Long-distance walk · Northern Ireland
Causeway Coast Way
Northern Ireland's finest coast walk, past the Giant's Causeway.
- Distance
- 45 km
- 28 miles
- Stages
- 4
- 2–3 days for most people
- Total ascent
- 836 m
- over the whole trail
- Highest point
- 169 m
About the Causeway Coast Way
The Causeway Coast Way follows the north Antrim coast from Portstewart to Ballycastle, past Dunluce Castle, the Giant's Causeway, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and the sweep of White Park Bay.
Some sections follow beaches and the shore. Check tide times, and take the inland alternative if the tide or a storm makes a section unsafe.
Stages
The usual stages, ending where there's somewhere to stay. Times are by Naismith's rule, without stops.
| Stage | Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portstewart to Portrush | 6.5 km | 38 m | 1½ h | GPX for stage 1 |
| 2 | Portrush to Bushmills | 9.8 km | 113 m | 2 h | GPX for stage 2 |
| 3 | Bushmills to Ballintoy | 18.7 km | 536 m | 4½ h | GPX for stage 3 |
| 4 | Ballintoy to Ballycastle | 10.0 km | 150 m | 2½ h | GPX for stage 4 |
Walks along the way
Day walks that start near the trail, for a rest day or a detour.
