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  1. 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)
  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. 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)
  4. Garvagh

    Address

    Garvagh Forest, off Main Street, Garvagh, County Londonderry, BT51 5EA

    Telephone

    0287776 0650

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    You’ll find trails for all levels of ability in Garvagh Forest, and makes for a fantastic day out for families, couples and solo traveller, with up to 13km of waymarked walking routes.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  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. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. Movanagher Canal
    Movanagher Canal
    Movanagher Canal
    Movanagher Canal
    Movanagher Canal
    Movanagher Canal

    Kilrea

    Address

    Vow Road, Kilrea, Antrim, BT53 7NT

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Movanagher Canal offers a beautiful tranquil setting amidst rolling farmland for a short 1 mile return canal-side walk.

  11. 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)
  12. Magilligan Point
    Magilligan Point
    Martello Tower at Magilligan Point
    Magilligan Point
    Magilligan Point
    Martello Tower at Magilligan Point

    Limavady

    Address

    Magilligan Point, Point Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0LL

    Telephone

    0287776 0650

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Magilligan Point guards the mouth of Lough Foyle and is home to Lough Foyle Ferry and Martello Tower. This short beach walk through a National Nature Reserve provides opportunities for visitors to explore the beach or spot birdlife and sealife.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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
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