Northern Ireland Causeway Coast Guided Trail

Our local guide takes us on a discovery of the stories and histories of Belfast this morning, before we head north to the Causeway Coast, with time to explore the mystical “Dark Hedges” on the way. Time to relax at the hotel this afternoon, or join us for a walking tour of charming Ballycastle, our base for the rest of our holiday.

This has to be one of the best walks in Northern Ireland, and leads from the clifftop ruins of Dunseverick Castle, to the geological wonder and world famous UNESCO site of Giant’s Causeway. Plenty of time to explore as our walk takes us through the towering basalt columns (the tallest is 12m high and there are approx. 40,000 of these impressive hexagonal columns in total). Our transport picks us up from here and takes us on to Dunluce Castle for a short visit, before we head back to Ballycastle.

Please note – entrance to the visitor centre at Giant’s Causeway & Dunluce Castle has not been included in the price, as many of you will be entitled to free or reduced entrance fee if you have National Trust membership.

6.5 miles (10.5km) with 1,000 feet (300m) of ascent

Explore the spectacular White Park Bay beach and its rock formations before following the Causeway Coastal Path past Ballintoy harbour to the viewing point at the Carrick a Rede bridge. Time to enjoy the dramatic scenery before heading for Ballintoy village for a well deserved cuppa or something stronger.

6 miles (9.5km) with 850 feet (260m) of ascent

Rathlin Island. The northernmost point of the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and home to tens of thousands of seabirds including guillemots, kittiwakes, puffins and razorbills. Stunning walking today, and plenty of free time this afternoon to visit the RSPB centre, the lighthouse, take a bus tour of the island, or to take the ferry back to Ballycastle and relax at our hotel. 

6 miles (9.5km) with 550 feet (170m) of ascent

Breathtaking views from the cliff tops of Fairhead on this wild and ruggedly beautiful walk. Fantastic views towards Ballycastle and Rathlin Island, and to picturesque Murlough Bay. 

4 miles (6.5km) with 850 feet (280m) of ascent

Home to Northern Ireland’s most impressive waterfalls, we’ll follow the forest trails that showcase the best of the park before joining a section of Moyle Way from Lara Lodge, to finish in the pretty Glenariff/Watertop Village. On our route home we’ll make a stop to discover the stories and histories of Loughareema/The Vanishing Lake.

7.5 miles (12km) with 450 feet (140m) of ascent and 1,100 feet (340m) of descent