Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Parking

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1.93 km

Portnacoo Cove

Highlight • Natural

Portnacoo is a small cove with a raised beach found along the Ballyhornan to Sheeplands path in Northern Ireland. It's a lovely spot to stop and have some lunch, or you could even brave a swim.

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4.68 km

St Patrick's Well stands on a seashore near the townlands of Ardtole and Sheepland East on the Northern Ireland coast.

The well is said to have healing properties and has been an ancient site of pilgrimage for many years.

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9.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.26 km

1.18 km

960 m

190 m

Surfaces

7.15 km

1.64 km

433 m

250 m

101 m

Elevation

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Monday 24 November

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