Antrim Hills Way

Distance:

22 miles

Start Point:

D309154

Finish Point:

D221053

Point of interest:

Spectacular views of Slemish and the coastline

Nearest town:

Glenarm

OS map:

Sheet 9

Terrain:

Ueven, hilly and usually wet

Route:

From Glenarm village, go up the Town Brae Road and at the top turn right for 2 miles. At the marker, go inland. This takes you over Black Hill and Scawt Hill for about 6 miles. Cross another road towards the Sallagh Braes, for another 4 miles. Turn left at the next road and a few metres later turn right down a stone-walled lane, then across more fields.

At the next road, turn right for half a mile and then take a left turn at a stile for the top of Agnews Hill, a distance of about 5 miles. At the bottom of the hill, veer right along a track, then crossing a wooden bridge. Follow this rough road for 2 miles until the signs for Greenmount Hill Farm. Turn right at the farm and follow the signs along the lanes and open land ahead.

At Shillanavogy, turn right for a short distance, then left and go across more open fields with Slemish at the end.

Facilities:

Toilets are at Glenarm, Larne town and Slemish. Refreshments will be at Glenarm, Larne, Broughshane and Ballymena

Accessible toilet facilities:

Yes

Accessible terrain:

Accessible toilets in Glenarm Village and at Slemish.
Most of the walk is off road - this includes very wet sections and uneven surfaces.

Publication:

The Antrim Hills Way - available free of charge, download order form

Publication availability:

Larne Tourist Information Centre (028) 2826 0088 and Countryside Access and Activities Network 9030 3930

Accessibility information:

A2 (Antrim Coast Road) Bus Services 252 or 152.

Getting to the start by public transport:

A2 (Antrim Coast Road) Bus Services 252 or 152.