Walking

Introduction

The Causeway Coast and Glens of Antrim are known throughout the world for their stunning natural beauty with great walking trails from short strolls to family friendly trails and more challenging routes for the serious walker. Take time to enjoy your journey through inspiring landscapes along rugged coastal trails, through lush woodlands & deep glens, past rich farmlands and tumbling waterfalls.  For further details about shorter walks in this area please check out 'Walking' under 'The Great Outdoors' section on www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com (click above banner).

Waymarked Ways

Within the Borough there are three long distance Waymarked Ways: The Causeway Coast Way, The Moyle Way and The North Sperrins Way.

Causeway Coast Way

The Causeway Coast Way (CCW) follows a waymarked route along the spectacular north coast of Ireland between Portstewart in the west and Ballycastle in the east. It passes through the Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Site at the Giant's Causeway and several Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSIs).

This 52km (33 miles) route incorporates the Port Path between Portstewart and Portrush, and the North Antrim Cliff Path, both of which constitute the Ulster Way in this part of the Province. The route traverses stunning coastal landscapes connecting the coastal communities of Portstewart, Portrush, Portballintrae, Bushmills, Ballintoy and Ballycastle, The majority of the route is off-road, following coastal paths, beaches and cliff paths, although significant sections remain on-road.

The route offers opportunity for enjoyment to walkers of varied abilities from those who aim to walk the whole Way to those who prefer to wander along shorter sections.

Car parking is available along the entire route, both in the towns and villages and at specific parking/view points along the coast. The Causeway Coast is accessible by train and bus services (the 'Causeway Rambler' bus service [service 376] operates during the summer months). See below for contact details.

Rail: Translink Tel: 028 9089 9400
Northern Ireland Railways Tel: 028 9089 9411
Bus: Translink Tel: 028 7032 5400
Web: www.translink.com

The Causeway Coast Way is one of three Waymarked Ways within the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough, the other two being The North Sperrins Way and The Moyle Way, and part of a series of Waymarked Ways throughout the Province.

(Further information available on Website: www.walkni.com)

Please see below for downloadable Causeway Coast Way Guide and Moyle Way Guide.