About the tour
£10.00
Welcome to the booking page for the Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Festival 2026. 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.
Tarraingt an Taisce – The Lure of Treasure
Friday 13th, March 2026
This Moderate afternoon walk is 6-8km along a section of the Lough Foyle Trail. It will focus on the cultural heritage surrounding the Broighter Hoard and reflect on the maritime connections between the local community and the history of Lough Foyle. The importance of the Broighter Hoard and the historic legal controversies around it will be discussed.The route is on flat minor roads and trails and is suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness. Walkers should come prepared with rainwear, robust footwear, a snack, water and hot drink. Tea and coffee and refreshments will be served in Magilligan Community Centre afterwards.
Registration Venue: Magilligan Community Centre, BellarenaRegistration Time: 1pm
Walk Duration: 3.5 hours
Walk Leaders: Kevin Moore & Michelle Gormley-McLaughlin
Lig na Péist – The Last Dragon in Ireland
Saturday 14th, March 2026
This Moderate walk is an 8km exploration of Banagher Glen on hilly trails and minor roads. It will explore the relationship between early pre-christian and and christian traditions as a basis for understanding Irish myths and legends and their meaning. This walk will begin at Banagher old Church and lead to Altnaheglish and back through the native woodlands of the Glen. The importance of water in the modern-day as well as in traditional communities will also feature as a theme.
Walkers should have a reasonably good level of fitness and come equipped with rainwear, robust footwear, sufficient water, packed lunch and a hot drink and note that the ascent to Altnaheglish is via a steep track. Tea and coffee and refreshments will be served in An Glór afterwards.
Registration Venue: An Glór, Dun GheimhinRegistration Time: 9.30am
Walk Duration: 4-5hrs
Walk Leaders: Dr Liam Campbell & Darren Thompson
An Buachaill Bréige – The Lying Boy
Sunday 15th, March 2026
This Challenging walk is a 12km multi-terrain walk in the Glenshane area. It will relate the history of penal laws in Ireland in the 18/19th Centuries and the impact and legacy upon rural communities in Ulster through the story of the ‘Buachaill Bréige’ or Lying Boy.
Starting at Benedy Community Centre, the walk will take in Glenshane Forest, The Priest’s Chair and nearby waterfall before it loops back to Benedy across open mountain.
Walkers should have prior hill-walking experience, a good level of fitness and be suitably equipped with rainwear, hiking boots, packed lunch, hot drink, water and optional walking poles, be comfortable with negotiating occasional fences or gates and be prepared for a full day in the hills. Tea and coffee and refreshments will be served in Benedy Community Centre afterwards.
Registration Venue: Benedy Community CentreRegistration Time: 9am
Walk Duration: 6-7hrs
Walk Leaders: Hugh McCloy & Lorcan McBride
- Accompanied children over 12 years can be accommodated however the length of the walk should be noted by parents.
- Waterproofs and hiking boots are required. Please bring a lunch or substantial snack with at least 1 litre water.
- There will be refreshments served either at the start or end of walk.
- Public Toilets are available at each registration venue and can be availed of before and after the hike. A bus will take or lift walkers to the start/end point of walks where required.
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.
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