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the little
near you
book of
greatwalks
Northern Ireland
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HelloHow to use this guide
easy, moderate or hard
in hours and minutes
Walks are listed under ‘themes’, and there is a map on page 22, so you can clearly see where they all are and those that are local to you. Why not have a look and see what’s nearby or pick somewhere further afield and make a day of it?
Each walk is rated so you can pick a grade that works for you, and we’ve also given a rough indication of the time the walk will take.
Whether you’re looking for tranquil woodland, wild coastline, or lazy lakeside meanders, Northern Ireland has some very special places to explore on foot.
Discover some of them with the help of this handy guide. We’ve put it together with our outdoor rangers and friends at Cotswold Outdoor, who’ve recommended some top spots and a few of their favourite strolls.
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Find the walk for you Once you’ve found a walk you’d like to try, head to our website and search for it there. All our walks are in a print-friendly format with full route details, a map and things to spot along the way.
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Backpack essentials
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A dry bag. Keep all your spare layers and electronic devices inside one of these waterproof wonders, stuff it into your rucksack, and shrug off the rain.
Comfy footwear. They’re with you every step of the way, so having the correct footwear will make the miles fly by.
A waterproof jacket. The famous Northern Ireland weather. There’s no getting around it, so we always pack for December in July, just in case.
Quality socks. However far you roam, a pair of quality walking socks will go a long way to keep your feet dry and happy.
Repair tape. From patching torn waterproofs to sealing broken zips, this miracle tape has proved its worth countless times.
The walking experts at Cotswold Outdoor show us what’s inside their kitbag.
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Contents
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Water’s edgeGiant’s Causeway 9Carrick-a-Rede 10Castle Ward 11
WoodlandStrangford Lough 13Florence Court 14Ardress House 15
Wildlife and natureCrom 17Portstewart Strand 18Murlough National Nature Reserve 19
History Castle Coole 27The Argory 28Springhill 29
Season’s bestMinnowburn 31Mount Stewart 32Rowallane Garden 33
Views and peaksDivis and the Black Mountain 35North Down and Ards Peninsula 36Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House 37
Season’s best
Water’s edge Woodland
Views and peaks
HistoryWildlife and nature
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moderate 1hr 30mins
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Water’s edgeFrom beachside ambling to clifftopscrambles, walking by water is ashortcut to happiness. Whet yourappetite with these strolls.
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Giant’s CausewayPower, drama and myth
Giant’s Causeway red trail. With the wild wind howling along the jagged cliffs, spraying salt into the air, head out across the dramatic grassland overlooking the Causeway’s bays.
Giant’s Causeway green trail.Look out for breeding skylarks, stonechats and choughs on this peaceful clifftop walk with stunning views of the Causeway’s mythical rocks.
moderate 30mins – 1hr 30mins
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easy 50mins
Castle WardA living shoreline
Castle Ward boundary trail. From waterside to woodlands to parkland, discover the varied landscapes and rich habitats surrounding Castle Ward.
Castle Ward loughside trail. Keep your eyes peeled for the large seal colony and thousands of waterfowl and waders that inhabit the sheltered waters of Strangford Lough.
hard 3hrs
Carrick-a-RedeA walk above water
Carrick-a-Rede coastal walk. Setting off from the traditional fishing village of Ballintoy, trace the line of coast over windswept grasslands and winding rocky paths to Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. As you cross the bridge, you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the clear green water and ancient caverns far below – if you dare to look down, that is.
moderate 1hr
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WoodlandFrom medieval forests to dappled woodlands, we look after places filled with birdsong and the sound of the wind dancing in the trees.
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Strangford LoughWild woodland, serene shoreline
Nugent’s Wood walk. With Strangford Lough’s tranquil waters at your side, follow the tree-lined paths deep into Nugent’s Wood. This is one of the few places in Northern Ireland where you can still see red squirrels playing in the boughs, not to mention thousands of waterfowl flocking to the lough and seals resting on the islands.
moderate 1hr
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Ardress HouseEnchanting woodland
The Lady’s Mile. The short Lady’s Mile Walk guides you through a peaceful belt of woodland surrounding Ardress House. Pause for a moment and through the gaps in the trees you can glimpse charming views of the white-walled farmhouse with its quiet apple orchard nestled in pastoral farmland.
moderate 20mins
moderate 1hr 30mins – 2hrs
Florence CourtWhere the trees whisper
Florence Court blue trail. Wander through native Irish woodland as you discover the estate’s many historical features, including one of the most important trees in Ireland.
Florence Court red trail. This challenging hike takes you through the wild forest, rising above the canopy for an unforgettable view of Fermanagh’s glistening lakes and hills.
easy 1hr
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easy 1hr 10mins
Wildlife and natureThe outdoor places we look after are living breathing worlds. These walks are a chance to glimpse Mother Nature in her element.
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CromNature at its richest
Nature’s harvest walk. Discover a living landscape of islands, waterways, marshland and forest as you stroll through one of the UK’s most important nature reserves.
Crom wildlife walk. Red squirrels, otters, fallow deer and herons are just a few of the animals you can see living side by side in Crom’s brilliantly varied landscapes.
easy 1hr 10mins
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moderate 1hr 15mins
Murlough National Nature ReserveNestled between mountains and sea
Murlough north point nature trail. Follow sandy paths, heathland tracks and quiet woodland trails, where you can spot sparrowhawks hunting amid the sycamore trees.
