Antrim Glens & Coastline: 5-Day Moderate Hike

DAY 1: Arrival in Ballycastle

From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Ballycastle.

DAY 2: Ballycastle - Ballintoy

14km • 4 - 6 hours • (↑) 210m

After passing through a farmyard, you follow a lovely forest trail that eventually leads onto an old boreen with stunning views towards Rathlin Island. Before descending into Ballintoy, be sure to test your mettle on the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge - a highlight of the walking tour!

DAY 3: Ballintoy - Giant's Causeway

18km • 4 - 6 hours • (↑) 330m

You will walk for a long time before you find another cliff-top walk as breathtaking as this

sensational trek along the Causeway coastline. There are many delights on this walk from Ballintoy Harbour to White Park Beach and, of course, the Giant's Causeway - a UNESCO world heritage site.

DAY 4: Giant's Causeway - Portstewart

21km • 5 - 7 hours • (↑) 170m

Shortly after leaving Portballintrae, the impressive ruins of Dunluce Castle suddenly appear and a stop for a closer inspection is well worthwhile. Follow the coastal path around the town of Portrush and then continue past beautiful links golf courses next to the sea until you reach Portstewart.

DAY 5: Departure from Portstewart

There are regular bus services departing Portstewart. We will be happy to provide you with further details upon request.