Shallagh Braes

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A stunning short walk across exposed hillside, leading to and along the edge of the Sallagh Braes basalt cliffs. Views can be enjoyed across the cliffs to the valley below and the Irish sea in the distance. The local area has recently been featured in the popular tv series 'Game of Thrones', interpreation can be found in Linford Car Park and is a popular stop off point for fans of the show.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.67 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 156 m
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    Descent: - 152 m
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    Highest point: 370 m
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    Lowest point: 272 m
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Shallagh Braes
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Shallagh Braes

Description of the walk

Start : Linford carpark and view point, Feystown Rd, Larne (BT40 2LZ)

(S/E) Leave Linford Car Park, using the stile on the southern boundary of the car park. Follow the yellow and blue waymarkers for the Ulster Way/ Antrim Hills Way South then South-East.

(1) Carry on following the footpath uphill (South-East) towards the next fenceline. Pass over the shoulder of Robin Young’s Hill, and descend to heather moorland at the edge of Sallagh Braes.

Follow a fence around the rim of the escarpment (South), with steep gullies allowing an occasional glimpse into the void below. The airy sensation and the view over the curving cliffs make this a very memorable piece of walking. The route will start to turn South-Eastwards again.

(2) When the route starts to veer away from the edge of the escarpment, turn and retrace your steps back to the car park. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 273 m - Linford car park
  2. 1 : km 0.94 - alt. 370 m - Robin Young’s Hill
  3. 2 : km 2.84 - alt. 303 m - End of Sallagh Braes
  4. S/E : km 5.67 - alt. 273 m - Linford car park

Notes

Start : Linford carpark and view point, Feystown Rd, Larne (BT40 2LZ)

Parking : Linford carpark and view point, Feystown Rd, Larne (BT40 2LZ)

Terrain : Open hillside, grazed by sheep

Public Transport : Translink

Dog Policy : Dogs are strictly not allowed, even when on a lead.

Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.

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