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Portstewart Strand walks
Portstewart strand - Sand dune and Estuary Trail
Tourist office 
3.84 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Coleraine
Portstewart Strand, locally known as ‘The Strand’, has long welcomed visitors to its golden sands. It has the European Blue Flag award for its water quality and beach/dune management & is very popular with families in the summer months and with walkers throughout the year.
What is less known about Portstewart Strand, are the towering sand dunes (containing some of Ireland’s tallest dunes) and declared as an Area of Special Scientific Interest, together with the adjoining Bann Estuary. From here the River Bann (N Ireland’s longest river) ends its journey, on entering the North Atlantic. Please note that National Trust entrance pricing applies for this walk.
Walks near Portstewart Strand
Portstewart to Portrush - Causeway Coastal Way Trail
Tourist office 5.64 mi
+180 ft
-223 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Coleraine
This 1rst section of the route starts with a popular stretch of path that carries you between two Victorian seaside resorts.
Causeway Coastal Way trail - From Portstewart to Ballycastle 6 Sections
Tourist office 32.81 mi
+3,353 ft
-3,392 ft
6 days
Difficult
Departure from Coleraine
The Causeway Coastal Way trail goes from Portstewart to Ballycastle, passes through the Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Site and several Areas of Special Scientific Interest. It includes views of wide bays, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and off-shore rocks.
Portrush to Portballintrae - Causeway Coastal Way Trail
Tourist office 6.73 mi
+161 ft
-148 ft
3h 15
Difficult
Departure from Coleraine
This is the 2nd section of the Causeway Coastal Way Trail. A sweeping beach and a medieval castle are highlights of this section.
Springwell Forest (S) to Castlerock - Dungiven to Castlerock Trail
Tourist office 19.09 mi
+1,263 ft
-2,005 ft
9h 55
Moderate
Departure from Limavady
This hike is the 2nd part of a two-days trek from Dungiven to Castlerock. Surrounded by forest, climb hills and mountains in search of breathtaking views.
Portballintrae to Dunluce Castle
Visorando Member 1.81 mi
+141 ft
-30 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Coleraine
This walk is from Portballintrae, going past Port Tara Holiday home through Portballintrae and along the coastal road to Dunluce Castle. You will see stunning views of the rugged North Antrim coast and the historic ruins of Dunluce castle. You can visit the Castle and there is a lovely coffee shop to stop for a break.
Portballintrae to The Giant’s Causeway - Causeway Coastal Way
Tourist office 2.48 mi
+226 ft
-89 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Coleraine
This 3rd section of the Causeway Coastal Way is entirely off-road, bringing you round a beach and onto the high, wild coastline that characterises the middle part of the route.
Giant’s Causeway to Dunseverick Castle, Causeway Coastal Way
Tourist office 5.05 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,795 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Moyle
This is the 4th section of the Causeway Coastal Way. A grassy path continues along the cliff tops and over the route’s highest point.
Dunseverick Castle to Ballintoy Harbour, Causeway Coastal Way
Tourist office 4.16 mi
+112 ft
-177 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Moyle
This 5th section follows cliffs and beaches.
⚠️To enjoy this section at its best, check the tide times before you set out and avoid walking past White Park Bay at high tide. If the tide is high, you’ll have to follow the A2 road all the way from Dunseverick village to Ballintoy.