Ulster Way

The Sections of the Ulster Way

 NameDescriptionDistanceStart TownEnd Town
Lagan TowpathThe Lagan Valley Regional Park is a beautiful corridor of greenery springing from the southern districts of Belfast City.12 miles (19.2 km)BelfastLisburn
Lisburn to HolywoodLink Section from Lisburn to Holywood21 miles (34 km)LisburnHolywood
North Down Coastal PathCoastal Path taking the walker along the south shore of Belfast Lough.12 miles (19.2 km)HolywoodGroomsport
Groomsport to StrangfordLink Section from Groomsport to Strangford30 miles (49 km)GroomsportStrangford
Lecale WayExplores the heavily indented shoreline of County Down, a coast rich in history and wildlife.31 miles (50 km)StrangfordNewcastle
Mourne WayLong distance walking route in County Down26 miles (42 km)NewcastleRostrevor
Rostrevor to NewryLink Section from Rostrevor to Newry10 miles (16 km)RostrevorNewry
Ring of Gullion WayExploring the ancient volcanic landscape of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty37 miles (59 km)NewryCarnbane
Newry Canal Way18-mile long section exploring the restored towpath of the historic Newry Canal17.5 miles (28km)CarnbanePortadown
Scarva to AughnacloyLink Section from Scarva to Aughnacloy38 miles (60 km)ScarvaAughnacloy
Sliabh Beagh WayPasses through some of the most remote parts of the Ulster countryside40 miles (65 km)AughnacloyLisnaskea
Lisnaskea to FlorencecourtLink Section from Lisnaskea to Florencecourt22 miles (35 km)LisnaskeaFlorencecourt
Florencecourt to Belcoo (including the Cuilcagh Way)Exploring rural Fermanagh and Global UNESCO Geopark.10 miles (16 km)FlorencecourtBelcoo
Belcoo to Beleek including Lough Navar Forest OptionA journey through the uplands of west Fermanagh28.5 miles (45.6 km)BelcooBelleek
Belleek to Lough BradanLink Section from Belleek to Lough Bradan31 miles (50 km)BelleekLough Bradan (Ederney)
Lough Bradan to GortinThis section boasts some of the most extensive views on the entire Ulster Way37 miles (59 km)Lough Bradan (Ederney)Gortin
Gortin to MoneyneanyPassing through the Sperrin Mountains - the largest area of upland in Northern Ireland.23 miles (37.15 km)GortinMoneyneany
Moneyneany to DungivenShort on road section offering some fantastic views9 miles (14 km)MoneyneanyDungiven
Dungiven to Castlerock incorporating the North Sperrins WayA series of mountain joining the high Sperrins to the north coast37.5 miles (60 km)DungivenCastlerock
Magilligan to BinevenaghLink Section from Magilligan to Binevenagh10 miles (16 km)MagilliganBinevenagh
Castlerock to PortstewartLink Section from Castlerock to Portstewart10 miles (16 km)CastlerockPortstewart
Causeway Coast WayAn exhilarating route along the most celebrated stretch of coastline in Northern Ireland.33 miles (52 km)PortstewartBallycastle
Moyle WayPasses through the heart of the world-famous Glens of Antrim27 miles (43 km)BallycastleWaterfoot
Ballycastle to GlenarmOffering a poor weather alternative to Moyle Way32.5 miles (52 km)BallycastleGlenarm
Glenarm to Ballynure incorporating Antrim Hills WayCutting a scenic route through the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty26 miles (43 km)GlenarmBallynure
Ballynure to BelfastLink Section linking Ballynure to Belfast19 miles (30 km)BallynureBelfast

Quality Sections

The Quality Sections as the name suggest provide a truly quality walking experience. They are mainly on the already established Waymarked Ways which are predominantly off road, pass through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and waymarked throughout their length.

Link Sections

The Link Sections are not waymarked and mainly on public roads some of which can be very busy. Walkers are actively encouraged to make use of public transport along these sections so they can make best use of their time on the more attractive Quality Sections.