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Causeway Coast Way
A walk along magnificent coastline scenery from Portstewart to Ballycastle, including the Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Site and several Areas of Special Scientific Interest.

Nearest Towns: Portstewart, Portrush, Ballycastle
Distance: 33 miles (52km) Linear
Points of Interest: Dramatic coastal views, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, sandy beaches, Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway
Grid Reference (Start): C812367
Grid Reference (Finish): D114406

While the walk begins in County Londonderry, most of this Waymarked Way takes walkers through County Antrim. Beginning at St Patrick’s Well at the head of Portstewart Strand, follow the coastline via the cliff path along the promenade and past the harbour. Waymarked across rough coastal grassland and alongside two golf courses, the trail leads to Mill Strand at Portrush. From the harbour, continue around Ramore Head and onto a formal pathway passing Portandubh Harbour, continuing along Curran Strand to the White Rocks car park. Follow the route uphill to join the A2 to Dunluce Castle, a 16th century fortified fort and visitor centre. From Dunluce Castle, the trail leads to Portballintrae and Bushfoot Strand, then via Runkerry (ASSI) to the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre. From the Visitor Centre, the walk continues along the cliff path, or if visiting the Causeway, the ‘Shepherd’s Steps’ (162 steps) can be taken to rejoin the path to Hamilton’s Seat via the headlands between Benbane (the highest point at 100m) and Bengore, eventually reaching Dunseverick Castle ruins. From Dunseverick lay-by a grassy track leads along the cliff tops. Cross the Milltown Burn at the footbridge, from which the path winds through a cove and joins a minor road leading down to Dunseverick Harbour. Rejoin the coastal pathway to Portbradden. A challenging scramble across rocky terrain takes you to White Park Bay, where a path from the beach leads to The National Trust car park and the B15 coast road towards Ballycastle. This section offers the option of taking a detour to The National Trust’s famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Otherwise, follow the B15 up Knocksoghey Hill to Portaneevey, then downhill, staying with the coast road to the Diamond in Ballycastle and the end of the Causeway

More about Causeway Coast Way at WalkNI and Discover NI.

WalkNI.pdf
(NITB Homepage)