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
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