Cranny Falls Walk - Carnlough
The gentle incline of this walk takes the route of an old limestone railway track to the now disused Gortin Quarry. Interpretation panels along the way illustrate the history. It ends at Cranny Waterfall where the moist air is good for plants and insects.
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Larne walk
posted on 06/02/23 by Walk NI. Last update : 20/02/23
Description
Start : Harbour Lights (Café), 11 Harbour Rd, Carnlough, Ballymena (BT44 0EU)
(S/E) From Carnlough (with its beautiful Carnlough Beach), take the steps going uphill beside the 'Harbour Lights' building. Progress along Herbert Street.
(1) This takes you around to the right and across a bridge over the main road (A2).
(2) The road will quickly become a track between fields. This path soon takes you past a car park and gradually up to Gortin Quarry where there are seats and viewpoints.
(3) Follow the path left over to Cranny Falls.
(4) Come back the same way. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Carnlough
- 1 : km 0.06 - alt. 5 m - Herbert Street - Bridge
- 2 : km 0.59 - alt. 16 m - Fields
- 3 : km 1.25 - alt. 57 m - Gortin Quarry
- 4 : km 1.99 - alt. 102 m - Cranny Falls
- S/E : km 3.99 - alt. 4 m - Carnlough
Useful Information
Start : Harbour Lights (Café), 11 Harbour Rd, Carnlough, Ballymena (BT44 0EU)
Parking : Parking is also available beside the road.
Terrain : Off-road path, partly rough
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : Toilets available in car park in Carnlough. Hotel, B&B and cafes are in the town.
Dog Policy : Dogs must be kept under control
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During the walk or to do/see around
A viewpoint in Gortin Quarry shows Carnlough Bay.
