Section 13 of 19, Ulster Way
Ballycastle to Portstewart
30.2 miles (48.7 km). About 12 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.
Access disputed on this route. On section 14 (Portstewart to Dungiven), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 1,293 m of climbing and 1,302 m of descent; highest point 171 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ballycastle.
- Bus stops
- Market Street, 120 m from the start. DirectionsMarine Corner, 830 m from the start. DirectionsMarine Circle, 840 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 10 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 20 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 100 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Portstewart. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Promenade, 90 m from the finish. DirectionsBus stop, 180 m from the finish. DirectionsAtlantic Circle, 510 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Ulster Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 47%, earth, rock and mud 17%, gravel and tracks 10%, grass 6%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 8 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 4 gates, 3 stream crossings, 22 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 52 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 12.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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