0.6 miles
Loop
Easy
Glenariff Forest Park, Viewpoint Trail
A short circular walk through woodland and stunning gardens offering spectacular views.
TRAIL INFORMATION
The route is clearly signposted, in a clockwise fashion.
This trail starts as a tarmac path leaving the car park through mature stand of larch trees to a view point on the edge of the Glen. From here you can enjoy views of the 'U' shaped glacially formed glen in front and below you, the vista includes views down to the coast and across the sea you can see the Mull of Kintyre.
The path then goes past the cafe and takes a route through mature woodland and ornamental gardens before returning you back to the cafe and car park.
These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time.
Please refer to the Forest Service NI link below for up-to-date information.
TRAIL INFORMATION
The route is clearly signposted, in a clockwise fashion.
This trail starts as a tarmac path leaving the car park through mature stand of larch trees to a view point on the edge of the Glen. From here you can enjoy views of the 'U' shaped glacially formed glen in front and below you, the vista includes views down to the coast and across the sea you can see the Mull of Kintyre.
The path then goes past the cafe and takes a route through mature woodland and ornamental gardens before returning you back to the cafe and car park.
These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time.
Please refer to the Forest Service NI link below for up-to-date information.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Sea views, ornamental garden
- Facilities Car park (fee charged), Picnic areas, Café, Shop, Toilets (disabled access), Camping and Caravaning, Electronic 'In-Touch' Information Kiosk, Way-marked/nature trails, Lecture room/Classroom, Permanent Exhibition, Guided tours available. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Shop (wheelchair accessible) – Visitors Centre – Disabled toilets
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 5 Terrain: Forest paths, steep in places Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start Accessed via the A43 - Ballymena to Cushendall Road.
- 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.
