Section 19 of 19, Ulster Way
Belleek to Ballintoy
6.8 miles (11 km). About 2½ 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 249 m of climbing and 297 m of descent; highest point 373 m.
Breaks in the line are gaps in the mapped route.
Getting there
The section starts at Belleek.
- Car parks
- Car park, 10 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 10 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 150 m from the start. Directions
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Corry School, 1 km away (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 Ulster Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 75%, gravel and tracks 22%.
About 75% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 268 m in a kilometre (1 in 4), from the start.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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