Easy hikes and walks in Newtownabbey

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Exploring Newtownabbey on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Newtownabbey. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Cave Hill Country Park loop	Easy 01:41 5.27km
Woodburn Forest loop	Easy 01:36 6.01km
Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Greencastle	Easy 01:56 6.10km
View of Belfast Harbour – Cave Hill loop from Hightown	Easy 01:08 3.82km
View of Belfast Harbour – Cave Hill loop from Ballysillan	Easy 01:38 5.23km
Belfast Castle – Cave Hill loop from Greencastle	Easy 01:26 4.21km
Woodburn Forest loop from Greenisland	Easy 01:45 6.59km
View of Belfast Harbour – Cave Hill loop from Mount Vernon	Easy 01:57 6.14km
North Carn Forest loop from Straid	Easy 01:14 4.65km

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Cave Hill Country Park loop
01:41
5.27km
3.1km/h
220m
220m
Easy
4.8
(42)
439
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Woodburn Forest loop
01:36
6.01km
3.7km/h
70m
70m
Easy
5.0
(1)
33
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cave Hill – Belfast Castle loop from Greencastle
01:56
6.10km
3.2km/h
260m
260m
Easy
4.9
(46)
538
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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View of Belfast Harbour – Cave Hill loop from Hightown
01:08
3.82km
3.4km/h
110m
110m
Easy
5.0
(4)
118
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
View of Belfast Harbour – Cave Hill loop from Ballysillan
01:38
5.23km
3.2km/h
210m
210m
Easy
5.0
(4)
117
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Belfast Castle – Cave Hill loop from Greencastle
01:26
4.21km
2.9km/h
220m
220m
Easy
5.0
(2)
81
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Woodburn Forest loop from Greenisland
01:45
6.59km
3.8km/h
70m
70m
Easy
24
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
View of Belfast Harbour – Cave Hill loop from Mount Vernon
01:57
6.14km
3.1km/h
260m
260m
Easy
58
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
North Carn Forest loop from Straid
01:14
4.65km
3.8km/h
40m
40m
Easy
15
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.