Section 2 of 2, Moyle Way
Ballycastle to Waterfoot
27.8 miles (44.8 km). About 11 hours, challenging.
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.
Up and down
About 1,126 m of climbing and 1,392 m of descent; highest point 508 m.
Breaks in the line are gaps in the mapped route.
Getting there
The section starts at Ballycastle.
- Bus stops
- Market Street, 120 m from the start. DirectionsMarine Corner, 840 m from the start. DirectionsMarine Circle, 850 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 10 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 30 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 90 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Waterfoot. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 43%; the rest (52%) isn't recorded.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 4 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 249 m in a kilometre (1 in 4), starting 15.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- House of McDonnell, Ballycastle: at the start.Diamond Arms, Ballycastle: at the start.The Mariner, Waterfoot: at the finish.The Castle Bar, Upper Town: near the start, about 250 m off the way.
- Café
- Glenariff Tea House & Gift Shop: 23.6 miles in, about 250 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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