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Remember we all have a part to play, whether walking your dog, fishing,
hiking, biking or visiting your local park - please Leave No Trace and be an
advocate for the message.
Photo credits: Outdoor Recreation NI, Dermot Hughes, Jim Hunter, Ulster Wildlife,
Jonathan Bingham, Google Royalty Free, IngImage, Longline Surf School
The trust is presently supported through funding from:
Causeway Coast and Glens Council | Mid and East Antrim Council
Tourism Northern Ireland | NIEA | Heritage Lottery fund
Wildlife
Heritage
Practising a Leave No Trace ethic is very simple: Make it hard for others to
see or hear you and LEAVE NO TRACE of your visit.
7. Minimise the Effects of Fire
6. Dispose of Waste Properly
Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage is a
Worldhost Recognised Business.
Tel: Email: 028 2075 2100
[email protected]
Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust
“The Old Bank”
27 Main Street
Armoy
BT53 8SL
Expect off road sections and varied gradients
Grade 3: Expect varied terrain, steeper gradients and
rough underfoot conditions
Walking boots plus waterproofs recommended for all walks; training
shoes not suitable
•
No dogs permitted on any of the walks, except guide dogs
(unless stated otherwise)
•
All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
(unless stated otherwise)
Natural Beauty
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What’s
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Grade 2: •
Spring/Summer
Expect mostly flat terrain and surfaced paths
Organised walks over private land are only possible due to the kind
permission and cooperation of the landowners concerned. Please
respect their property at all times and observe the Country code.
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Binevenagh Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty
Causeway Coast Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty
Extending for 18.6 mile along the North Antrim Coast
the Causeway Coast AONB has a wide variety of
different landscapes including the Giant’s Causeway
and Causeway Coast World Heritage Site. The western
part of the AONB is characterised by an extensive dune
system at East Strand. It also includes a dramatic
stretch of alternating white chalk and black basalt
cliffs. Dunluce Castle forms a spectacular landmark with views of Donegal and
the Skerries to the north.
Contrasting with this wild coastal scenery are the gentler landscapes of
the Bush valley with its mixed farmland, woodland and the historic village
of Bushmills. Moving east the coastline around the Giant’s Causeway and
Causeway Coast World Heritage Site has been heavily eroded into a series of
small rocky bays and headlands. Here the land is farmed right to the very edge
of the cliffs which plunge dramatically down to sea level.
Towards Ballintoy limestone and basalt cliffs again dominate the landscape
and there are breathtaking views of White Park Bay and Sheep Island. The
duneland system at White Park Bay has national importance. Further east
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is one of Northern Ireland’s top visitor attractions.
The rugged coastal scenery around Kinbane has steep basalt cliffs and
there are spectacular views north to Islay and Rathlin Island. This area is
characterised by rough grassland, dry-stone walls, bogland and gorse (known
locally as ‘whin’)
5. Leave What You Find
4. Travel and Camp on Durable Ground
3. Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife
2. Be Considerate of Others
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
Outdoor Ethics:
Leave no Trace
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Grade 1: •
Important Points
Antrim Coast & Glens Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty
Binevenagh AONB was designated in 2006. The distinctive
headland of Binevenagh with its dramatic cliffs marks the
western limit of the Antrim basalt plateau. From here there
are spectacular panoramic views of Magilligan, Inishowen
and of Islay and Jura in Scotland. The AONB includes some
of the finest beaches and dune systems in Ireland together
with the small seaside resort of Castlerock. The flat alluvial plain near Lough
Foyle is important for arable farming whereas the upland area, characterised
by open moor land and forestry, is more suited to sheep farming.
In addition, Binevenagh AONB has a colourful cultural and an outstanding
built and archaeological heritage which includes many listed buildings
and scheduled monuments. Visitors have the opportunity to take part in a
wide range of recreational activity including walking, cycling, swimming,
orienteering, angling and gliding. This, together with the easy access by road,
rail, air and sea, has helped to establish Binevenagh AONB as one of Northern
Ireland’s most popular visitor destinations.
The Antrim Coast & Glens AONB was designated in 1988 under the
Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands (NI) Order. It includes
Rathlin Island, the Glens of Antrim and the coastal area between
Larne and Ballycastle. There is no doubt this area contains some
of the most beautiful and varied scenery in Northern Ireland.
The area is dominated by the Antrim Plateau rising to over 500m
and cut by fast flowing rivers to form a series of picturesque glens
running east and north-east towards the sea. Above all the Antrim Coast and
Glens AONB is an area of contrasts with Northern Ireland’s only inhabited
offshore island, gentle bays and valleys, dramatic headlands, farmland and
the wild open expanse of moorland on the plateau. Added to this the area has
a long settlement history with many important archaeological sites, listed
buildings, historic monuments and conservation areas. Rich in folklore, it has
a strong cultural heritage and close associations with Scotland. On a clear day
there are fine views eastwards
to the Scottish Islands and the Mull of Kintyre
Key
which is only 12.4 mile away from Torr Head.
