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The best walks and hikes in Newtownabbey

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Walks and hikes around Newtownabbey offer a diverse landscape that combines urban charm with natural beauty. This region in Northern Ireland presents a mix of suburban areas and open spaces, …

Last updated: October 13, 2025

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1. Woodburn Forest loop

6.01km

01:36

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Belfast Harbour – Cave Hill loop from Hightown

3.82km

01:08

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Woodburn Forest loop from Greenisland

6.59km

01:45

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Whitewell

15.9km

04:54

560m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. North Carn Forest loop from Greenisland

3.84km

01:01

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Cave Hill – View of the Valley loop from Whitewell

4.44km

01:32

230m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Belfast Castle loop from Hightown

5.43km

01:38

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. View of Belfast Lough – Cave Hill loop from Shore Crescent

10.8km

03:18

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Hiking loop from Ballyeaston

4.66km

01:14

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Newtownabbey

1. Woodburn Forest loop

2. View of Belfast Harbour – Cave Hill loop from Hightown

3. Woodburn Forest loop from Greenisland

4. Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Whitewell

5. North Carn Forest loop from Greenisland

6. Cave Hill – View of the Valley loop from Whitewell

7. Belfast Castle loop from Hightown

8. View of Belfast Lough – Cave Hill loop from Shore Crescent

9. Hiking loop from Ballyeaston

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