Murlough south end nature trail. With the Mourne Mountains providing a dramatic backdrop, walk in the footsteps of Neolithic man as you explore ancient sand dunes teeming with life.
moderate 1hr 15mins
Portstewart StrandSculpted by the sea winds
Sand dune and estuary walk. Meander through a 6,000-year-old maze of sand dunes where orchids and other wild flowers dance in the sea breeze and butterflies flit about the tall grass. Then to the Bann Estuary, a salt-marsh where you can watch green, white and brown shelducks swimming alongside other waders in the gentle river water.
easy 2hrs
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Andrew Upton, Coast and Countryside Manager (Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula). Find the ‘Mount Stewart red trail’ on page 32.
‘The views from the newly opened walking trails at Mount Stewart Demesne are breathtaking. Strangford Lough is magnificent and on a clear day you can see the Mourne Mountains and the Belfast Hills from the Temple of the Winds.’
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MapGiant’s Causeway
Carrick-a-Rede
Castle Ward
Strangford Lough – Nugent’s Wood
Florence Court
Ardress House
Crom
Portstewart Strand
Murlough NNR
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Dermot McCann, Divis and the Black Mountain Ranger. Find the ‘Divis and the Black Mountain ridge trail’ on page 35.
‘I am extremely fortunate to experience the mountains in all weathers. The best time of the year for me is in February, as the sky is clean, clear, crisp and you can see for miles and miles.’
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HistoryThese places meant something special to others, who walked, loved and knew them completely. Discover their stories and see the world around you with different eyes.
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Castle CooleA patchwork of grandeur and nature
Castle Coole lake walk. Follow a historic track created by the 1st Earl of Belmore in the late 18th century. As you skirt the lake’s bank, keep an eye out for waders and waterfowl.
Castle Coole beech walk. Explore a woodland planted around 1709 where 300-year-old oak trees still stand and you’ll find an ancient ‘ice house’ used to store meat and fish.
easy 30mins
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Springhill Walk through history
Sawpit Hill walk. Enjoy views of Slieve Gallion as the path leads you around Springhill’s estate, waymarked by great oaks and a ring of trees where the sawpit was once located.
Beech Hill walk. Amble down a shady boulevard of beech trees, replanted in 1984 to conserve a 300-year-old pathway, arriving at an ancient tower built in 1731.
moderate 30–40mins
easy 30mins
The ArgoryA peaceful riverside estate
Lime tree walk. Stroll along a historic avenue of lime trees where snowdrops and spring flowers unfurl beneath the trees, before returning along the banks of the River Blackwater.
Blackwater River walk.Look out for kingfishers darting across the water as you follow the River Blackwater around the estate, crossing on the industrial-age Bond’s Bridge.
easy 40mins
moderate 20mins
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Season’s bestFrom spring freshness to autumn colour, these places really shine at different times of year.
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MinnowburnA living oasis in the city
Giant’s Ring trail. Crunch your way through the autumn leaves as you explore rolling woodlands, beneath a canopy of copper, bronze and golden hues.
Terrace Hill garden trail. A wonderful summer stroll along the banks of the River Lagan, where you can spot wetland birds such as little grebe, moorhens and tufted ducks as well as marvellous views from Terrace Hill across the Lagan Valley.
easy 1hr 20mins
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Rowallane GardenSet your imagination free
Garden walks. From spring woodlands carpeted with bluebells and snowdrops to a walled garden bursting with summer fragrance, Rowallane is a garden for all seasons. Follow one of the paths and you’ll discover a patchwork of gardens full of rare and exotic specimens, creative ideas and original artwork.
easy 30mins – 1hr
Mount Stewart Chorus of colour
Lake walk. See the changing palette of Mount Stewart garden reflected in the lake, from the vivid colours of spring and summer, through autumn’s fire to the silver beauty of winter.
Mount Stewart red trail. In summer, keep your eyes (and ears) peeled for red squirrels playing and woodpeckers drumming in the trees while butterflies dance across the fields and meadows.
easy 45mins
moderate 1hr 30mins
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hard 50mins
Views and peaksThe wide open sky above and the world before you – the view from the top is always worth it.
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Divis and the Black MountainA wilderness on the city’s doorstep
Ridge trail. Keep an eye out for red grouse, skylarks and peregrine falcons as you scale Black Mountain for unbeatable views across the Belfast skyline.
Summit walk. A steep walk through thriving heathland to the summit of Divis Mountain. On a clear day you can see the Scottish, Cumbrian and Welsh uplands rising from the horizon.
moderate 3hrs
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Downhill Demesne and Hezlett HouseA landscape lost in time
Downhill Demesne walk. Leaving Downhill’s gardens and lost relics behind you, venture out across windswept clifftops in search of a temple perched high above the roaring sea. From here, you can pause for a moment and look out across the glistening waters and emerald grasslands of the Inishowen Peninsula.
moderate 1hr 30mins
North Down and Ards PeninsulaRugged rocks with timeless views
Kearney Coastal walk. Follow the North Down Coastal Path along a stretch of coastline that has remained untouched for generations and offers up breathtaking views of the Isle of Man.
Orlock. Explore the wild rocky headlands and sheltered beaches of Orlock point, with stunning views across the Irish Sea to the Copeland Islands and Scotland beyond.
easy 1hr 30mins easy 2hrs
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‘I love the diversity of the Northern Ireland landscape, from the Mountains of Mourne looking down onto Murlough and out towards Dundrum Bay, through to the fantastic coastline including Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and the Giant’s Causeway.’
Dave Astin, Cotswold Outdoor Belfast store manager.
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