Ballycastle to Glenarm
Link Section offering a poor weather alternative to the Moyle Way following rural roads along the east coast through villages of Cushendun and Cushendall.
It also acts as a Link Section between the end of Quality Section – Moyle Way at Waterfoot and the start of Quality Section – Glenarm to Ballynure incorporating Antrim Hills Way.
There are good transport connections along this Link section.
| County | Distance | OS Map | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim | 32.5 miles (52 km) | Sheets 5 & 9 | Mainly rural roads and with short sections along busy main roads. |
| Start Town / Village | Finish Town / Village | Grid References | Points of Interest |
| Ballycastle | Glenarm | Starts at D121411 Ends at D310152 | Not applicable |
How to Walk the Route (Following a Clockwise Direction)
For those walkers determined to complete of full circuit of Northern Ireland then accurate maps of this Link section are available to download.
When walking on road sections please observe the Highway Code and it is advised to wear high visibility clothing.
From Ballycastle to Waterfoot walk via Ballycastle Beach, Corrymeela, Drumaroan Road, Cushendall Road, Ballyvoy, Torr Road, Bay Road, Cushendun, Layde Road, Layde Church, Coast Path, Shore Road, Cushendall, Waterfoot.
From Waterfoot to Glenarm walk via Garron Road, Tower Road, Garron Road, Largy Road, Carnlough, Marine Road, Bay Road, Straidkilly Road, Glenarm
Linking to the Next Section
To travel onwards from Ballycastle to Glenarm take Ulsterbus Service 252 Antrim Coaster. This service operates Monday to Saturday year round, Sunday service operates from 5th July to 20th September.
This service stops at Waterfoot, Ossians Avenue which is ideal for those joining this Link Section from the Moyle Way.
To check travel times click on Translink NI Journey Planner http://www.translink.co.uk/jp/jpclient.exe?NewQuery=NewQuery. Or to check the timetables listed by service number click here http://www.translink.co.uk/present/IndexOpSvc.asp#ULB.
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