Ballynure to Belfast
Link Section linking the Quality Section – Glenarm to Ballynure incorporating the Antrim Hills Way to Quality Section – Laganside and Lagan Valley Towpath.
There are good transport links between these Quality Sections.
| County | Distance | OS Map | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim | 19 miles (30 km) | Sheet 15 | Rural roads, forest path and cycle paths. |
| Start Town / Village | Finish Town / Village | Grid References | Points of Interest |
| Ballynure | Belfast | Starts at J317936 Ends at J346737 | 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 Ballynure to Whiteabbey Walk for a short distance along the B58; turn right onto the Straid Road leading to the village of the same name. Continue towards the forest on the hill beyond the village. Follow unmarked paths through Woodburn Forest to Knockagh and eventually the B90 to Whiteabbey.
From Whiteabbey to Belfast simply follow coastline along National Cycle Network Route 93.
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To travel onwards from Ballynure to Belfast take Ulsterbus Service 256 to Belfast Europa Buscentre
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