Glens of Antrim

Coastlines, Glens, Hills, and Historic Routes

From the rugged coastline of the North Channel to the valleys and hills that shape the Glens of Antrim, the region contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, rivers, and centuries of history. Trails such as the Ulster Way, Causeway Coast Way, and routes through the Antrim Hills reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the Glens of Antrim, Glenariff Forest Park, Antrim Coast, and the Causeway Coast National Landscape showcase some of Northern Ireland's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through coastal landscapes, woodland, river valleys, upland terrain, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of the region for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the diversity of the Glens of Antrim while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.

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Trails

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.

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.

Landscapes

Causeway Coast National Landscape

Basalt cliffs, coastal paths, sandy beaches, and routes including the Causeway Coast Way and Ulster Way along Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast.