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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. aerial view of Banagher Glen
    Resevoir at Banagher Glen
    Resevoir at Banagher Glen
    Banagher Glen
    banagher glen
    Waterfall at Banagher Glen
    Banagher Glen
    Banagher Glen signage
    aerial view of Banagher Glen
    Resevoir at Banagher Glen
    Resevoir at Banagher Glen
    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. section of walking trail on ronan's way
    section of walking trail on ronan's way
    section of walking trail on ronan's way
    section of walking trail on ronan's way
    section of walking trail on ronan's way
    section of walking trail on ronan's way
    section of walking trail on ronan's way
    section of walking trail on ronan's way

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Glendun Road , Ballycastle, Antrim, BT44 0TF

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Ronan’s Way will take you through a truly inspiring landscape, from the Glendun River through farmland, woodland scrub and peatland.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  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. 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)
  8. Purple flowers at Breen Oakwood

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT54 6QD

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Breen Oakwood Nature Reserve Walk is a 1.7 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Ballymoney, Antrim, Northern Ireland and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Mussenden Temple
    Aerial view of Downhill Demesne
    Mausoleum at Downhill Demesne
    Gated entrance and private lodge at Downhill Gardens
    Waymarked path at Downhill Gardens
    Mussenden Temple
    Aerial view of Downhill Demesne
    Mausoleum at Downhill Demesne
    Gated entrance and private lodge at Downhill Gardens
    Waymarked path at Downhill Gardens

    Castlerock

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    With fabulous views that stretch over the Causeway Coast and open windswept cliff top walks, it is not surprising that Downhill Estate is part of the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (charge)
    • Parking (free)
  16. 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
  17. Cushendun harbour
    Cushendun beach
    A motorbike on a road in the village of cushendun
    a red telephone box in the village of Cushendun
    Cushendun Harbour
    Cushendun harbour
    Cushendun beach
    A motorbike on a road in the village of cushendun
    a red telephone box in the village of Cushendun
    Cushendun Harbour

    Cushendun

    Address

    National Trust Carpark, Bay Head Road, Cushendun, Antrim, BT44 0PH

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Cushendun is a beautiful seaside village on the Causeway Coast, home to many small shops and pubs. A series of scenic paths wind through the village, beach front, harbour, and Glendun river.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
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