Antrim Castle Ruins – Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim loop from Antrim

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Antrim Castle Ruins – Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim loop from Antrim

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Antrim Castle Ruins – Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim loop from Antrim

02:23

9.31km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.49 km

Antrim Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Ruins of Antrim castle set in green grounds next to the river. A great place to stop for a breather.

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4.13 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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4.18 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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4.75 km

Rea's Wood

Forest

6.34 km

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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9.31 km

End point

Train Station

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