General information
From the ecos environmental centre in Ballymena follow the NCN97 signs for Broughshane. You eill pass through the village of Buckna before ascending to the small village of Carnalbanagh high up in the Antrim Plateau. From the Carnalbanagh Sheddings crossroads depart the NCN97 and turn right onto the Carnalbanagn Road to head back towards Slemish Mountain and Buckna. Keep going straight by passing the turn off for Buckna snd follow the Lisnamurrican Road to the junction with Rathkeell Road. Turn right and take the first left, Aghnadore Road. Turn right onto Caherty Road and proceed back into Borughshane. Follow the NCN97 signage back to the ecos centre.
Public roads: On Public Road
Getting to the start:
The ecos centre is signed from the A42 at Junction 11.
Railway & Bus station at Galgorm Road west side of Ballymena town.
Traffic: Moderate traffic inculding farm vehicles.
Distance
21 miles
Terrain
Mainly smooth tarmac roads
Point of interest
Slemish Mountain
Ecos Environmental Centre
Broughshane the "Garden Village of Ulster"
Facilities
Public toilets in the ecos centre and Boroughshane. Numerous places for refreshment in Broughshane.
Publication
The Causeway Coast and Glens - Your guide to Cycling
Publication availability
TIC Ballymena, The Braid Town Hall Museum and Arts Centre.
Facilities
Facilities
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Things nearby
Gallery
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Slemish