Castlerock to Portstewart
County Londonderry
Distance 10.3 miles
OS Map 4
Terrain Rural roads and busy main roads.
Nearest Town Castlerock/Portstewart
Route Shape Linear
Grid Reference C773359
Route Type
Route Description
This is a Link section therefore walkers are actively encouraged to make use of the public transport links between Castlerock and Portstewart. The section is on mainly quiet rural roads between Castlerock and Coleraine. The section from Coleraine to Portstewart follows the busy A2. The route is not signposted on the ground. For those walkers determined to complete of full circuit of Northern Ireland then accurate maps of this Link section are available to download. When walking on road sections please observe the Highway Code and it is advised to wear high visibility clothing. From Castlerock to Coleriane follow Ballywooleen Road, Cranagh Road, Wheatsheaf Road, Cart Hall Road, Kings Road, Castlerock Road, crossing the bridge at Coleraine. Then via – Circular Road, Millburn Road and Portstewart Road, to Portstewart, then follow Larkhill Road, Burnside Road, Strand Road to start of Causeway Coast Way.
Public transport
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Facilities
N/A
Accessibility Grade
Grade
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Walk Route
Castlerock to Portstewart
This is a link section following public roads however it is not as bad as it sounds. The roads from Castlerock to Coleraine are quiet and the A2 from Coleraine to Portstewart has a pavement so you are not at any risk. In addition Coleraine has a pleasant pedestrianised centre and good transport links. As you approach Portstewart you leave the main A2 for a very attractive circuit by the sea with a beach then rocks beneath you.