Highway to Health, Rathcoole Walk B
This urban walk is part of the Highway to Health Scheme – a simple and innovative scheme which aims to encourage people of all ages to walk for leisure and good health. It uses pole signs at one kilometre intervals on an established route.

County Antrim
Distance 1.75 miles
OS Map Sheet 15
Terrain Urban landscape, tarmac / paving
Nearest Town Newtownabbey
Route Shape Circular
Grid Reference J34401 81521
Route Type Highway to Health, Urban
From the Diamond, turn right and walk towards the river. There, turn left and follow the path towards the Belfast Lough. When you reach the Shore Road, turn left and follow it past the first turn on your left, taking the second towards Abbots Cross. Turn left into and through the Playing Fields and return to The Diamond.
All three walks start at The Diamond, Rathcoole.
Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Dogs are allowed. Dogs are allowed but must be kept under control.
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Walk Route
Highway to Health, Rathcoole Walk B