Buttermilk Bridge Walk - Broughshane
Broughshane is known as the “Garden Village of Ulster” thanks to its floral displays. Over 75,000 flowers are planted annually winning the village many national and international awards. Suitable for wheel chair users.
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Ballymena walk
posted on 31/01/23 by Walk NI. Last update : 15/02/23
Description
Start : The car park at Houston’s Mill is located just off the Main Street in Broughshane. (BT42 4JU)
(S/E) Starting at Houston’s Mill car park follow the path that leads to Broughshane Main Street (A42). Take care crossing the road to the entry archway of the Buttermilk Bridge Walk.
(1) Follow the path in an anti-clockwise direction for around 1.3 Km staying close to the river until you reach the play park and car park at Brougshane Youth Centre. Walk to the B94.
(2) Turn left (East) and go down Knockan Road to the Main Street (A42).
(3) Turn left (North-East) and proceed back to the Houston’s Mill site. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 66 m - Houston’s Mill
- 1 : km 0.1 - alt. 64 m - Buttermilk Bridge Riverside path
- 2 : km 1.36 - alt. 59 m - Play park and car park
- 3 : km 1.76 - alt. 62 m - Junction Knockan Road and Main Street
- S/E : km 2.37 - alt. 66 m - Houston’s Mill
Useful Information
Start : The car park at Houston’s Mill is located just off the Main Street in Broughshane. (BT42 4JU)
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : Public toilets in village. The Thatch Inn and numerous cafes (many have steps).
Terrain : Level surfaced. The path is well maintained and has no steep inclines or obstacles, making it wheelchair user friendly, and although there are a few drains and uneven patches in places on the Main Street, it is generally not too bad.
Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