Airports
Railway
Marinas
Roads
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Motorways
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB
Additional Scenic Routes
Causeway Coast and Glens Region
Causeway Coastal Route
Causeway Coast & Glens
Ferry Crossings
Rathlin Island
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5 km
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Giant’s
Causeway
B146
Whitepark
Bay
Portballintrae
Portrush
Bushmills
B62
Portstewart
Ballintoy
Armoy
Dervock
15 km
20 km
10 miles
15 miles
Additional Scenic Routes
A2
Causeway Coast and Glens Region
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Motorways
Marinas
Airports
Rathlin Island
Glencorp
Whitepark Tievebulliagh
Bay Mountain
Ballintoy
B15
5
0
Glenariff
B14
A2
B17
5 km
10 km
0
5 miles
20 km
15 km
10 miles
15 miles
Fair Head
Garron
Plateau
Garron
Point
Glenballyemon
Torr Head
A43
B17
A26
Roads
Ferry Crossings
B146
Portballintrae
Bushmills
B62
A29
Castlerock
Cushendall
Slieveanorra
Mountain
Loughguile
A26
Ballycastle
Glenariff
Portrush
Portstewart
River
Bann
Railway
Cushendun
B15
5
Glendun
Glenaan
River
Bush
A26
Macosquin
Causeway
Magilligan Point
A2
Glenshesk
Glentaisie
Carnlough
Armoy
Dervock A43
3
A26
B92
Glenarm
B15
5
Glenarm Glendun
Glencloy Glenaan
River
Bush
Macosquin
Cushendun
A2
Glencorp
Rasharkin
Kilrea
Bann
Valley
A37
A2
Limavady
Ballykelly
Glenariff
Mountain
Slemish
Mountain
A43
Cloughmills
B90
0
Glenarm
B15
50
Glenoe
B97
Ballygally
Broughshane
Cullybackey
A26
Randalstown
Portglenone
Toome
Islandmagee
Carnlough
Larne
A2
A2
A8
A42
Swatragh
Upperlands
A6
Magherafelt
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Ca on
Tro
BallygallyGarron
Garron
Plateau
Point
Carnfunnock
Glenariff
Glenballyemon Country Park
Broughshane
Cullybackey
A54
Ahoghill
Glenarm
Glencloy
A43
3
A36
Rasharkin
Kilrea
A29
Bellaghy
Cushendall
B97Tievebulliagh
A42Loughguile
B14
A26
B66
A29
River
Roe
Upperlands
Slieveanorra
Mountain
A44
Ballymoney
A54
Swatragh
City of Derry
Airport
A26
Ballymena
Gracehill
A6
Kells
A54
A6
Castledawson
Feeny
10 km
Causeway Coastal Route
Torr Head
Glenshesk
Glentaisie
A44
Downhill
B69
A44 Giant’s
Ballymoney
A54
Greencastle
B66
A29
River
Roe
B69
A29
A6
Feeny
A44
B67
Coleraine
Garvagh
Lough Foyle
Claudy
E
River
Bann
Portglenone
A42
Roe
Valley
Londonderry
Garvagh
Maghera
B192
Claudy
E
S
5 miles
Fair Head
B15
5
A2
B17
B17
A29
Castlerock
Key
Ballycastle
Greencastle
Magilligan Point
Benone
B92
B67
Coleraine
Binevenagh
Mountain
Lough Foyle
Bann
Valley
A37
A2
City of Derry
Airport
Limavady
Ballykelly
Eglinton
Benone
Cloughmills
Downhill
A54
Roe
Valley
Londonderry
B68
A6
Binevenagh
Mountain
B192
Dungiven
N
W
Eglinton
S
Sperrin
Mountains
B68
A6
Dungiven
N
W
A29
Sperrin
Mountains
Carnfunnock
Country Park
Ballycarry
Slemish
Mountain
A57
Whitehead
Ballyclare
Ballymena
Gracehill
A42
B90
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A2
Carrickfergus
A36
Antrim
A6
A2
Bellaghy
A8
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A6
A57
Newtownabbey
Randalstown
Crumlin
B15
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Ballycarry
Whitehead
Ballyclare
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A52
A31
A2
Carrickfergus
Antrim
A26
Belfast
A26
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Spring / Summer Events Guide 2015
April 2015
May 2015
A Real Buzz
Thursday
23rd April 2015
Assembly Point: 7pm,
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural
Centre, Limavady
Join members of Roe Valley
Beekeepers’ Association to find
out more about the role of the
Association and discover the
wonder and importance of bees.
