Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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68 m

The Protector of the Lough

Highlight • Monument

The Protector of the Lough statue shows the mythological giant Finn McCool standing guard at Antrim Marina on the shores of Lough Neagh. It's an eight-metre-tall sculpture created by Spanish …

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1.04 km

Scenic section of walking along the shore of Lough Neagh from Antrim. The lough holds the title of the largest lake in Ireland and this footpath gifts you with some gorgeous vantage points to enjoy it from.

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1.09 km

Lough Neagh Shoreline

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy a scenic section of running along the shoreline of Lough Neagh . The path is made of gravel and entirely flat making it perfect jogging material. The lough itself …

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1.66 km

Rea's Wood

Forest

4.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

776 m

441 m

339 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

366 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 April

13°C

6°C

35 %

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