9-Day / 8-Night Moderate

From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Cushendall.

After a scenic drive into the Antrim uplands, your hike starts from a remote and peaceful spot nestled below Slieveanorra Mountain. From here, pass through quiet forests and you cross expansive moorland, where the horizon stretches wide. As you climb over the shoulder of Trostan, Antrim’s highest peak at just 551m (1,808 ft), you’ll be rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding glens. You then descend into Glenariff, often called the “Queen of the Glens”, with its lush greenery, where waterfalls tumble and woodland trails beckon. After a short transfer, overnight in Cushendall.

Returning to Orra Beg, you now follow the trail in the opposite direction, north towards Ballycastle. Follow the Glenshesk River downhill past the 16th century grave of a leader of the McQuillan clan before climbing steeply uphill to the ancient oak woods of Breen Forest. From there, continue north through quiet glens around iconic, conical bulk of Knocklayd. Continue through farmland and woodland until you reach Ballycastle, a lively coastal town at the edge of the Atlantic where you spend the night.

This scenic hike offers dramatic coastal views, cliffside paths, and a sense of wild isolation. After a complementary morning transfer, you start with a visit to Murlough Bay, with its quiet, otherworldly beauty. From there, the trail follows along the top of the towering cliffs of Fair Head, with sweeping vistas across the sea to Scotland. The route then winds through farmland and open countryside before descending to the beach which guides you to Ballycastle where you spend the night.

This coastal hike starts at the dramatic ruins of Dunseverick Castle, after a short transfer. You then follow the rugged shoreline from west to east past the quiet fishing village of Portbraddan to the sweeping sands of White Park Bay. Continue along cliffs to the charming Ballintoy Harbour, nestled among sea stacks and basalt rocks. You end your journey with a thrilling crossing of the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, suspended high above the crashing waves. You stay the night in Ballintoy and if you like, you also have the option to book yourself onto a late afternoon boat trip to explore the coast from iconic Ballintoy Harbour. 

You will walk for a long time before you find another cliff-top walk as breathtaking as this sensational trek along the Causeway coastline. After a short transfer to the dramatic ruins of Dunseverick Castle, cliff paths guide you to the spectacular Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO world heritage site. Take some time to explore this natural wonder, and then continue along the coast or follow a path alongside the historic narrow gauge heritage railway, connecting the Giant’s Causeway and the charming town of Bushmills. If you like, you can finish your day with a visit to the oldest whiskey distillery in the world. Overnight in Bushmills.

Shortly after leaving Portballintrae, the impressive ruins of Dunluce Castle suddenly appear and a stop for a closer inspection is well worthwhile. Follow the coastal path around the town of Portrush and then continue past beautiful links golf courses next to the sea until you reach Portstewart, where you spend the night.