Section 5 of 6, Causeway Coast Way
Dunseverick to Ballintoy
6.1 miles (9.8 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. WalkNI says that between Ballintoy and Ballycastle the route is diverted via Glenstaughey Road, an interim measure while Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council works towards an off-road coastal path. Source: walkni.com.
Up and down
About 331 m of climbing and 237 m of descent; highest point 127 m.
Breaks in the line are gaps in the mapped route.
Getting there
The section starts at Dunseverick.
- Bus stops
- Dunseverick Castle, 50 m from the start. DirectionsBus stop, 640 m from the start. DirectionsMilltown Cottages, 850 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Dunseverick Castle, 10 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 930 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Ballintoy. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Carrick-a-rede Car Park, 30 m from the finish. DirectionsCarrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, 300 m from the finish. DirectionsMain Street, 680 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Causeway Coast Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitcausewaycoastandglens.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 26%, paved or flagged 24%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 3 stiles, 1 gate, 2 stream crossings, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 93 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 5.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Cafés
- Roarks Kitchen, Ballintoy: 4.1 miles in. Seats outside, step-free.The Weighbridge Tearoom, Ballintoy: at the finish. Seats outside.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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