United Kingdom / Ireland : Northern Ireland

Walking the Antrim Way

Trip code: W04AN

Self-guided walking

4 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

11.0Kg CO2e

Navigation App

SUMMARY

  • UNESCO world heritage site of Giants Causeway, hexagonal interlocking basalt columns formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago
  • Spectacular scenery with castles and beautiful beaches
  • Stay in Bushmills, the home of the famous Bushmills whiskey distillery

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Breakfasts daily
  • Navigation app
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Walking transfers as required

TRIP DESCRIPTION

A 4 night walk along the wonderful Antrim Way which explores one of the most beautiful sections of Ireland's northern coast. Boasting the fabulous Glens of Antrim, fantastic castles & beautiful beaches - to say nothing of the wonderful Bushmills distillery - it's a pleasure to discover. On your final day, visit the famous Carrick-a-Rede bridge used as a location in the popular Game of Thrones TV series and walk across the magnificent UNESCO listed Giant's Causeway where there are more than 40,000 hexagonal interlocking, basalt columns, formed over 60 million years ago by volcanic eruptions or maybe, as local legend suggests, built by the giant Fionn as a path to Scotland to challenge his rival there.

These way-marked trails pass through a truly wonderful region to discover, with rugged and windswept cliffs, spectacular scenery and fabulous unspoiled beaches,

Terrain

Terrain for this holiday will include rocky and muddy mountain paths, gravel tracks, along with grassy trails and beach walking, interspersed with some road walking. Conditions can be wet underfoot, making sturdy boots essential.

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrive in Ballycastle

Arrive in Ballycastle

You stay at Corratavey B&B.

hotel details

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Corratavey B&B, Ballycastle

TRIP ADVISOR


Corratavey bed and breakfast is a few minutes walk to Ballycastle seafront and harbour and is situated close to the Giants Causeway Coast & Glens.

Day 2: Orra Beg to Ballycastle (20km/12.4mi)

After a transfer to Orra Beg you head back north to Ballycastle along the Moyle Way. Passing through forest tracks and along the banks of the Glenshesk River through the Breen Oakwood Nature Reserve. Continuing onward by country road with views of the Glenshesk River, Knocklayd Mountain and Coolaveely Wood before following a good forest path through Ballycastle Forest following a good forest path into Ballycastle itself where you stay for the next two nights.

elevation

You stay at Corratavey B&B.

hotel details

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Corratavey B&B, Ballycastle

TRIP ADVISOR


Corratavey bed and breakfast is a few minutes walk to Ballycastle seafront and harbour and is situated close to the Giants Causeway Coast & Glens.

Day 3: Fair Head Loop (8km/5.0mi)

A return transfer take you to the start of your walk around the magnificent coastal route of Murlough and Fair Head. The path hugs the ruggedly beautiful coast with dramatic cliff drops. Return to Ballycastle.

elevation

You stay at Corratavey B&B.

hotel details

 equivalent

Corratavey B&B, Ballycastle

TRIP ADVISOR


Corratavey bed and breakfast is a few minutes walk to Ballycastle seafront and harbour and is situated close to the Giants Causeway Coast & Glens.

Day 4: Larrybane to the Giants Causeway (16km/9.9mi)

Transfer to Larrybane visitor centre and the famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. The bridge first built in 1755 by salmon fishermen spans an 80-foot-deep chasm that renders Carrick-a-Rede an island. Continue along the coastal path to Ballintoy, a fantastic little harbour at the foot of the cliffs before reaching the beautiful White Park Bay. Stroll onwards to the village of Portbraddan and the ruins of Dunseverick Castle and on to the Giant’s Causeway. More than 40,000 hexagonal interlocking, basalt columns formed over 60 million years ago by volcanic eruptions or as local legend suggests, built by the giant Fionn as a path to Scotland to challenge his rival there. From here you take the public bus (payable locally) for the last few miles into Bushmills for you final night and where you can find the famous Bushmills whiskey distillery.

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You stay at Cottesmore B&B.

hotel details

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Cottesmore B&B, Bushmills

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Hairdryer
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TV


Cottesmore bed and breakfast is set on the edge of Bushmills Village and in a designated 'Area of outstanding Natural Beauty'. It is the perfect location for exploring the Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and just a 5 minute walk from the world famous 'Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery'. Rooms are modern and tastefully decorated.

Day 5: Departure from Bushmills

You stay at Cottesmore B&B.

hotel details

 equivalent

Cottesmore B&B, Bushmills

HOTEL WEBSITE      TRIP ADVISOR

Shops
Mastercard
Visa
Hairdryer
WiFi
TV


Cottesmore bed and breakfast is set on the edge of Bushmills Village and in a designated 'Area of outstanding Natural Beauty'. It is the perfect location for exploring the Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and just a 5 minute walk from the world famous 'Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery'. Rooms are modern and tastefully decorated.

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These tour prices are per person, based on two people sharing. Single supplement from $492.

TRAVEL DETAILS

Call now to speak to our specialist team at 0044 1606 720199 or email us at sales@headwater.com for enquiries or to book your trip.

REVIEWS

The agent (Megan) quickly understood what we wanted to achieve and worked with us to get the flights and extra accommodation we required in addition to the walking package we were interested in. The prices were fair and individually identified. Megan explained how the self guided walk would work and answered all our questions. We were able to get the whole thing organised in one phone call. All the documentation arrived promptly.

4 Oct 2025

Professional. Accommodating. Communicative.

2 Sep 2025

Excellent service from Megan, she’s been fantastic arranging our booking, a very professional attitude, polite and courteous attitude and she’s kept us informed every step of the way. Thank you Megan!

Michael Whalley, 22 Jun 2025

Megan, the sales assistant whom I dealt with was very pleasant and helpful - the holiday was organised very quickly and efficiently- I couldn’t have asked for a better service.

9 Jan 2025


Self-guided walking

4 nights,
hotel-to-hotel

Level: 2
Moderate

11.0Kg CO2e

Navigation App

4 nights from $1535

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