Cranny Falls
| County | Distance | OS Map |
| Antrim | 3 miles | Sheet 9 |
| Nearest Town | Route Shape | RouteType |
| Carnlough | Circular | Coastal, Hill |
| Terrain | Grid Reference (Start) | Grid Reference (Finish) |
| Off-road path, partly rough | D287181 | D265185 |
The gentle incline of this walk takes the route of an old limestone railway track to the now disused Gortin Quarry. Interpretation panels along the way illustrate the history. It ends at Cranny Waterfall where the moist air is good for plants and insects. Dogs to be kept under the control of their owner.
| Point of Interest | A viewpoint in Gortin Quarry shows Carnlough Bay |
| Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty | Antrim Coast & Glens |
| Route Description | From Carnlough, take the steps going uphill beside the 'Harbour Lights' building. This takes you around to the right and across a bridge over the main road. This path soon takes you past a car park and gradually up to Gortin Quarry where there are seats and viewpoints. Follow the path left over to Cranny Falls. |
| Getting to the Start | A2 (Antrim Coast Road) Bus Services 252 or 152. |
| Facilities | Toilets are available in a car park in Carnlough. Parking is also available beside the road. Hotel, B&B and cafes are in the town. |
| Accessible Toilet Facilities | No |
| Accessible Terrain | Off road paths, rough and steep in places |
| Accessible Signage | No |
| Publication | Larne Country Walks |
| Publication Availability | Larne Tourist Information Centre (028) 2827 0088 |
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5 feedback comments have been left by readers about Cranny Falls:
Teenage memories this week of the wooden Cranny Falls youth hostel (now vanished), as this provided a beautiful starter for a day walking up Glencloy in snow, sun and at times the utter silence of nature. Thanks Cowper Lynas... and the barbed wire fence gadget!
Pleasant and varied walk. Good rooftop view of Carnlough at the start and the waterfall was better than I expected. Make sure to detour towards the quarry for the viewpoint; I enjoyed sitting down taking in Carnlough Bay
Came across Cranny
falls when going back from Giant's Causeway, and was really supriesd...very pleasant walk, beaitufull terrain (we even spotted some wildlife) , but waterfall itself was the best, really well worth a while
Walked this with my parents and brother. Great fun day with the sun shining. The scenery was beautiful and the waterfall was well worth the walk. This was my first go at hill walking, and will not be the last. My whole family are now hooked! This is a great site - thanks for the suggestion of this walk.
I went on this walk with my two young daughters, my mum and aunt. It was beautiful. I love the Antrim Coast it is so stunningly beautiful and unspoilt. Cranny Falls was an easy walk to do with the children and the views were gorgeous - well worth the effort.
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