DISTANCE

1.7 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

Highway to Health, Rathcoole Walk B

Antrim

This urban walk is part of the Highway to Health Scheme - a simple and innovative scheme which aims to encourage people of all ages to walk for leisure and good health. It uses pole signs at one kilometre intervals on an established route.

DISTANCE

1.7 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

OS MAP

Sheet 15

GRID REFERENCE

J343847

COUNTY

Antrim

NEAREST TOWN

Newtownabbey

LANDSCAPE

Highway to Health

Trail Grade

null

TERRAIN

Urban landscape, tarmac / paving

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

null

DIFFICULTY

null

TRAIL INFORMATION

From the Diamond, turn right and walk towards the river. There, turn left and follow the path towards the Belfast Lough. When you reach the Shore Road, turn left and follow it past the first turn on your left, taking the second towards Abbots Cross. Turn left into and through the Playing Fields and return to The Diamond.

TRAIL INFORMATION

From the Diamond, turn right and walk towards the river. There, turn left and follow the path towards the Belfast Lough. When you reach the Shore Road, turn left and follow it past the first turn on your left, taking the second towards Abbots Cross. Turn left into and through the Playing Fields and return to The Diamond.

GETTING TO THE START

All three walks start at The Diamond, Rathcoole.
  • Dog Policy
    Dogs are allowed but must be kept under control.
  • Getting to the Start
    All three walks start at The Diamond, Rathcoole.
  • Public Transport

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