Section 12 of 19, Ulster Way
Glenarm to Ballycastle
27.9 miles (44.9 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.
Access disputed on this route. On section 14 (Portstewart to Dungiven), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 1,182 m of climbing and 1,329 m of descent; highest point 508 m.
Breaks in the line are gaps in the mapped route.
Getting there
The section starts at Glenarm.
- Car parks
- Car park, 210 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 210 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 320 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Ballycastle. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Market Street, 120 m from the finish. DirectionsMarine Corner, 830 m from the finish. DirectionsMarine Circle, 840 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 44%; the rest (52%) isn't recorded.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 4 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 222 m in a kilometre (1 in 5), starting 4.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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