1.5 miles
Loop
Easy
Carnfunnock Heritage Walk
One of a whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country Park.
TRAIL INFORMATION
See the Ice House, Norman motte and lime kilns
TRAIL INFORMATION
See the Ice House, Norman motte and lime kilns
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Visit the Ice House, Norman motte and lime kilns
- Facilities The Cafe and Visitor Centre, with tourist information and novelty goods for sale, are open daily from mid March-October. The Cafe is open at weekends throughout the year. (Tel: 07933 884350 for confirmation of cafe opening hours)There is a charge to use the car park in the summer season, although registered blue badge holders can park for free on production of their badge. Parking is also available in Carnfunnock Bay and Drains Bay. Toilets are open all year (excluding Christmas Day). The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Disabled parking – Disabled toilets – Lighting (entire route) – Visitors Centre.
- Dog Policy Not allowed in buildings. park operates dog zones. Dogs are not permitted in the maze, walled garden, activity centre, family fun zone, golf course or inside buildings. Dogs must be under control at all times. Use bins provided for waste.
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 4 Terrain: Flat, hilly, slopes and steps. Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start On Antrim Coast Road (A2), 3.5 miles north of Larne. Walk from the main car park following sign posts directly to the Carnfunnock Visitor Centre. Larne parkrun starts and ends at Drains Bay car park.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Trail Grade Easy TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER
The trail grades shown on OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com are based on desk-based assessments of available trail information. The categories—Easy, Moderate, Strenuous, and Very Strenuous—follow the Sustainable Trails Development Guide grading system.
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Suitable for most people, these routes are relatively flat, smooth and well-defined with occasional gentle slopes. There may be minor obstacles such as gates and bridges. A basic level of fitness will help to enjoy these trails.
