DISTANCE

1.8 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

Highway to Health, Randalstown

Antrim

This walk can be accessed from Randalstown’s beautiful and historic Viaduct Walkway and follows the scenic River Maine pathway. Continue following the signs and turn left at the playing fields onto the Ahoghill Road which connects with the Portglenone Road finally crossing at Main Street and finishing at the Viaduct entrance on New Street. The total route is 2.8 km and each km is clearly marked throughout the route. This route can be walked in either direction, returning you to the point you started from.

DISTANCE

1.8 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

OS MAP

Sheet 14

GRID REFERENCE

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COUNTY

Antrim

NEAREST TOWN

Randalstown

LANDSCAPE

Highway to Health

Trail Grade

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TERRAIN

Flat, occasional steep hill

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

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DIFFICULTY

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TRAIL INFORMATION

This route has been established in joint partnership with Antrim Borough Council and Randalstown ARCHES Community Association in order to promote a holistic physical activity contributing to a positive and healthy mind. Regular walking can improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and panic attacks; and has a positive effect on an individual’s whole body, emotional well-being, self-esteem and energy levels.

This holistic walk can be accessed from Randalstown’s beautiful and historic Viaduct Walkway and follows the scenic River Maine pathway. Continue following the signs and turn left at the playing fields onto the Ahoghill Road which connects with the Portglenone Road finally crossing at Main Street and finishing at the Viaduct entrance on New Street. The total route is 2.8 km and each km is clearly marked throughout the route. This route can be walked in either direction, returning you to the point you started from.

TRAIL INFORMATION

This route has been established in joint partnership with Antrim Borough Council and Randalstown ARCHES Community Association in order to promote a holistic physical activity contributing to a positive and healthy mind. Regular walking can improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and panic attacks; and has a positive effect on an individual’s whole body, emotional well-being, self-esteem and energy levels.

This holistic walk can be accessed from Randalstown’s beautiful and historic Viaduct Walkway and follows the scenic River Maine pathway. Continue following the signs and turn left at the playing fields onto the Ahoghill Road which connects with the Portglenone Road finally crossing at Main Street and finishing at the Viaduct entrance on New Street. The total route is 2.8 km and each km is clearly marked throughout the route. This route can be walked in either direction, returning you to the point you started from.

GETTING TO THE START

From Belfast - follow M2 North which leads onto M22. Take A6 exit marked 'Randalstown' onto Ballygrooby Roundabout. At roundabout take A6 exit onto Castle Road. Follow road into Randalstown. Enter Randalstown by going over bridge onto Bridge Street wh
  • Point of Interest
    Randalstown Viaduct and the River Maine
  • Facilities
    The route circles Randalstown Main Street where facilities are available typical to a small town (pubs, cafes, spar etc). John Street car park is surrounded by cafes with toillet facilities.
  • Getting to the Start
    From Belfast - follow M2 North which leads onto M22. Take A6 exit marked 'Randalstown' onto Ballygrooby Roundabout. At roundabout take A6 exit onto Castle Road. Follow road into Randalstown. Enter Randalstown by going over bridge onto Bridge Street wh
  • Public Transport

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