Antrim Glens and Causeway Coast Map and Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrive Starting Point: Cushendall

Your walking tour of the Glens of Antrim begins in the village of Cushendall, better known as the capital of the Glens. Cushendall is a charming village that nestles in the heart of the Glens, situated between the hills and the sea of Moyle and it is here that you will spend your first two nights.

Overnight The Meadows, Cushendall

Anne at The Meadows prides herself on the warmth of hospitality that you will receive when you arrive at her B&B.

DAY 2 - Glenariff Nature Reserve—9-11 Miles

The distance that you will travel will depend on which trail that you take in the park; of which we will give you several options. After breakfast a bus will take you to the entrance of Glenariff Forest Park to begin your walking tour in the park. The vast variety of the landscape, woodlands and habitats that are to be found within Glenariff Forest Park provide you with a superb walk through the natural beauty which is to be found here.

Overnight The Meadows, Cushendall

DAY 3 - Orra Beg to Ballycastle—11 Miles

You will be transferred to the beginning of your walk at Orra Beg. This section of the trail is mixed between forest trails; quiet country roads and open mountains. You will be rewarded with some fantastic views of the Glenshesk River, Coolaveely Forest and Knocklayd Mountain. The final section of the day takes you through Ballycastle Forest and finally into the town of Ballycastle where you will spend the next two nights.

Overnight Hillsea, Ballycastle

Hillsea is a large Victorian Villa overlooking the Sea of Moyle. With their large appetising breakfasts, home baking and warm welcome, Hillsea will be a home from home.

DAY 4 - Rathlin Island—2-10 Miles

You will be given the choice of  two walks on the island so distance will depend on which route you take. The island is a rare place of wild and natural beauty, extraordinary environmental values and social interests. The island is immersed in flora and fauna and in spring and summer Puffins; Guillemots and Kittiwakes, to mention but a few, nest in their thousands along its steep on-shore cliffs - a naturalist must.

Overnight Hillsea, Ballycastle

DAY 5 - Ballycastle to Ballintoy—9 Miles

Ballycastle is the northern gateway to the Glens of Antrim. After leaving the town of Ballycastle you will follow a country roads to Clare Woods which eventually take you through the farming communities of Craignagolman and Ballaghcravey, down to the world famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. This is an amazing place and if you are brave enough to cross the bridge that spans an 80ft chasm the experience will be invigorating.

Overnight Portcampley, Ballintoy

Situated on a hill above the picturesque Ballintoy harbour, Portcampley commands spectacular views of Whitepark Bay, Rathlin island and the Scottish coastline.

DAY 6 - Ballintoy to Portballintra—9-11 Miles

Today offers you an awe inspiring array or scenery; flora and faunas, a combination of which you will find hard to beat in a days walk anywhere. The trail from Ballintoy passes along the golden sandy beach of White Park Bay, past the ruins of Dunseverick Castles and along a cliff top path that takes you around by Benbane Head to the World Heritage Site and Nature Reserve of the Giants Causeway.

Overnight Carnside Guesthouse, Bushmills

Just outside Portbalintra, Carnside sits on a hill overlooking the Giants Causeway, Portrush and Donegal.

DAY 7 - Portballintra to Portstewart—12 Miles

Your final days walking tour of Antrim takes you along the coastal road to Portrush overlooking Binbane Cove, Dunluce Castle, The Burnfoot and The White Rocks before making the short descent down to Curran Strand. This is a beautiful section of the trail and a perfect finish to what hopefully will have being a perfect week.

Overnight Cul-Erg House, Portstewart

A modern and helpful B&B, Cul-Erg puts their emphasis on Personal Service and aim to ensure that your stay here is a memorable one.

Day 8 - Onward travel.

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