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  1. Downhill Forest
    Downhill Forest
    Duck pond at Downhill Forest
    Downhill Forest
    Downhill Forest
    Downhill Forest
    Duck pond at Downhill Forest
    Downhill Forest

    Castlerock

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Downhill Forest is a small mixed woodland of 83 hectares just inland from the North Coast of Northern Ireland, near Castlerock.

  2. 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…

  3. forest service signage at Movanagher Wood
    gated pathway at Movanagher Wood
    trail section at Movanagher Wood
    trail section at Movanagher Wood
    Road from Kilrea to Movanagher Wood
    forest service signage at Movanagher Wood
    gated pathway at Movanagher Wood
    trail section at Movanagher Wood
    trail section at Movanagher Wood
    Road from Kilrea to Movanagher Wood

    Kilrea

    Address

    The Diamond, Kilrea, Derry/Londonderry, BT51 5QD

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Medium (5-20 miles)

    Linear walk (approx. 4.5 miles return) from the Diamond in the plantation town of Kilrea, to Movanagher Wood on the bank of the River Bann.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  4. route section of the Port Path
    route section of the Port Path
    a walker on a route section of the Port Path
    The Arcadia, Portrush
    route section of the Port Path
    route section of the Port Path
    route section of the Port Path
    a walker on a route section of the Port Path
    The Arcadia, Portrush
    route section of the Port Path

    Portstewart

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Medium (5-20 miles)

    The Port Path (an integral section of the Causeway Coast Way, Ulster Way and International Appalachian Trail) follows a 6.5 mile stretch of scenic coastline between Portstewart and Portrush.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  5. Portstewart strand
    Dunes at Portstewart strand
    Aerial view of Portstewart strand
    Aerial view of Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Dunes at Portstewart strand
    Aerial view of Portstewart strand
    Aerial view of Portstewart strand

    Portstewart

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Portstewart Strand, locally known as ‘The Strand’, has long welcomed visitors to its golden sands. It frequently attains the Blue Flag award for its water quality and beach/dune management and is very popular with families in the summer months and…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (charge)
  6. aerial view of Mountsandel Wood
    River Bann running through Mountsandel
    Signage at Mountsandel Wood
    River Bann
    Aerial view of Mountsandel Fort
    Wooded path running through Mountsandel Wood
    aerial view of Mountsandel Wood
    River Bann running through Mountsandel
    Signage at Mountsandel Wood
    River Bann
    Aerial view of Mountsandel Fort
    Wooded path running through Mountsandel Wood

    Coleraine

    Address

    Mountsandel Road, Coleraine, Derry/Londonderry, BT52 1TA

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Mountsandel Wood is located on the eastern bank of the River Bann on the southern outskirts of Coleraine. Circular trails enable the visitor to view the Anglo Norman Fort and the Mesolithic excavation site, site to the earliest known human…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  7. 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…

  8. Dam on the Dungonnell Way trail
    Dungonnell Way trail
    Dungonnell Way trail
    Dam on the Dungonnell Way trail
    Dungonnell Way trail
    Dungonnell Way trail

    Cargan

    Address

    Dungonnell Road, Cargan, Antrim, BT43 7FA

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Medium (5-20 miles)

    Dungonnell is located within the Garron Plateau Area of Special Scientific Interest, designated because of its particular geology and peatland flora and fauna.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  9. Moyle Way
    view from Moyle Way trail
    view from Moyle Way trail
    waterfall at Glenariff
    view over Glenariff from Moyle Way trail
    Moyle Way
    view from Moyle Way trail
    view from Moyle Way trail
    waterfall at Glenariff
    view over Glenariff from Moyle Way trail

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Fairhill Street, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT54 6YA

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Long (20> miles)

    Taking the walker through a magnificent land of geology, wildlife, history and folklore, this route passes a wealth of rivers, ancient monuments and exposed hill summits before reaching its end in the beautiful Glenariff Forest Park. 

  10. bluebells and woodland at Errigal Glen
    foot bridge and woodland at Errigal Glen
    woodland at Errigal Glen
    bluebells and woodland at Errigal Glen
    foot bridge and woodland at Errigal Glen
    woodland at Errigal Glen

    Garvagh

    Address

    Temple Road, Garvagh, Derry/Londonderry, BT51 5BH

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    This 4km / 2.5 mile long waymarked trail starts and finishes at the Errigal Bridge entrance to Errigal Glen on Temple Road approx. 3 miles south west of Garvagh.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Mannanan Mac Lir statue at Gortmore Viewpoint
    Gortmore view over Lough Foyle
    View over Lough Foyle from Avish
    View over Lough Foyle from Avish
    Avish
    Mannanan Mac Lir statue at Gortmore Viewpoint
    Gortmore view over Lough Foyle
    View over Lough Foyle from Avish
    View over Lough Foyle from Avish
    Avish

    Limavady

    Address

    Bishop's Road, Magilligan, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0HA

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Gortmore to Hell's Hole offers a short upland walk along a section of the North Sperrins Way/Ulster Way offering great views to Binevenagh, Lough Foyle, Inishowen, the Causeway Coast and to Islay and Jura.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 271 reviews271 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
  17. section of waymarked trail through Somerset Forest
    section of waymarked trail through Somerset Forest
    picnic area at Somerset Forest
    section of waymarked trail through Somerset Forest
    signage for Somerset Forest
    section of waymarked trail through Somerset Forest
    section of waymarked trail through Somerset Forest
    section of waymarked trail through Somerset Forest
    picnic area at Somerset Forest
    section of waymarked trail through Somerset Forest
    signage for Somerset Forest
    section of waymarked trail through Somerset Forest

    Coleraine

    Address

    38 Castleroe Road, Coleraine, Derry/Londonderry, BT51 3RL

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Somerset Forest is located on the south western boundary of Coleraine, accessed from Castleroe Road. Within the forest there is a range of walks of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  18. Riverside Park, Ballymoney
    Riverside Park, Ballymoney
    Riverside Park, Ballymoney
    Riverside Park, Ballymoney
    Riverside Park, Ballymoney
    Riverside Park, Ballymoney

    Ballmoney

    Address

    10 Armour Avenue , Ballmoney, Antrim, BT53 7AG

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Ballymoney’s Riverside Park is a semi-formal linear park in the heart of the town, running parallel to the railway line and following the course of the Ballymoney river.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  19. 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…

  20. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 28 reviews28 reviews

    Address

    Various Locations, County Antrim, BT54 6NA

    Type

    Type:

    Water Sports

    Active Adventures NI offer multiple activity options including Kayak sessions/lessons/courses/tours, SUP sessions/lessons/courses/tours, Surfing experiences/camps/lessons and of course our renowned Coasteering Experiences. We can create a bespoke…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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