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  1. Benone Beach
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach signage
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach signage
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach

    Limavady

    Address

    Benone Strand, Limavady, Derry~Londonderry, BT49 0LG

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Enjoy a spectacular beach walk along the beautiful Benone Strand, with options to extend your walk eastwards towards Downhill beach in the shadows of Mussenden Temple. or westwards towards Magilligan Point overlooking Donegal's Inishowen peninsula.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  2. Banagher Glen
    aerial view of Banagher Glen
    Resevoir at Banagher Glen
    Resevoir at Banagher Glen
    banagher glen
    Waterfall at Banagher Glen
    Banagher Glen
    Banagher Glen signage
    Banagher Glen
    aerial view of Banagher Glen
    Resevoir at Banagher Glen
    Resevoir at Banagher Glen
    banagher glen
    Waterfall at Banagher Glen
    Banagher Glen
    Banagher Glen signage

    Feeny

    Address

    Banagher Glen, Feeny, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 4PN

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Banagher Glen is home to one of the oldest ancient oak woodlands in Ireland. Enjoy a 6 mile return walk through the steep sided glen to the spectacular Banagher Dam and Altnaheglish Reservoir. Banagher Nature Reserve is one of 50 similar reserves in…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  3. White Park Bay
    White Park Bay
    White Park Bay
    Cows on White Park Bay
    White Park Bay
    White Park Bay
    White Park Bay
    White Park Bay
    Cows on White Park Bay
    White Park Bay

    Ballycastle

    Address

    152 Whitepark Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6NH

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    White Park Bay is located 8 miles west of Ballycastle (B15 road) and 6 miles east of Bushmills (A2 main road) – both routes signed under the Causeway Coastal Route, with a car park also well sign posted.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  4. 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)
  5. Craig's Dolem - a Stonage Age grave

    Ballymoney

    Address

    121 Mullan Road, Ballymoney, Antrim, BT53 7EB

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Craigs Wood is a small wood located on the Long Mountain, accessed from Mullan Road, approx. 2 miles north east of Rasharkin.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  6. Roe Valley Country Park
    Roe Valley Country Park
    Statue at Roe Valley Country Park
    Roe Valley Country Park
    Roe Valley Country Park
    Roe Valley Country Park
    Roe Valley Country Park
    Statue at Roe Valley Country Park
    Roe Valley Country Park
    Roe Valley Country Park

    Limavady

    Address

    41 Dogleap Road, Limavady, Derry~Londonderry, BT49 9NN

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Roe Valley Country Park offers a variety of routes along the riverside and through woodland. Combining legend with industrial and natural heritage, the park has great appeal.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  7. the river bann
    pier on the river bann
    sculpture on the Christie Park and Somerset route
    sculpture at somerset riverside park
    signage at somerset riverside park
    the river bann
    pier on the river bann
    sculpture on the Christie Park and Somerset route
    sculpture at somerset riverside park
    signage at somerset riverside park

    Coleraine

    Address

    Somerset Riverside Park, Castleroe Road, Coleraine, Derry/Londonderry, BT51 3TX

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    A pleasant 2 mile walk starting in the centre of Coleraine and finishing close to The Cutts area, opposite the historic Mountsandel Fort.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  8. 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
  9. Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk
    Binevenagh Mountain Walk

    Limavady

    Address

    Leighery Road , Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0LL

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This short walk along forest road and through coniferous forest with a steep section leading to the cliffs of Binevenagh offers panoramic views over Lough Foyle, the Roe Valley, Inishowen and to the west coast of Scotland.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  10. Waterfall at Glenariff
    Glenariff
    Waterfall at Glenariff
    Waymarked trail at Glenariff
    Waterfall at Glenariff Park
    Waterfall at Glenariff
    Glenariff
    Waterfall at Glenariff
    Waymarked trail at Glenariff
    Waterfall at Glenariff Park

    Waterfoot

    Address

    Carnneill Park, Waterfoot , Antrim, BT44 0RH

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    The linear 3km route begins in the village of Waterfoot, Glenariff and follows the Glenariff River up the Glenariff Glen with stunning views of Lurigethan to the North and the Garron Plateau to the South to Greenaghan Cottage on the Glen Road.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (charge)
  11. 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.

  12. PORTNA LOCK
    trail from portna lock
    Hutchinson's Quay
    PORTNA LOCK
    PORTNA LOCK
    PORTNA LOCK
    trail from portna lock
    Hutchinson's Quay
    PORTNA LOCK
    PORTNA LOCK

    Kilrea

    Address

    Portna Road, Kilrea, Derry/Londonderry, BT51 5SW

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    A pleasant 4 mile return linear riverside walk, along the western bank of the River Bann, connecting Portna locks and Hutchinson’s Quay.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  13. Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Murlough Bay
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Murlough Bay
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Fairhead

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Fairhead Road, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT54 6RD

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Spectacular views and a world of breath-taking natural beauty can be seen for endless miles along the rugged rocks of Fairhead, Murlough Bay and Torr Head.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  14. 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, 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
  15. Steam train on the Causeway Heritage Railway line
    Causeway Heritage Railway path
    Causeway Heritage Railway path
    Causeway Heritage Railway path
    Steam train on the Causeway Heritage Railway line
    Causeway Heritage Railway path
    Causeway Heritage Railway path
    Causeway Heritage Railway path

    Portballintrae

    Address

    Heritage Railway Car Park, 24 Ballaghmore Road, Portballintrae, Antrim, BT57 8RH

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    This short circular walk near Bushfoot Golf Club in the Causeway Coast resort of Portballintrae takes in stunning coastal scenery against the backdrop of the River Bush, Runkerry Strand, the Giants Causeway and Bushmills Heritage Railway.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  16. 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)
  17. Image of Lissaduff Earthworks

    Portballintrae

    Address

    Car Park at Beach Road, Portballintrae, County Antrim, BT57 8RT

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This is a State Care Monument consisting of a pair of earthen concentric rings with an inner and outer enclosure. The site is often referred to as "The Cups and Saucers" due to its shape.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  18. 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.

  19. 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
  20. Life ring on Waterfoot Beach
    Waterfoot Beach
    Waterfoot Beach
    Life ring on Waterfoot Beach
    Waterfoot Beach
    Waterfoot Beach

    Waterfoot

    Address

    Main Street, Waterfoot, Antrim, BT44 0RB

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    This short route along Waterfoot Beach encompasses beautiful wildflower meadows, two play parks, a seasonal café and plenty of picnic opportunities.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
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