The evening will provide an
opportunity to learn the value of
bees as one of the major pollinators.
Learn more about Bee Keepers’
Year and discover the makings of a
beehive. Pre-booking is required.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Contact: To book email
[email protected] or
call 028 2075 2100
Foraging for
Spring Greens
Dawn Chorus
Saturday
25th April 2015
Assembly Point: 2:00pm
Downhill Forest
Come and explore this beautiful
woodland in the company of forager
Dermot Hughes. Birds will be in
song and the woodland flora will be
reaching its peak. You can find out
about edible plants, what’s safe to
eat and what’s not.
Discover a multitude of edible
goodies and learn how to make
wild garlic pesto, nettle soup and
a whole variety of wild salad and
greens - all this, and nature too.
Please note children under 18
must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-booking is required. Please
note when parking do not block any
gates or entrances.
Duration: 2 hours
Surface: Forest paths,
Well-paved paths, though
some may be steep.
Grade: 2
Footwear: Strong/solid
footwear and waterproof
clothing recommended.
Contact: To book email
[email protected] or call
028 2075 2100
Sunday
3rd May 2015
Assembly Point: 5am,
St Patrick’s Church car park,
Glendun Road, Cushendun
BT44 0PZ
International Dawn Chorus Day
is the worldwide celebration of
Nature’s daily Miracle. Why not start
your day and join us for a chance to
hear the wondrous bird song on a
dawn chorus walk through Cregagh
Wood, nestled in the Antrim Coast &
Glens Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty.
We may even be lucky enough
to hear rarer species like wood
warblers, spotted flycatchers
and redstarts. Early morning
refreshments will be provided.
Children under 18 must be
accompanied by an adult.
Pre-booking is required.
Duration: 2 Hours
Surface: Forest paths
Grade: 2
Footwear: Walking boots/
sturdy shoes. Bring warm
clothing and binoculars.
Contact: To book email
[email protected] or
call 028 2075 2100
Bus
Tour
Tuesday
21st July 2015
Assembly Point: 10am,
Castle Walk car park
(opposite the Peter
Thompson Community
Hall)
Join us for a guided bus tour
through Binevenagh Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty
following a section of the Earl
Bishop Trail. The complete trail
stretches 40 miles along the
Causeway Coastal Route. The
historic figure of Frederick Hervey,
Bishop of Derry (1768-1803) and the
4th Earl of Bristol (hence, The Earl
Bishop), provides both a focus and a
strong narrative for such a trail.
This guided bus journey takes
in numerous sites linked to the
Earl Bishop including his Country
Residence, Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish
Church, the Limavady Workhouse
and McPoyle’s cottage. Children
under 18 must be accompanied by
an adult. Pre-booking is required.
Lunch provided.
Charge: £10 per person
Duration: 5 hours
Footwear: Strong footwear
and coat. Sunscreen may
be necessary. No dogs.
Contact: To book email
[email protected] or call
028 2075 2100
Taste of Rathlin
Island
Sun Set Paddle
Board Trail
Why not visit Rathlin Island and
meet the McFaul family that
produce and distribute organic
kelp to specialist food retailers,
distributors and restaurants. Only
in the perfect conditions of the cool
clear waters off Rathlin will you get
a premium sea vegetable of this
quality for use across a range of
delicious culinary experiences.
Join us for a guided tour and learn
how the product is harvested and
prepared for export. Children under
18 must be accompanied by an
adult. Pre-booking is required. We
recommend you contact Rathlin
Island Ferry Ltd 028 20769299 to
arrange ferry travel.
Flow down the River Roe on a Stand
Up Paddle Board as the sun sets
and the moon starts to appear
as a reflection on the surface of
the water. Beginners are taught
the basic flat water skills and
techniques to this new and fast
growing sport. This is a sport which
can be enjoyed at any pace but will
also give you time to take in the
scenes whilst hearing about the
heritage of the local area from our
knowledgeable instructors.
With a maximum group size of 6
this creates a sustainable service
that shows respect to other water
users. Minimum age of 16 years.
Pre-booking is required.
Duration: 2 hours
Footwear: Strong/solid
footwear and waterproof
clothing recommended.
Contact: To book email
[email protected] or call
028 2075 2100
Duration: 2.5 hours
Grade: 2
Footwear: Swimming
Costume & Towel
Contact: To book email
[email protected] or
call 028 2075 2100
Friday 29th May 2015
Assembly point: 12 noon,
Rathlin Harbour,
Rathlin Island
Saturday
6th June 2015
Assembly Point: 8:45pm
Swanns Bridge,Limavady
Rockpool
Ramble
Focus on
Runkerry
Wednesday
29th July 2015
Assembly point: 12 Noon,
Dunseverick Harbour
car park
Saturday
25th July 2015
Assembly point: 10am
Portballintrae Village Hall
car park
Join Biodiversity Officer Rachel Bain
and local photographer Art Ward
for a guided walk along Runkerry.
