Cranny Falls - Carnlough

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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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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 2.48 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 289 ft
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    Descent: - 289 ft
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    Highest point: 305 ft
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    Lowest point: 16 ft
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Description of the walk

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

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 16 ft - Carnlough
  2. 1 : mi 0.04 - alt. 20 ft - Herbert Street - Bridge
  3. 2 : mi 0.36 - alt. 56 ft - Fields
  4. 3 : mi 0.78 - alt. 184 ft - Gortin Quarry
  5. 4 : mi 1.24 - alt. 305 ft - Cranny Falls
  6. S/E : mi 2.48 - alt. 16 ft - Carnlough

Notes

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

Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.

Worth a visit

A viewpoint in Gortin Quarry shows Carnlough Bay.

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