3 routes · Hiking
Causeway Coast Way, County Antrim
This dramatic, sea-sprayed walk has some of the finest cliff scenery in Europe.
Also in Coleraine, United Kingdom
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 658 m
- Descent
- 707 m
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 0 m
- High Point
- 141 m
- Gradient
- 11˚
You will see sweeping vistas of the Giant’s Causeway with its ancient basalt columns, said to be the remains of a causeway built by a mythical Irish giant.
Description
The 33-mile trail from Portstewart to Ballycastle runs through the seaside towns of Coleraine, Portstewart and Portrush, and passes the famous Irish whiskey distillery at Bushmills – perfect for a pitstop.
The terrain ranges from grassy cliff edge paths to causeway stone, mottled with lichens, plus some stiles.
Featured in the Much Better Adventures "Best Hikes In The UK: 10 Of The Most Adventurous Routes": https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/magazine/10-of-the-best-hikes-in-the-uk/
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Guidebooks in this area