ANTRIM WALKING TOUR IRELAND - 5-DAY MODERATE                  Book Ireland Walks    Contact Hill Walk Ireland

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 • Distance 18km • Walking Time 4 – 6.5 hours • Max Height 160m

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 - Portballintrae • Distance 20km • Walking Time 4.5 – 7.5 hours • Max Height 102m

You will walk for a long time before you find another clifftop 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: Portballintrae - Portstewart • Distance 17km • Walking Time 4 – 5.5 hours • Max Height 45m

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: Depart Portstewart

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