DISTANCE

10.3 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Linear

TRAIL GRADE

Strenuous

Castlerock to Portstewart

Londonderry

DISTANCE

10.3 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Linear

OS MAP

4

GRID REFERENCE

C773359

COUNTY

Londonderry

NEAREST TOWN

Castlerock/Portstewart

LANDSCAPE

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LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Strenuous

TERRAIN

Rural roads and busy main roads.

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

null

DIFFICULTY

null

TRAIL INFORMATION

This is a Link section therefore walkers are actively encouraged to make use of the public transport links between Castlerock and Portstewart. The section is on mainly quiet rural roads between Castlerock and Coleraine. The section from Coleraine to Portstewart follows the busy A2. The route is not signposted on the ground. For those walkers determined to complete of full circuit of Northern Ireland then accurate maps of this Link section are available to download. When walking on road sections please observe the Highway Code and it is advised to wear high visibility clothing. From Castlerock to Coleriane follow Ballywooleen Road, Cranagh Road, Wheatsheaf Road, Cart Hall Road, Kings Road, Castlerock Road, crossing the bridge at Coleraine. Then via – Circular Road, Millburn Road and Portstewart Road, to Portstewart, then follow Larkhill Road, Burnside Road, Strand Road to start of Causeway Coast Way.

TRAIL INFORMATION

This is a Link section therefore walkers are actively encouraged to make use of the public transport links between Castlerock and Portstewart. The section is on mainly quiet rural roads between Castlerock and Coleraine. The section from Coleraine to Portstewart follows the busy A2. The route is not signposted on the ground. For those walkers determined to complete of full circuit of Northern Ireland then accurate maps of this Link section are available to download. When walking on road sections please observe the Highway Code and it is advised to wear high visibility clothing. From Castlerock to Coleriane follow Ballywooleen Road, Cranagh Road, Wheatsheaf Road, Cart Hall Road, Kings Road, Castlerock Road, crossing the bridge at Coleraine. Then via – Circular Road, Millburn Road and Portstewart Road, to Portstewart, then follow Larkhill Road, Burnside Road, Strand Road to start of Causeway Coast Way.
  • Point of Interest
    N/A
  • Facilities
    N/A
  • Public Transport
  • Level of Difficulty
    Strenuous 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.

    These grades are provided as a general guide to help users choose trails that may be suitable for them. They are not a substitute for official, on-site grading or safety information provided by the relevant land manager, which may differ from the information on these websites.

    Outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including the risk of injury, death, property damage, and other hazards. By using information from OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, injury, or damage arising from the use of this information.

    Conditions on trails can change, and the actual environment may differ from what is described online. Users should always exercise their own judgment, take appropriate precautions, and remain responsible for their own safety and conduct at all times.

    All information provided on OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com is intended as a guide only and should be used alongside your own experience, awareness, and careful decision-making.

    Physically demanding, narrow trails with steep climbs and descents over short and long distances. Expect the surface to be uneven and changeable throughout with natural surfaces like grass, exposed rock and trodden earth. The surface may change suddenly and be unstable in places. There will be slippery sections when wet and large, frequent obstacles like exposed roots, large boulders, overgrown sections, uneven stiles and long stretches of uneven steps.

    Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended.

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