Carnfunnock Country Park

Distance:

5 miles

Start Point:

D384066

Finish Point:

D384066

Point of interest:

Walled Garden with unusual sundials, Maze in the shape of NI.

Nearest town:

Larne and Ballygally

OS map:

Sheet 9

Terrain:

Flat, hilly, slopes and steps

Route:

The paths overlap each other in places and it is possible to follow any one, or all in sequence or a mixture. They will take you through all parts of the park. The attached map shows all the paths.

There are 5 way-marked trails with interpretation panels throughout :
Garden: 0.8 miles - visit the maze and walled garden.
Heritage: 1.6 miles - see the ice house, Norman motte and lime kilns.
Shore: 1.5 miles - go past the activity centre to the sandy beach at Drains Bay.
Woodland: 2.5 miles - this is the longest and most energetic walk and takes you to most of the park's features, the woodland and wetland.
Biodiversity: 1.5 miles - this is a circular route suitable for wheelchairs giving great views of the coast and taking you right beside the giant bird table.

Facilities:

The Visitor Centre has tourist information and novelty goods for sale and is open daily from 1st April to 30th September and weekends in October. The coffee shop is also open daily from St. Patricks Day to October. There is a charge to use the car park in the summer season, although registered disabled drivers can park for free on production of their badge. Toilets are open all year (excluding Christmas Day).

Accessible toilet facilities:

Yes

Accessible terrain:

Off-road paths, some steep parts and hills. A shopmobility scooter is available for use, subject to conditons and production of a Shopmobility membership card or Scooter Driving Licence issued by the Disabled Ramblers (NI). Please contact Visitor Centre to arrange Tel: 028 2827 0541.

Accessible signage:

Braille incorporated on interpretation signage.

Publication:

Carnfunnock Country Park Visitor Guide

Publication availability:

Larne Tourist Information Centre (028) 2826 0088.

Getting to the start by public transport:

On Antrim Coast Road (A2), 3.5 miles north of Larne. Bus Services 252 (Belfast to Coleraine) or 162 (Larne to Cushendun).