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Glens of Antrim Walking Holiday on the Moyle Way in Northern Ireland
Cushendall to Ballycastle
Day by Day Itinerary
Cushendall on Glens of Antrim walking holiday
with Lets Go Walking
A 29 mile section of the Ulster Way in Northern Ireland between Ballycastle and Cushendall through the Glens of Antrim along the Moyle Way. This route can be walked in either direction.
This is one of our Moorland Walking Holidays and also one of our Northern Ireland Walking Holidays.
A 27 mile self-guided Glens of Antrim walking holiday on the Moyle Way, part of The Ulster Way.
Its high plateau, deep sided glens and fast flowing rivers are a real contrast to the Causeway Coast Way just a few miles away.
This area is rich in history, dating back to Neolithic times and full of myth and legends.
The glens are full of waterfalls, fast flowing rivers, lush forests and peat bogs.
This route can also be walked in the opposite direction from Ballycastle to Cushendall.
You can combine this Glens of Antrim walking holiday with our walk on the Causeway Coast Way for a longer walking holiday.
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.
The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
Glens of Antrim Walking Holiday
Suggested Tour Duration:
3 nights, 2 days walking
Total Distance:
29 miles
Min/max daily distance:
12/17 miles
Average Daily distance:
14 miles
Grading:
moderate
Features:
Glens of Antrim
Glenariff Forest
Essathothan Waterfall
This walk connects with:
Causeway Coast Way
Glens of Antrim Walking Holiday on Moyle Way
Cushendall to Ballycastle
Day by Day Itinerary
Optional Day in Belfast
Day 1: Arrive at Cushendall
To start your walking holiday on The Glens Of Antrim Moyle Way walking trail you make your own way to Cushendall, Northern Ireland (Ulster) for your first night’s accommodation. Cushendall is well connected to Belfast by bus. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary as well as ferry or plane travel from UK. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided walking holiday on The Glens of Antrim Moyle Way
Day 2: Waterfoot or Cushendall to Orra Beg 14.5 or 17 miles
Today you can start your walking with a pleasant coastal walk from Cushendall to the little town of Waterfoot, or we can transfer you to Waterfoot shortening your walk to 14.5 miles. One of the highlights of The Glens of Antrim and Moyle Way walking trail is the Essathothan Waterfall. You then ascend into Glenariff Forest, famous for birds of prey and mixed woodland. Then the walking trail emerges in to open moorland in the shadow of Trostan Mountain before reaching Orra Beg. At Orra Beg you will be met and transferred to Cushendall for your overnight stay.
Day 3: Orra Beg to Ballycastle 11.5 miles
We transfer you back to Orra Beg where the walking is on open moorland in the shadow of Trostan Mountain. The route passes ancient standing stones and through forests, and all around there are great views. The walking trail follows the course of the River Glenshesk with its many waterfalls and a chance to see red squirrels. On walking into Ballycastle the hiking trail follows the route of the old disused railway which ran from Ballycastle to Ballymena under the shadow of Knocklayd Mountain. Ballycastle has a fine selections of bars and restaurants, it also has a fine beach and pretty little harbour.
Optional day at Ballycastle
Explore the Antrim Coast or take a day trip to Rathlin Island.
Optional Day in Belfast
Day 4: Depart after breakfast
Depart after breakfast or extend your holiday and spend some time in the area.
At Ballycastle the Moyle Way connects with the Causeway Coast Way.
We can transfer you to your car or station.
along the Moyle Way
Cushendall to Ballycastle
in Northern Ireland
4 day itinerary
2 days walking and 3 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | arrive Cushendall | |
| Optional Day | optional extra day in Cushendall | |
| Day 2: | Cushendall or Waterfoot to Orra Beg | 17 or 14 miles |
| Day 3: | Orra Beg to Ballycastle | 12 miles |
| Optional Day | optional extra day in Ballycastle with optional day trip to Rathin Island | |
| Day 4: | depart Cushendall |
4 day itinerary 3 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2025 | £417 | £714 | £774 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
A 29 mile section of the Ulster Way in Northern Ireland between Ballycastle and Cushendall through the Glens of Antrim along the Moyle Way. This route can be walked in either direction.
This is one of our Moorland Walking Holidays and also one of our Northern Ireland Walking Holidays.
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Glens of Antrim Moyle Way
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Ballycastle
Marine Hotel
double/twin
£55.00
single
£128.00
What’s included
on your UK Glens of Antrim Walking Holiday on the Moyle Way
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- maps
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
Optional Extras
for your UK Glens of Antrim Walking Holiday on the Moyle Way
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your UK Glens of Antrim Walking Holiday on the Moyle Way
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Glens of Antrim Walking Holiday:
How to get there
- By Plane to Belfast or Londonderry where we can arrange transfer to Cushendall or Ballycastle
- By Sea to Belfast or Larne
- By Car to Cushendall or Ballycastle where parking is available
- By Train / Bus to Belfast, then Cushendall or Ballycastle
We have moorland walking holidays in the UK in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
This is one of our categories of walking holidays.
- Cleveland Way
- Coleridge Way in Somerset
- Copper Trail in Cornwall
- Cumbria Way passes through the Lake District
- Dales Way
- Dartmoor Way in Devon
- Glens of Antrim on the Moyle Way in Northern Ireland
- Glyndwrs Way in Wales
- Hadrians Wall Path
- Hebridean Way in Scotland
- Herriot Way
- Isle of Man Coastal and Moorland Footpath
- Macmillan Way West
- Mourne Way in Northern Ireland
- Richmond Way
- Tarka Trail in Devon
- Two Moors Way in Devon
- West Highland Way in Scotland
- Wicklow Way in Ireland
- Yorkshire Wolds Way
