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Antrim Castle Gardens – Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim loop from Antrim

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Antrim Castle Gardens – Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim loop from Antrim

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Antrim Castle Gardens – Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim loop from Antrim

01:27

13.6km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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294 m

Antrim Castle Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Antrim Castle Gardens are an absolute historical gem. You will find nothing like these 400 year old gardens anywhere else in Northern Ireland.

Walk into the past as you stroll …

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464 m

Antrim Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Ruins of Antrim castle set in green grounds next to the river. A great place to stop for a breather.

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1.92 km

Diana’s Courtyard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cake & hot chocolate. Can sit inside or in the castle courtyard as you like.

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3.48 km

The Protector of the Lough

Highlight • Monument

The Protector of the Lough statue shows the mythological giant Finn McCool standing guard at Antrim Marina on the shores of Lough Neagh. It's an eight-metre-tall sculpture created by Spanish …

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4.45 km

Scenic section of walking along the shore of Lough Neagh from Antrim. The lough holds the title of the largest lake in Ireland and this footpath gifts you with some gorgeous vantage points to enjoy it from.

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4.50 km

Lough Neagh Shoreline

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy a scenic section of running along the shoreline of Lough Neagh . The path is made of gravel and entirely flat making it perfect jogging material. The lough itself …

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5.07 km

Rea's Wood

Forest

13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

2.54 km

2.33 km

1.89 km

472 m

266 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

5.72 km

1.35 km

434 m

146 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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Antrim Castle Gardens – Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim loop from Antrim

Antrim Castle Gardens

Antrim Castle Ruins

Diana’s Courtyard Café

The Protector of the Lough

Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim

Lough Neagh Shoreline

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