Self-Guided Antrim Glens and Causeway Coast Hike

Self Guided

The perfect way for the independent explorer to see our hidden gems & discover the many paths less travelled.

Grading

Participants need to have a good level of fitness and previous hiking experience is recommended.

Duration

Various

Price

From

€465

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Self-Guided Antrim Glens and Causeway Coast Hike

Our Antrim Glens & Causeway Coast Self Guided tours explore some of the most beautiful walking trails on Northern Ireland’s coast. It is the home to the Giant’s Causeway, Glenarriff National Park, Fair Head & so much more.

Experience Irish castles, golden beaches and be sure to walk away with lifelong memories. Its a region so spectacular HBO selected it for filming of the amazing Game of Thrones!!

3 day & 5 day Causeway Tours

You will be based on the Causeway Coast for both tours. The 3 day tour is based in Ballycastle for 2 nights. From here you will explore Fair Head and visiting the renowned Giant’s Causeway.

The 5 day includes the above but also takes you to Rathlin Island and to the wonderful strand at Portstewart.

8 day Glens & Coast Walking Tour

This self guided walk opens the best of Northern Ireland to you. You will experience the Coastal Path along with the spectacular Antrim Glens.

Single Room / Solo Traveller Supplement Costs & Upgrade prices are in our downloadable PDFs. See links in Available Tours below.

For more information about this tour & to explore all your other options please contact a member of our team here.

To see a short video of some of the highlights on this tour check out our YouTube channel here.

Highlights

Discover Glenariff Forest Park – with planted woodland, lakes, outdoor recreation spaces and conservation areas.

Venture across the spectacular Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge with the Antrim Coastline 30m below your feet!

Explore the iconic ruins of Dunluce Castle & Dunseverick Castle built on dramatic coastal cliffs. The amazing ruin dates back to the 1500s

Experience Rathlin Island, home to iconic lighthouse, shipwrecks and spectacular wildlife – including puffins

What's Included?

Ensuite room in select accommodations with breakfast

Move your luggage as per itinerary

Digital Route Notes & Maps or GPS Navigation app

Holiday specialists to handle the details of your trip

24 hour telephone support service

Upgrade option available – Please see downloadable PDF itineraries for details

Upgrade Options

Prices quoted are for the Silver Option. If you would like to upgrade please mention your desired option from the below table on the booking form page.

Ireland Walk Hike Bike - Tiered Pricing - Silver

Ireland Walk Hike Bike - Tiered Pricing - Gold

Ireland Walk Hike Bike - Tiered Pricing - Platinum

AVAILABLE TOURS

Tour

Duration

Price

3-Day Self-Guided Causeway Coast Hike

Duration: 2 nights

Cost pps: €250

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5-Day Self-Guided Causeway Coast Hike

Duration: 4 nights

Cost pps: €465

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8-Day Self-Guided Antrim Glens and Causeway Coast Hike

Duration: 7 nights

Cost pps: €715

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Ballycastle

Arrive to Ballycastle where you will stay for your Antrim Coast Holiday

Day 2 - Fair Head Loop

Fair Head is a very historic place just outside Ballycastle & offers a wonderful coastal headland walk. This is your hike today & also gives you the opportunity to visit Murlough Bay.

Total Distance: 7.80km | Total Ascent: 333m | Total Descent: 34m | Max Elevations: 210m

Day 3 - Larrybane to Giants Causeway & Depart

Hiking along the Causeway Coast you begin at Carrick-a-Rede Rope bridge & follow along a spectacular route to reach the Giant’s Causeway. Return to Ballycastle for departure.

Total Distance: 16.00km | Total Ascent: 759m | Total Descent: 747m | Max Elevations: 100m

Click here to view/download our full itinerary PDF

Day 1 - Cushendall

Arrive to Cushendall on the Antrim Coast where your holiday begins.

Day 2 - Orra Beg to Ballycastle

Just outside Cushendall, you start your hike at Orra Beg and follow the Moyle Way north, across open moorland & along the Glenshesk River to arrive at Ballycastle.

Total Distance: 20.10km | Total Ascent: 358m | Total Descent: 678m | Max Elevations: 351m

Day 3 - Fair Head Loop

Day 4 - Larrybane to Giants Causeway

Hiking along the Causeway Coast you begin at Carrick-a-Rede Rope bridge & follow along a spectacular route to reach the Giant’s Causeway.

Total Distance: 16.00km | Total Ascent: 759m | Total Descent: 747m | Max Elevations: 100m

Day 5 - Bushmills to Ballymena or Coleraine

From Bushmills, a Public bus service brings you to Ballymena or Coleraine where you can connect with bus & train services to most locations in Ireland.

Click here to view/download our full itinerary PDF

Day 1 - Cushendall

Your holiday begins in the town of Cushendall, in the heart of the Antrim Glens.

Day 2 - Orra Beg to Glenarriff Forest

Your hike today starts at Orra Beg. The route takes you across open moorland, through Slieveanoora Nature Reserve and into Glenariff Forest Park.

Total Distance: 14.10km | Total Ascent: 381m | Total Descent: 500m | Max Elevations: 506m

Day 3 - Orra Beg to Ballycastle

Returning to Orra Beg, you go north following the Glenshesk River. Enjoy views across the Antrim Coast before reaching Ballycastle

Total Distance: 20.10km | Total Ascent: 358m | Total Descent: 678m | Max Elevations: 351m

Day 4 - Fair Head Loop

A wealth of history awaits as you take a ferry over to Rathlin Island to explore this beautiful island. For bird lovers – there is a wonderful sanctuary to visit at the west end of the island.

Total Distance: 7.80km | Total Ascent: 333m | Total Descent: 34m | Max Elevations: 210m

Day 5 - Rathlin Island

A wealth of history awaits as you take a ferry over to Rathlin Island to explore this beautiful island. For bird lovers – there is a wonderful sanctuary to visit at the west end of the island.

Total Distance: 11.80km | Total Ascent: 297m | Total Descent: 300m | Max Elevations: 19m

Day 6 - Larrybane to Giants Causeway

Today you will see the Giant’s Causeway (UNESCO World Heritage site) at its absolute best. A fabulous coastal hike takes you along the formative cliffs that lead into the Giants Causeway. Be sure to take your time to explore the famous basalt columns & Visitors Centre.

Total Distance: 16.00km | Total Ascent: 759m | Total Descent: 747m | Max Elevations: 100m

Day 7 - Portballintrae to Portstewart

Another magnificent day along the coastal path today as you continue following the Causeway Coastal route further west to reach Portstewart.

Total Distance: 17.00km | Total Ascent: 309m | Total Descent: 318m | Max Elevations: 53m

Day 8 - Depart Portstewart

From Portstewart, there is a public bus service to Coleraine. From here you can access trains and buses to most locations in Ireland.

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Departure Dates

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Grading

Participants need to have a good level of fitness and previous hiking experience is recommended.

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Self-Guided Antrim Glens and Causeway Coast Hike

Self Guided

Grading

Duration

Price

Share Now

Self-Guided Antrim Glens and Causeway Coast Hike

3 day & 5 day Causeway Tours

8 day Glens & Coast Walking Tour

Single Room / Solo Traveller Supplement Costs & Upgrade prices are in our downloadable PDFs. See links in Available Tours below.

Highlights

What's Included?

Upgrade Options

AVAILABLE TOURS

Itinerary

Departure Dates

Grading

Share Now

Similar Trips

€630

8-Day Self-Guided Beara Way Cycle

€440

Self-Guided Kerry Way Hike

€405

Self-Guided Dingle Way Hike

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