2 miles
Loop
Easy
Highway to Health, Ballymoney
Starting in Riverside Park main car park the route begins in the wooded section of the park, then on road through a section of Ballymoney Town then back into a newer section of Riverside Park. The walk can be commenced from any point and walked in either direction.
TRAIL INFORMATION
Starting at the main Riverside Park Car Park off Armour Avenue, follow the path network to the right underneath the road bridge and along the north side of Ballymoney River. Cross at the third footbridge and follow the path round to the right and along the south side of the River. Continue until the path passes Trolans garage on the left and comes up onto the Ballymena Road. Cross and turn right along Rodeing Foot, Meetinghouse Street and Castle Street. At Bravallen Road turn left and second left again back into Riverside Park via the Bravallen Road Car Park. Follow the path across the footbridge making a right turn back to the starting point at the main car park.
TRAIL INFORMATION
Starting at the main Riverside Park Car Park off Armour Avenue, follow the path network to the right underneath the road bridge and along the north side of Ballymoney River. Cross at the third footbridge and follow the path round to the right and along the south side of the River. Continue until the path passes Trolans garage on the left and comes up onto the Ballymena Road. Cross and turn right along Rodeing Foot, Meetinghouse Street and Castle Street. At Bravallen Road turn left and second left again back into Riverside Park via the Bravallen Road Car Park. Follow the path across the footbridge making a right turn back to the starting point at the main car park.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Visit the Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden on route
- Facilities Two car parks, toilets and childrens play area in Riverside Park. Various town amenities to hand in the urban section including retail/toilets etc.
- Getting to the Start From the town centre follow signs for the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre. At Rodeing Foot take a right turn into Armour Avenue just before Trolan's Garage, the car park is on the right.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Trail Grade Easy TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER
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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.
