Antrim Coast and Glens National Landscape

Coastal cliffs, glens, and dramatic landscapes along Northern Ireland's north coast

Rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, rolling headlands, and deep glens create a landscape shaped by the Atlantic Ocean and some of Northern Ireland's most distinctive geology. Stretching from Belfast Lough to the north coast, the Antrim Coast and Glens National Landscape combines dramatic coastal scenery with a network of valleys, villages, and historic routes that have connected communities for centuries.

Long-distance trails such as the Causeway Coast Way and sections of the Ulster Way pass through the landscape, linking places including Cushendall, Cushendun, Glenariff, Ballycastle, Carnlough, and Waterfoot. Clifftop paths, coastal tracks, forest trails, and glen walks reveal changing views across sea cliffs, waterfalls, beaches, wooded valleys, and the North Channel, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the landscape.

Whether following the coastline between villages, exploring the Glens of Antrim, or walking through forest parks and coastal headlands, the Antrim Coast and Glens rewards time spent on foot. Dramatic scenery, rich heritage, and a strong connection between mountain and sea make it one of Northern Ireland's most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.

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Trails

Causeway Coast Way

Coastal route between Ballycastle and Portstewart, linking basalt cliffs, beaches, harbours, dunes, Giant's Causeway, and the dramatic landscapes of Northern Ireland's north coast.

Ulster Way

Long-distance circular route around Northern Ireland, linking the Antrim Coast, Sperrin Mountains, Fermanagh lakelands, and Mourne Mountains through diverse landscapes and walking regions.