10 Hiking Trails in Causeway Coastal Route That You Shouldn't Miss

September 30, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Causeway Coastal Route, United Kingdom including Blackhead Path, Causeway Coastal Walk, Ballyboley Forest, Capanagh Forest, Skernaghan Point, Scawt Hill, Mill Race Trail, Banagher Glen, Woodburn Forest & Reservoir, Caves of Cushendun.
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1. Blackhead Path

1 Old Castle Road, Whitehead Northern Ireland +44 28 9335 8000 http://www.walkni.com/Walk.aspx?ID=322
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5.0 based on 119 reviews

Blackhead Path

Reviewed By Steveodo - Carrickfergus, United Kingdom

The Black Head Path has reopened again after a couple of years being shut for repairs. Its free. You drive down Old Castle Road to use the car park on the sea front in Whitehead (another road, McRae’s Brae, turns into a private road and is not suitable at all). I was surprised to see something new from the path. It happened very quickly; some big, silvery fish, very close to shore, leaping straight up out of the water. Happened twice, in different places. People tell me it may have been sea trout. The weather was rainy, and I did not care. This is a great coastal walk whatever the weather or month of the year. The new wooden railings on the upper path look great. I went back on a sunnier day, and saw lizards. With the path being closed I’d not seen any for years. Out to sea three Archer Class Royal Navy ships were powering into Belfast Lough. You never know what you’re going to see. Returning here is such a good experience. Blackhead Path Preservation Society were the group of private citizens who got together to successfully lobby to get the path restored. The money came from Mid & East Antrim Council, while the work was done by contractors F.P. McCann and ProNet the cliff netting specialists. Good job, many thanks.

2. Causeway Coastal Walk

Portrush Northern Ireland
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Causeway Coastal Walk

Reviewed By DaveThomasLeicester

A fantastic walk with great views over the sea to Scotland.Well marked. Be prepared for Irish weather!!

3. Ballyboley Forest

81 Upper Ballyboley Road, Larne BT40 2TH Northern Ireland http://www.outdoorni.com/local-outdoors/venues/ballyboley-forest/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Ballyboley Forest

4. Capanagh Forest

Starbog Road, Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT44 0DP, Larne Northern Ireland http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/capanagh-forest/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Capanagh Forest

5. Skernaghan Point

23 Browns Bay Rd, Islandmagee, Larne BT40 3RX, Islandmagee BT40 3RX Northern Ireland http://walkni.com/walks/skernaghan-point/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Skernaghan Point

6. Scawt Hill

Feystown Road,, Cairncastle Bt44 0dp Northern Ireland http://trekni.com/2020/01/30/scawt-hill-and-the-antrim-coast/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Scawt Hill

7. Mill Race Trail

Riverside, Antrim Northern Ireland
Excellent
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Mill Race Trail

8. Banagher Glen

Magheramore Road, Dungiven Northern Ireland http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Banagher-Glen-P15601
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Banagher Glen

Reviewed By Valowry - Derry, United Kingdom

Frequent walker of this route, and over many years. This offers a beautiful walk uphill to banagher dam but not too strenuous. Free parking. Tarmac walkway. Gorgeous trees flowers and foliage with the sound of the water flowing in the background. Approx 7km in total from car park to top and back, uphill but well worth the climb. We did the return trek with kids aged under 10 years in under 1 hour 30 mins with a pitstop at the top, and even in the rain today it was just beautiful. There were no toilets today. Just check gate closing times but you can park outside the gates too. Closest toilets / services would be Dungiven. Lovely to do this walk and escape to nature. A few wee sign posts to let you know how far to the top would be useful as if you are a visitor you might feel it’s a never ending climb to the top ! There is a some history on information boards on the way which is useful too . Love it here!

9. Woodburn Forest & Reservoir

Carrickfergus Bt38 9aq 190 Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus BT38 9AB Northern Ireland http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/woodburn-forest/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Woodburn Forest & Reservoir

10. Caves of Cushendun

Cushendun Northern Ireland
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4.0 based on 131 reviews

Caves of Cushendun

Reviewed By AthenryFC - Houston, United States

A real joy to spend the day exploring along the coast (and a must for any GoT fan). Plan to spend the a good portion of the day hiking and soaking in ancient Ireland.

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