Section 2 of 6, Causeway Coast Way
Portrush to Portballintrae
6.8 miles (10.9 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
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Diversion in place on this route. On sections 5 and 6, not this one. The details are on their pages.
Up and down
About 181 m of climbing and 172 m of descent; highest point 56 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Portrush.
- Stations
- Portrush, 110 m from the start. DirectionsDhu Varren, 810 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 220 m from the start. DirectionsPortrush Dunluce Avenue, 250 m from the start. DirectionsDhu Varren Post Office, 560 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Sandhill Drive (free), 180 m from the start. DirectionsDunluce Avenue (pay), 270 m from the start. DirectionsWest Strand Car Park (free), 380 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Portballintrae. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 40 m from the finish. DirectionsBus stop, 40 m from the finish. DirectionsBus stop, 370 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Causeway Coast Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitcausewaycoastandglens.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 69%, earth, rock and mud 20%.
About 48% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 39 m in a kilometre (1 in 26), starting 3.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Quays, Portrush: at the start.The Station, Portrush: at the start.The Harbour Bar, Portrush: 0.4 miles in.Kiwi's Brew Bar, Portrush: 1.4 miles in.Springhill, Portrush: 1.7 miles in.
- Cafés
- Babushka, Portrush: 0.2 miles in.Anne's cafe, Portrush: 0.5 miles in.The Safehouse, Portrush: 1.5 miles in.Bob & Berts, Portrush: 1.5 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Follow Coast, Portrush: 1.5 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Indigo Café, Portrush: 1.6 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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