About the tour
£10.00
Welcome to the booking page for the Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Festival in Spring 2025. This Festival is funded by Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council.
We are happy to offer a selection of three iconic routes in the Glens and Sperrins area coupled with interesting themes to explore along the way. Join us for this exciting series of walks in North Antrim and Co. Derry.
Tales & Stories of Bun Abhainn Doinne (6km) 3-4hrs
Difficulty: Moderate Walk
Date: Friday 14th March
Meeting Point: — Cushendun Car Park & Toilets
Registration: — 1pm
Walk Start time: — 1.30pm
Finish Time: — 5pm
Map Link to Registration: https://bit.ly/4irPa29
Cost: £10
This moderate looped walk is on minor roads, beaches and forest tracks. It takes in the historic and natural landscapes of one of the lesser trodden important villages in the Glens. The walk is suitable for everyone with an average level of fitness and has a total distance of 5km. Please note there will be un-even ground not suitable for those with mobility issues, however some sections of the walk on minor roads would be suitable.
Cushendun (Cois, or Bun Abnainn Daoine- along or at the mouth of the River Dunn – the brown river- as Gaeilge) holds an iconic place in the history of the north coast & glens. As a small port it is intimately connected with Scotland, and its waters give rise to many a tale and story of sea-faring. Geologically significant, the area was also a strong-hold of Shane ‘The Proud’ O’Neill and a significant Erenagh- territory granted to the christian church under Brehon Law.
The walk will start in the village and take in the caves and shore-line of Cois Abhainn Doinne, including Castle Carra, before exploring the forested land of Cregagh (Rocky place), the woodland erenagh referred to above.
Registration 1pm for walk commencing at 1.30am. Max numbers 25. Accompanied children over 10 years can be accommodated however the steepness of the walk should be noted by parents.
Parking and Toilet Facilities are available on-site at Cushendun Beach Car Park.
Waterproofs and hiking boots are required. Please bring a substantial snack and drink.
We will gather at The Village Tearooms at end of walk for an optional cup of tea or coffee (not included in ticket price).
The Broad Peak (9km) 4.5hrs
Difficulty: Moderate Walk
Date: Saturday 15th March
Meeting Point: — Fairhill St Car Park, Ballycastle
Registration: — 10am
Walk Start time: — 10.30am
Finish Time & Refreshments: — 3pm
Map Link to Registration: https://bit.ly/3ZQ513v
Cost: £10
This moderate looped walk is on forest trails and minor roads. It will depart Ballycastle Town Centre and go to the top of Knocklayd (Cnoc Leithid- the Broad Peak/Hill). An iconic landmark through the North Coast and counties Antrim, Derry and beyond, this hill is a moderately steep walk to stupendous views on a good day over the Sea of Moyle and Rathlin Island to Scotland and the Scottish Isles.
The broader area has an historic link with Scotland and replete with sea-faring tales between Rathlin Island, Scotland and the North Antrim coastline. This walk explores the connection with Rathlin Island and the Scottish western seaboard through the ages, from the pre-Christian period through monasticism to the modern era and how connection with the sea can inform a dynamic and healthy environment.
Registration 10am for walk commencing at 10.30am. Max numbers 20. Accompanied children over 10 years can be accommodated if accompanied by parents.
Parking is available on-site at Fairhill St Car Park. Toilets are available in Ballycastle.
Waterproofs and hiking boots/sturdy footwear are required. Please bring a lunch or substantial snack with at least 1 litre water.
In Shane’s Footsteps (10km) 5hrs
Difficulty: Challenging Walk
Date: Sunday 16th March
Meeting Point: — Gelvin Road, Dungiven
Registration: — 10am
Walk Start time: — 10.30am
Finish Time: — 3.30pm
Map Link to Registration: https://bit.ly/3ZOvr5J
Cost: £10
This walk is a challenging looped walk is on open country, trails and minor roads, taking in the majestic ridge of Benbradagh, or The Hill of Thieves. The title of the walk refers to Shane Crossagh O’Mullan, a legendary raparee or bandit who lived in the late 1600’s and into the early 1700’s, and who is interred at Banagher old Churchyard nearby. Shane gives his name to ‘Glenshane’ as a popular Robin Hood type figure of the period.
The walk is suitable for you if you have prior hillwalking experience and good fitness. The views from Benbradagh look south along the Foyle Valley and towards the Sperrins in the south west. A predominantly basalt volcanic hill-side, Benbradagh completes a broad swathe of peaks from Binevenagh in the west to Mullaghash in the east which lead into the schist dominated central Sperrins area.
Registration 10am for walk commencing at 10.30am. Max numbers 20. Accompanied children over 12 years can be accommodated however the length of the walk should be noted by parents.
Parking is limited at the walk start location so please car share with family members or friends where possible.
Waterproofs and hiking boots are required. Please bring a lunch or substantial snack with at least 1 litre water.
There will be refreshments served outdoors either at the start of end of walk depending on weather.
BEFORE BOOKING: All tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organisers. Due to the nature of the routes near farmland and the time of year, dogs cannot be accommodated. Refreshments will be served on-site before or after walks, depending on weather.
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