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Portrush to Portstewart Cliff Walk

5.5 miles (8.8 km)

Open Streetmap This popular coastal walk follows a section of the Causeway Coast from Portrush to Portstewart.
The route runs for about 9km passing along the fairly flat coastal path with wonderful views over the North Atlantic coast.
You can start the walk from the car park on the West Strand in Portrush. The train station is also near here. The walk then passes along the scenic West Strand Beach before continuing to Rinagree Point with views towards the Old Course at Portstewart Golf Club.
In Portsewart the walk passes around Harbour Hill before heading along the cliff top path where there are more fine views and scenic beaches to enjoy. The walk runs for just under 9km.
To continue your walking in the area head north east to visit the spectacular Giant's Causeway. The causeway is one of the highlights of the country with its amazing rock formations and sea views.

Portrush to Portstewart Cliff Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To the west is the climb to Binevenagh Mountain . The area is a designated AONB and includes a pretty lake, impressive geological features and wonderful hill top views.

Photos

West Strand, Portrush - geograph.org.uk - 4029185

West Strand, Portrush

The Port Path near Portrush (1) - geograph.org.uk - 633670

The Port Path near Portrush. The Port Path runs from Portstewart to Portrush. Much of it follows the Atlantic coast. This is the entrance to the path at Ballyreagh. Portrush is to the right.

Crab Isle - geograph.org.uk - 238557

Crab Isle

Coast east of Portstewart - geograph.org.uk - 4029142

Coast east of Portstewart

The Old Course, Portstewart - geograph.org.uk - 4029134

The Old Course, Portstewart

Taking in the view, Portstewart - geograph.org.uk - 4063332

Taking in the view, Portstewart

Rocky shore, Portstewart - geograph.org.uk - 4491120

Rocky shore, Portstewart

Sunset at Portstewart, Co Londonderry - geograph.org.uk - 51657

Sunset at Portstewart, Co Londonderry

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