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Antrim Coast - Escorted Walking Tour
The Antrim Coast and Glens walking tour provides a journey of exploration,
where imagination meets reality and where every village and town, castle
and rocky shore are just waiting to be discovered. The
Antrim Coast and Glens walking tour provides a journey of exploration,
where imagination meets reality and where every village and town, castle
and rocky shore are just waiting to be discovered. The Causeway Coast
is one of the most dramatic coastlines in the world passing rugged and
windswept cliffs, spectacular scenery and unspoilt beaches.
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The
Antrim Glens & Causeway
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Included
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Tour Dates:
May
31
July 5
Aug 2
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- 7 nights bed
and breakfast with private bathroom.
- Full Irish breakfast
- Picnic lunch
(on walking days only)
- 7 Evening Dinners
- 6 days walking
with expert Irish Guide
- Transport to/from
each days walking locations.
- Luggage transfers
when required.
- Souvenir book,
" Ireland ---- a Travellers Guide."
Note:
Any queries please ask at time of booking.
Insurance:
Please note that insurance is required on walking tours.
Please ask booking agent for details
Double
Occupancy: All prices based on two people sharing a room.
Single rooms available at a supplement
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Not Included
- Any boat trips
- Personal drinks
- Entrance fees
to theatres, parks or museums etc. or gratuities.
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| ITINERARY |
| Day
1 |
Arrive at first
guesthouse on the Antrim Coast at Carnlough, our stop for the
next three nights. Evening meal together and a general chat
about the coming week.
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| Day
2 |
Our first walk
takes us along the Ulster Way as we have excellent views over
the North Channel towards Galloway and Kintyre. We walk along
the Sallagh Braes and continue across Scawt Hill to Glenarm.
This has to be one of the finest walks in Northern Ireland.
History is all around us with wonderful panoramic views. Return
to our accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height:
420m. Rough and rugged terrain with no tracks. Can be wet underfoot,
some road walking. Boots essential.
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| Day
3 |
For today's walk
we ascend the escarpment behind Carnlough along an old mining
trail and cross this plateau with its unrivalled views. We then
trace a circuit through the famous Forest Park in Glenariff,
the Queen of the Antrim Glens. Return via the miners trail to
overnight and evening meal at Carnlough.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height:
400m. Grass tracks and rough mountain with no tracks and some
road walking. Rocky terrain and can be wet underfoot - boots
essential.
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| Day
4 |
From Carnlough
we continue north along the coastline of the Antrim Glens to
do a walk via Fair Head and Murlough Bay. A spectacular walk
as we get our first views of Rathlin Island and the Mull of
Kintyre across the narrow channel to Scotland. Onward to Ballycastle
for our evening meal and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 14kms. Duration: 4.5 hours. Max.
Height: 400m. Grass tracks and some rough cliff walks, with
and without tracks. This is a circular walk. Boots are essential.
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| Day
5 |
In Ballycastle
we enjoy our free day and, weather permitting, we take the ferry
(45 mins.) across to Rathlin Island. Here we do a circular walk
down to the Southern Lighthouse and back. We also view the treacherous
waters of the Corrie Vreckan. We return to Ballycastle for dinner
and overnight.
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| Day
6 |
After breakfast
we visit the spectacular Carrickarede Rope Bridge. We then travel
west to start our walk which snakes along the famed cliffs of
the Causeway Coast, passing the sands of White Park Bay and
the ruins of Dunseverick Castle. Finally we descend to explore
the magical realm of the Giant's Causeway. Transfer back to
Ballycastle for dinner and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height:
150m. This is a lovely cliff path walk. Some beach and a little
rocky terrain, grassy tracks. Boots essential.
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Our final day's
walking takes us along the Moyle Way from south west of Ballycastle,
over Knocklayd Mountain, via Breen Wood Nature Reserve to finish
in Glendun. A challenging end to an exciting weeks walking.
Transfer back to our accommodation in Ballycastle for overnight
and final dinner.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height:
520m. Grass, forest and rocky tracks, and a little road walking
- boots recommended.
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Note:We
reserve the right to alter this itinerary due to weather conditions
or the walking ability of each group.
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