulous views that stretch over the Causeway Coast and open windswept cliff top walks, it is not surprising that Downhill Estate is part of the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (charge)
    • Parking (free)
  5. Cregagh Wood
    Cregagh Wood
    Cregagh Wood
    Cregagh Wood
    Cregagh Wood
    Cregagh Wood
    Cregagh Wood
    Cregagh Wood

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Glendun Road, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT44 0PZ

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Medium (5-20 miles)

    Keep your eyes peeled for red squirrels in Cregagh Wood, a Local Nature Reserve close to Ballycastle.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  6. portballintrae
    portballintrae
    portballintrae
    portballintrae
    portballintrae
    portballintrae
    portballintrae
    portballintrae
    portballintrae
    portballintrae

    Portballintrae

    Address

    Seafront Car Park, Beach Road, Portballintrae, Antrim, BT57 8US

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Medium (5-20 miles)

    Explore the famous Giant's Causeway from this stunning seaside village on the Causeway Coast

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  7. lighthouse on rathlin island
    puffins on rathlin island
    a view of fairhead cliff face from a walking trail on rathlin island
    lighthouse on rathlin island
    puffins on rathlin island
    a view of fairhead cliff face from a walking trail on rathlin island

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Rathlin Island Harbour, Ballycastle, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT54 6RT

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Rathlin Island is known as an iconic landmark off the northern coastline of County Antrim and forms part of the panorama of the Causeway Coastal Route lying just six miles off the coast from Ballycastle.

  8. view from Slieveanorra
    view from Slieveanorra
    signage at Slieveanorra
    view from Slieveanorra
    view from Slieveanorra
    signage at Slieveanorra

    Armoy, Ballymoney

    Address

    Altarichard viewpoint, Altarichard Road, Armoy, Ballymoney, Antrim, BT53 8XT

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    The starting point for the 2 km trail (4 km return) to the 508m summit of Slieveanorra is the entrance to a forest road on the southern boundary of the Altarichard Road, signed for the Moyle Way and the Ulster Way/IAT. 

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  9. The Pyramid at Garvagh Forest
    Two walkers with dogs on leads on one of the trails at Garvagh Forest
    Two cyclists, two walkers and a dog on the Garvagh Forest Trail
    The Pyramid at Garvagh Forest
    Two walkers with dogs on leads on one of the trails at Garvagh Forest
    Two cyclists, two walkers and a dog on the Garvagh Forest Trail

    Garvagh

    Address

    Garvagh Forest, Main Street, Garvagh, Derry/Londonderry, BT51 5NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2766 0230

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Garvagh Forest, located on the edge of the town, was formerly part of Lord Garvagh’s Demesne. Within the forest there are three waymarked walking trails along the network of forest roads, ranging in distance from 1.3km – 6.9km.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  10. Arched bridge over the River Roe, Burnfoot
    Old church ruins, Burnfoot
    Old church ruins, Burnfoot
    Picture This Trail frame in Burnfoot
    Arched bridge over the River Roe, Burnfoot
    Old church ruins, Burnfoot
    Old church ruins, Burnfoot
    Picture This Trail frame in Burnfoot

    Dungiven

    Address

    Derryork Road, Burnfoot, Dungiven, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 4NL

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    A short walk along the River Roe, Bovevagh and Gelvin Rivers from the village of Burnfoot through farmland and surrounded by the distinctive peaks of the Roe Valley of Benbradagh, Donald's Hill and Binevenagh.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  11. Ballintoy

    Address

    Ballintoy Harbour Car Park, 49 Harbour Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6NB

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A moderate linear walk linking Ballintoy and Bushmills

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  12. a panoramic view of the countryside on the Ulster Way
    a wooden footbridge on a section of the Ulster Way trail
    a trail marker in a field on the Ulster Way
    Whiterocks Beach on the Ulster Way
    a panoramic view of the countryside and the sea on the Ulster Way
    View of The Giant's Causeway from the Ulster Way trail
    a countryside hill outside the town of Dungiven
    a panoramic view of the countryside on the Ulster Way
    a wooden footbridge on a section of the Ulster Way trail
    a trail marker in a field on the Ulster Way
    Whiterocks Beach on the Ulster Way
    a panoramic view of the countryside and the sea on the Ulster Way
    View of The Giant's Causeway from the Ulster Way trail
    a countryside hill outside the town of Dungiven

    Dungiven

    Address

    Dungiven Sports Centre, 32 Curragh Road, Dungiven, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 4SE

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Long (20> miles)

    The Ulster Way is a long distance walking route made up of a series of trails throughout Northern Ireland which total 636 miles (1,024km). It encircles the province and takes in all six counties as well as a small portion of trail in Donegal.

