Glenarm Coast Walk

Distance:

1 miles

Start Point:

D325154

Finish Point:

D329154

Point of interest:

Limestone cliffs, views across the Irish Sea, Glenarm Castle

Nearest town:

Glenarm

OS map:

Sheet 9

Terrain:

Flat and stoney

Route:

This is a 500m linear pathway between two car parks; an ideal spot to have a break after a long journey. A high grassy bank about 3 m wide separates the path from the road. The path is flat and easy to walk on. The other side of the path has a much wider grassy area that leads down to the pebbly shoreline. There are a couple of places where access down is relatively easy. There are picnic tables at the car parks and a few benches situated beside the path. Cycle parking stands are located at the southern car park, that is, the one nearer to Larne. It is not advisable to explore the land on the other side of the road as rockfalls and landslides are common.

Facilities:

Glenarm village, one mile to the north, has some shops, pubs and a cafe.

Accessible terrain:

Flat path surfaced with small stones.

Publication:

Larne Country Walks

Publication availability:

Larne Tourist Information Centre (028) 2827 0088

Getting to the start by public transport:

This walk is beside the Antrim Coast Road (A2) one mile south of Glenarm village and 10 miles north of Larne town. Bus Services 252 or 152.

Accessible signage:

An information panel is located in the south car park.