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  1. Benone Beach
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach signage
    Benone Beach
    Benone Beach
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    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. 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)
  3. 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
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    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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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

    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
  7. 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)
  8. Fairhead
    Fairhead
    Murlough Bay
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    Murlough Bay
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    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
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  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. 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)
  13. 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.

  14. 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)
  15. 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, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0LL

    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)
  16. 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)
  17. tree-lined path at Cottage Wood

    Cushendall

    Address

    High Street, Cushendall, Antrim, BT44 0NB

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Cottage wood is found on the outskirts of Cushendall village. It is a 10 acre broadleaved woodland site with a network of paths winding their way through viewpoints and picnic facilities. What makes this woodland a must to visit is a very special…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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