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Northern Ireland

Bushfoot Bridge – View of Dunluce Castle loop from Causeway Coast AONB

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

Bushfoot Bridge – View of Dunluce Castle loop from Causeway Coast AONB

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Bushfoot Bridge – View of Dunluce Castle loop from Causeway Coast AONB

03:48

14.5km

120m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Causeway Coast AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

336 m

Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

The diesel train runs between the picturesque town of Bushmills and the popular Giant's Causeway.
In 1883, the original tramway was the first long electric tramway in the world!

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2

1.09 km

View of Runkerry House and Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A photo spot. Powdered sugar beach and imposing estate.

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3

1.19 km

Runkerry Strand (Bushfoot Beach)

Highlight • Natural

The small Causeway Rail runs directly along this beautiful sandy beach.

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4

2.17 km

Bushfoot Bridge

Highlight • River

This beautiful bridge along Causeway Coast Way spans over the River Bush connecting Lissanduff Earthworks with a lovely stretch of beaches along the coastline.

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5

2.63 km

Portballintrae Car Park

Highlight • Settlement

Car park at Portballintrae - good place to start & finish

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6

3.38 km

Portballintrae Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Portballintrae is a beautiful seaside village located along the stunning Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. Portballintrae has a number of lovely attractions to keep you busy and is the closest village to the famous Dunluce Castle.

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7

6.50 km

Magheracross Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Viewpoint overlooking Dunluce Caste, Whitestone Beach and Portrush.

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8

7.45 km

View of Dunluce Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, the access road, you have the best overview.

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B

14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

3.75 km

1.95 km

859 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

6.10 km

646 m

639 m

636 m

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Sunday 23 August

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