A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Causeway Coast & Glens
'One of the most important features of the guide is a walking trail of Ballymoney Town which signposts buildings of historic interest.'
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'Ballymoney Heritage Guide features many well known historic buildings and sites around the Borough as well as information about people from Ballymoney who are of historic importance in their respective fields.'
'A competent walk leader leads each walk. Meeting points vary depending on walks - details available in programme The walks primarily take place in Northern Ireland and Donegal. The club organises ...
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'Walking in Northern Ireland and beyond for over 35 years.'
'A classic beach walk enjoyed by many all year round. The walk from Benone to Downhill is extremely popular. Access from Benone to Magilligan Point may be restricted at times when the firing range ...
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'Benone Beach stretches for over 7 miles from Downhill westwards to where it meets Magilligan Point at the mouth of Lough Foyle and forms part of one of Ireland's longest beaches. Benone Beach, a Blue Flag award winning beach, is popular throughout the year for a variety of outdoor activities and events with great views along the North Coast, to Inishowen in Donegal and to Scotland.‘
'The Main Valley Bogs SAC is an important concentration of lowland raised bogs along the River Main valley. It includes three active raised bogs namely; Dunloy Bog ASSI, Caldanagh Bog ASSI and ...
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'The "Bogs of Ballymoney" booklet is part of the Bogs of Ballymoney Project which includes new footpath, interpretation and infrastructure works on the Croaghan Way ... This guide will introduce you to the fantastic bog land resource that exists within the Ballymoney area, highlighting the areas where you can experience this first hand and the species you might see there ... Only two of the sites mentioned are publicly accessible: [1] Garry Bog - - - : [2] Slieveanorra and Croaghan.
'Another opportunity to join with other like-minded folk and experience the walk of your choice in the spectacular Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is Binevenagh.' Usually held Early September.
'Sandy beaches, dramatic cliff lines, sheltered woodlands and much, much more. Here we will introduce you to some of the best known walks within the Borough, but there are many others to discover.'
'The Walk the Glens Group was initiated by Cushendall Development Group. We are a team of local people trained as volunteer walk leaders ... There are led ...
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Usually held Early June.
'This superb, two-day walking route takes you along Northern Ireland's most celebrated coastline. High cliffs, secluded beaches and numerous historic and natural landmarks are just some of the trea ...
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'The Causeway Coast Way is a relatively easy low-lying coastal walk in the north-east of Northern Ireland. It takes a walker of average fitness 2-3 days to complete. The Trail links the popular tourist towns of Ballycastle and Portstewart and passes some of the biggest tourist attractions in Northern Ireland. These include the Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Dunluce Castle. Bushmills Distillery is also just a short detour from the trail. The Causeway Coast Way is just a section of the Ulster Way trail, which completes a 1,000km circuit of Northern Ireland.'
Eoin Reilly Trailhead
Portstewart Strand [National Trust]
Member of the U3A - Northern Ireland Grouping
Website includes details of three Trails: [1] The Blue Trail - - - : [2] The Red Trail - - - : [3] The Runkerry Trail: 'The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption ... It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and a national nature reserve in 1987 by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. In a 2005 poll of [BBC] Radio Times readers, the Giant's Causeway was named as the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom'.
'Glenariff Forest is home to many animals of conservation concern, most notably red squirrel, hen harrier and Irish hare. There are several walking trails through the forest which give spe ...
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'Glenariff, the Queen of the Glens, is one of the nine Antrim Glens. Glenariff Forest Park covers over 1000 hectares, with planted woodland, lakes, outdoor recreation spaces and conservation areas.'
'The bread and butter of the Club is the weekly walk, usually on a Sunday. A long walk starting at 11-00am and a shorter walk starting at 2-00pm on alternate Sundays.'
Access a number of descriptions of Walks (though not all are recent), including: [1] The Local History Trail - - - : [2] A walk along the Roe - - - : [3] A stroll through Limavady - - - : [4] The R ...
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'This site is about the town of Limavady in the beautiful Roe Valley in Northern Ireland. Amongst other things you can read about local history, adventurous scenery and some rather strange local characters - several of whom are connected with yows and cows ... There could also be some border collies.'
'The Moyle Way is a challenging, two-day walk that explores the northern-most Glens of Antrim. Following a mixture of forest tracks and remote upland moor, the route includes a visit to th ...
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'Taking the walker through a magnificent land of geology, wildlife, history and folklore, this route passes a wealth of rivers, ancient monuments and exposed hill summits before reaching its end in the beautiful Glenariff Forest Park.'
'Come and enjoy a leisurely stroll around the stunning Downhill Demesne with its beautiful sheltered gardens and cliff walks. Visit the apple orchard in the walled garden, and the beautiful 18th-century folly, Mussenden Temple, originally inspired by the Tivoli Temple of Vesta.'
'Situated 6 miles off the North East coast, Rathlin’s wonder lies in the variety of birdlife that grace the shores of this remote and tranquil island. Just 5 miles east-west and 3.4 miles north ...
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''The Park, which is managed to create an environmentally-sympathetic parkland habitat, overlooks Mountsandel Wood and members of the public can enjoy a continuous riverside walk southwards from Co ...
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'Somerset Riverside Park offers a wide network of explorable paths.'
'Enjoy lazy summer days, picnics, making sandcastles and long walks. You'll find that even on a busy day, this is a secluded and relaxing place to be.'
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'The spectacular sandy beach forms a white arc between two headlands on the North Antrim Coast. Its secluded location means that even on a busy day there is plenty of room for quiet relaxation. The beach is also backed by ancient sand dunes that provide a range of rich habitats for bird and animal life.'
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