Inver River Walkway
This path runs parallel with the Inver River for a distance of 1km. The busy dual carriageway is several metres above and although the traffic can be heard, only the tallest vehicles are visible. The river is a few metres below the level of the path and there is one access point to it at a fishing platform about half way along. The banks on both sides have a variety of trees, shrubs and bushes that are home for many species of birds and insects. The river is stocked with brown trout. There is a weir at the end of the path.
County Antrim
Distance 0.6 miles
OS Map Sheet 9
Terrain Gentle incline.
Nearest Town Larne
Route Shape Linear
Grid Reference D399024
Route Type Riverside
From the start, the route of the path is very simple and straightforward by just following the line of the tarmac. There are no left or right turns. The two paths that lead up and out just lead onto the A8 which is off the path. The end of the path has a weir and a path that leads up to the A8 again. The return walk is back the same way but affording different views.
There are steps to a fishing platform about half way along
The start is on Bridge Street which lies underneath the A8 highway roadbridge beside the single multi-storey block of flats. Coming towards the town of Larne on the A8 within the 40mph zone, keep on the lane marked for the Harbour and take the next turnoff on the left. At the roundabout take the second left turnoff. This road has car parks on both sides and a shopping centre on the right. Anywhere here is suitable for parking. The Tourist Information Centre is clearly marked. From there go towards the brightly painted pillars of the highway bridge and cross the road (Bridge Street). The Inver river is on your left. Follow the course of the river and the path runs between it and the busy road above.
Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Please keep you dog under control at all times. Use bins for waste.
Close to the town centre there are public toilets beside the Tourist Information Centre that cater for disabled and baby changing needs. The town of Larne has many cafes and shops. Disabled parking is available beside the Tourist Information Centre.
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Inver River Walkway
Nice gentle sweeping walk that follows Inver River from Larne Lough to the Antiville Roundabout Junction. The walk is a little oasis within the urban environment for wildlife like Dippers, Kingfishers and bats. The only problem is that as you move closer to Larne Town Centre the more issues with litter and graffiti you encounter which spoils the atmosphere a bit, but maybe with future improvements this can be dealt with.
Nice gentle sweeping pathway that follows the flow of Inver River from the Antiville Road Roundabout to Larne Lough. The pathway is a little oasis in the urban environment for birds such as Dippers & Kingfishers and even some bat species. However I will admit there are issues with litter & graffiti especially the closer you move into the Town Centre which needs some attention.
A nice area and safe place to walk your dog.There is a dog litter bin near the town end ,at the tunnel area,which is at the start of the walk, but one further up the river would be handy as dog owners have to carry their waste all the way and down again.