Enjoy stunning views and breathtaking scenery along the Causeway
Coast Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. Bring your camera along
to capture the Harebells, Lady’s
Bedstraw enroute along with other
flora and fauna. Children under 18
must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-booking is required.
Duration: 2 Hours
Distance: 2 Mile
Surface: Grass/sand/
boardwalk
Grade: 1
Footwear: Comfortable
walking/training shoes
Contact: To book email
[email protected] or call
028 2075 2100
As part of National Marine week
join Ulster Wildlife’s Dave Wall for
a rock-pool exploring adventure
at Dunseverick Harbour. This
is a great site for family rock
pooling with dozens of different
seaweeds, beautiful beadlet and
dahlia anemones and plenty of
opportunity to hunt for crabs, fish,
sea snails and other marine critters
hiding between the rocks. Prebooking is required.
Please note: Children under 16 must
be accompanied by a responsible
adult due to the slippy underfoot
conditions. Pre-booking is required.
Duration: 2 Hours
Surface: Rocky and slippy
Grade: 2
Footwear: Walking boots/
sturdy shoes & waterproof
clothing
Contact: To book email
[email protected] or call
028 2075 2100
Go Fishing
Saturday
1st August 2015
Assembly Point:
Altnahinch Dam car park
The Causeway Coast and Glens
Heritage Trust in partnership with
Causeway Coast & Glens Council are
hosting a fun family angling event.
Why not come along and join us at
Altnahinch Dam where you can try
your hand at angling with guidance
from the Department of Culture Arts
and Leisure.
This fun family event will run from
10am-4pm and will be split into
three sessions. Numbers are limited
for the event and pre booking is
essential. Equipment and fishing
licence will be provided. Children
under 18 must be accompanied by
a responsible adult. Pre-booking is
required.
Duration: 3 Sessions
10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm &
2pm-4pm
Footwear: Walking boots/
sturdy shoes & waterproof
clothing should be worn.
Contact: To book email
[email protected] or call
028 2075 2100
A Walk Back
in Time
Saturday 13th June 2015
Assembly Point: 11:00am,
Ballycastle, Forest car park
Join Archaeologist Thomas
McErlean of the University of
Ulster on a guided walk to the top
of Knocklayde, towering above
Ballycastle and can be seen for
miles around. Find out more about
the prehistoric burial cairns, myths
and legends, the boolies (Summer
milking places), blanket peat and
many other topics. Pre-booking is
required.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Distance: 4 Mile
Grade: 2
Footwear: Strong/solid
footwear and waterproof
clothing recommended.
Contact: To book email
[email protected] or call
028 2075 2100
September 2015
August 2015
July 2015
Earl Bishop Trail
June 2015
Go Batty on
the Bush
Tuesday
25th August 2015
Assembly point: 7:00pm
River Bush Salmon Station,
21 Church St, Bushmills
Whether you’re nuts about bats
or just want to find out more, then
come along on this family fun bat
talk and walk at the Bush Salmon
station. Uncover the exciting
nocturnal world of bats and their
amazing acrobatics in this river
location. The guided walk will help
to dispel common myths, discuss
the conservation issues and explore
what action we can take to help
bats.
As an added bonus there will be a
short tour of the salmon station.
Participants should wrap up warmly
and PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN
TORCH. This event is limited to 20
people on a first-come basis. Prebooking is required
Charge: £2 per person
Duration: 3 hours
Distance: Approx. 2 miles
Surface: Grass/ informal paths
Grade: 1
Footwear: Comfortable
shoes/wellies
Contact: To book your
place please telephone
028 276 60227.
Stargazing at
Ballintoy
Wednesday
2nd September 2015
Assembly Point: 8:30pm
Ballintoy Harbour car park
Join the Northern Ireland Amateur
Astronomy Society within the
Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty for a night under
the stars. Always had an interest in
Astronomy but struggle to tell the
difference between the Ursa Major
and Ursa Minor? Why not come
along and discover the Cosmos
and the Constellations? You may
even be lucky to spot a shooting
star on the night, and if we are really
lucky, we may spot the Northern
Lights. There will be several large
telescopes available, and plenty
of opportunities to ask questions.
Members of the society will give
short talks about the night sky, using
a laser to point out the constellations
and other interesting objects.
This event is weather dependent
therefore the date above cannot be
confirmed until near the time. Prebooking is required.
Duration: As long as
necessary
Footwear: Walking boots/
sturdy shoes/warm
weatherproof clothing.
Contact: [email protected]
or call 028 2075 2100
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