  13. At sunset on a hillside with views to the horizon, a lady wearing a hat, sunglasses and a warm coat has her arm around the neck of an alpaca who is re
    a group of 5 people walk of into the distance at sunset with a group of 4 alpacas, with beautiful skies and sea views ahead of them.
    Four people lead four alpacas across a grassy field at sunset.
    A frontal shot of a blonde alpaca with a red harness over its nose and a yellow patterned bandana around its neck.
    a lady wearing a hat, sunglasses and a warm coat has leads an alpaca along a country path with a group of other people and alpacas following behind he
    At sunset on a hillside with views to the horizon, a lady wearing a hat, sunglasses and a warm coat has her arm around the neck of an alpaca who is re
    a group of 5 people walk of into the distance at sunset with a group of 4 alpacas, with beautiful skies and sea views ahead of them.
    Four people lead four alpacas across a grassy field at sunset.
    A frontal shot of a blonde alpaca with a red harness over its nose and a yellow patterned bandana around its neck.
    a lady wearing a hat, sunglasses and a warm coat has leads an alpaca along a country path with a group of other people and alpacas following behind he

    Portrush

    Address

    33 Ballylagan Road, Portrush, County Londonderry, BT52 2PQ

    Telephone

    +44 7709430517

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Take an alpaca on a guided leisurely trek to the summit of the Lyons family farm. Get up close with these curious animals, grab a cuddle and feel the softness of their popcorn scented fur. Have fun, take a selfie and fall in love with these…

  14. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 272 reviews272 reviews

    Portrush

    Address

    Portrush Yacht Club, Portrush Harbour, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8DF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7894 854 791

    Type

    Type:

    Surfing

    Join a group lesson on your own or with your friends, for a full 2 hours of water time in waist depth water. Fun at the beach guaranteed.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Clock Tower in Ballymoney
    Ruins of Ballymoney Old Church Graveyard
    Ballymoney Town Hall
    St Patricks Church of Ireland in Ballymoney
    Ballymoney Town Centre
    Dunlop Memorial Archway, Ballymoney
    Clock Tower in Ballymoney
    Ruins of Ballymoney Old Church Graveyard
    Ballymoney Town Hall
    St Patricks Church of Ireland in Ballymoney
    Ballymoney Town Centre
    Dunlop Memorial Archway, Ballymoney

    Ballymoney

    Address

    Townhead Street Car Park , Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 6BE

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Ballymoney Heritage Trail features a 2.5 miles long self-guided walking tour of the finest built heritage within the market town of Ballymoney where you can discover more about the people and places from the past.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  16. section of International Appalachian Trail above Whiterocks Beach
    Fairhead with beach in the foreground
    countryside view over North Sperrins
    Magheracross viewpoint overlooking the ocean
    Dungiven Castle exterior
    section of International Appalachian Trail above Whiterocks Beach
    Fairhead with beach in the foreground
    countryside view over North Sperrins
    Magheracross viewpoint overlooking the ocean
    Dungiven Castle exterior

    Dungiven

    Address

    32 Curragh Road, Dungiven, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 4SE

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Long (20> miles)

    The International Appalachian Trail (IAT) Ulster-Ireland is one of a growing number of established IAT walking trails stretching across 3 continents which share a common geological heritage - the Appalachian-Caledonian Mountains. 

  17. Ballymoney

    Address

    Unit 11 Ballybrakes Business Park, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 6LW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2763 9533

    Type

    Type:

    Motor Sports and Karting

    Welcome to Kartsport Karting and Activity Centre, the North Coast’s indoor Karting and Activity Centre, just 20 minutes drive from the North Coast and a 15 minute walk from Ballymoney Train Station. Catering for kids young and old with Mini F1 Karts…

  18. Aerial view of white park bay
    Portstewart promenade at night
    Portballintrae
    carrick-a-rede rope bridge pictured from the waters below
    aerial view of Portrush Harbour
    basalt columns at the Giant's Causeway
    dunluce castle
    aerial view of ballintoy harbour
    white rocks beach
    children of lir sculpture in Ballycastle at sunset
    Aerial view of white park bay
    Portstewart promenade at night
    Portballintrae
    carrick-a-rede rope bridge pictured from the waters below
    aerial view of Portrush Harbour
    basalt columns at the Giant's Causeway
    dunluce castle
    aerial view of ballintoy harbour
    white rocks beach
    children of lir sculpture in Ballycastle at sunset

    Portstewart

    Address

    Strand Road, Portstewart, Derry/Londonderry, BT55 7PG

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Long (20> miles)

    This superb, two-day walking route takes you along Northern Ireland’s most celebrated coastline. High cliffs, secluded beaches and numerous historic and natural landmarks are just some of the treats on offer. With frequent access points and terrain…

  19. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 145 reviews145 reviews

    Kilrea

    Address

    69B Bridge Street, Kilrea, County Londonderry, BT51 5RR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7845 874 499

    Type

    Type:

    Water Sports

    The Lake Kilrea is an outdoor adventure and water park, offering a wide range of family-friendly activities including a water-based inflatable adventure park, canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, climbing wall and zipline.

    Special Offers

    • Full Day Waterpark Pass

      From £60pp

      Try everything The Lake Kilrea has to offer with the ultimate day pass! Enjoy 4 hours of activities including the waterpark, beast slide and all paddle sports (Off-peak times may vary). Price includes: One pair of aqua socks, wetsuit and buoyancy aid hire and access to the Waterpark, the Beast slides, SUPs, kayaks, canoes and rafts.

      Book now

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  20. Trail through Ballykelly Forest
    woodland in Ballykelly Forest
    Trail through Ballykelly Forest
    Trail through Ballykelly Forest
    Trail through Ballykelly Forest
    woodland in Ballykelly Forest
    Trail through Ballykelly Forest
    Trail through Ballykelly Forest

    Ballykelly

    Address

    Clooney Road, Ballykelly, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 3EE

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Various short routes are available in the forest on the southern and northern side of the A2 just west of Walworth and Ballykelly and is popular with walkers, dog walkers and runners.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
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