Glenariff waterfalls
Boardwalks through a gorge of waterfalls in the 'Queen of the Glens of Antrim'.
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 140 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 276 m
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About this walk
Glenariff waterfalls is a moderate 4.8 km circular walk with 140 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Glenariff Forest Park (grid reference NW 364 772).
Glenariff is the best known of the nine Glens of Antrim. In the forest park, a waterfall walkway follows the Inver and Glenariff rivers through a wooded gorge, past the falls of Ess-na-Larach and Ess-na-Crub.
The walk climbs back through the forest with views down the glen to the sea. The boardwalks and steps can be slippery.
Route
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1
The waterfall walkway
Descend into the gorge and follow the boardwalks past the falls.
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2
Back through the forest
Climb back through the forest to the car park.
Summit
On the way
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Ess na LarachWaterfall · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Glenariff waterfalls take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 4.8 km route, which has 140 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glenariff Forest Park (grid reference NW 364 772). Car park in the forest park (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Boardwalks, steps and forest paths; steep in places.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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