Carnfunnock Country Park Walks and Map
Enjoy waymarked trails, pretty gardens and lovely views of the Antrim Coast in this country park near Larne in County Antrim. There's 191 hectares to explore with woodland trails, a maze, a beautiful sculptured walled garden and a wonderful coastline.
To continue your walking in the area head north to Glenarm where you can visit the historic Glenarm Castle and enjoy a walk around their beautiful grounds and gardens. Near here there's more fine coastal views and an ancient ruined church in Cushendall.
Postcode
BT40 2QG - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
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Pubs/Cafes
There's a great on site cafe where you can enjoy some refreshment after your walk.
Dog Walking
The woodland and parkland make for a pleasant dog walk though they are not allowed in all areas of the park.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head west and you could enjoy a climb to the popular Slemish Mountain. There's excellent views over the area from the summit of this viewpoint near Broughshane.
A few miles to the north west there's miles of woodland trails to enjoy in the expansive Glenariff Forest Park and Ballypatrick Forest.
The epic Gobbins Cliff Path and the Blackhead Lighthouse are further south along the coast and well worth a visit.
A few miles to the south there's the Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus. Here you'll find miles of good woodland trails and a number of attractive reservoirs.
Also nearby is the Glenoe Waterfall. The picturesque falls are located in the pretty village of Glenoe in County Antrim. It's a fine place for a walk with pleasant trails taking you through peaceful woodland to the 30ft high waterfall.
In nearby Carnlough you can try the Carnlough Cranny Falls Walk. This takes you along the old Mineral Railway to a picturesque waterfall and river gorge.
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Located north of the port of Larne in Country Antrim. Carnfunnock Country Park is packed full of exciting and unusual attractions to see and do, with over 473 acres of mixed woodland, colourful gardens, ponds, walking trails, beaches and coastline, not forgetting its spectacular panoramic views of the Antrim Coast and North Channel.
Flowering clematis in the walled garden.
The 'Northern Ireland Maze'. The maze was created in 1986, the 'Northern Ireland' theme a result of a design competition. It is planted in 'carpinus betulus', a variety of hornbeam.
Ice House. The Ice House was constructed in the mid 1800s to store ice for Cairncastle Lodge. It was built into the hill and would have had earth and vegetation piled on top to help keep the ice cool.
Old farm buildings
Flowering clematis in the walled garden
Fields and coast at the park. Looking towards Larne from Carnfunnock Country Park - the edge of the town is visible in the distance and you can just make out the three chimney tops of Ballylumford Power Station behind.
Towards Drains Bay from the park.