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Lisanduff

This is a State Care Monument consisting of a pair of earthen concentric rings with an inner and outer enclosure. The site is often referred to as "The Cups and Saucers" due to its shape.

County	Distance	OS Map
Antrim	0.5 miles	Sheet 5

Nearest Town	Route Shape	RouteType
Portbalintrae	Circular	Coastal

Terrain	Grid Reference (Start)	Grid Reference (Finish)
Hardcore path grass and steps	C929424	C929424

Point of Interest	The "Cups and Saucers" earthworks
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty	Causeway Coast
Route Description	From the car park at the North end of the village follow the sign on the uphill path to Lisanduff earthworks. Turn right over some steps on the banks leading into the monument. Lisanduff itself is quite unusual, locally known as 'The Cups and Saucers' the site involves both wet and dry circular earthworks. From this site there are fine views of Bushfoot Strand and Runkerry Point. Retrace your steps to the car park by the same route.
Getting to the Start	Take A2 from Portrush or Bushmills and then the B145 to Portballintrae. Car park at the north end of town.
Facilities	Car park, site interpretation panel
Accessible Toilet Facilities	Yes
Accessible Terrain	Hardcore path, grass and some steps
Accessible Signage	No
Publication	None
Publication Availability	N/A

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