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Carnfunnock Heritage Walk

Carnfunnock Country Park, Coast Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2LH
Signpost at Carnfunnock Country Park

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One of a whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country Park.

Start Point:
D384066

Finish Point:
D384066

Route:
See the Ice House, Norman motte and lime kilns

Distance:
1.6 miles

Terrain:
Flat, hilly, slopes and steps.

Points of interest:
Visit the Ice House, Norman motte and lime kilns

Facilities:
The Cafe and Visitor Centre, with tourist information and novelty goods for sale, are open daily from mid March-October. The Cafe is open at weekends throughout the year. (Tel: 07933 884350 for confirmation of cafe opening hours) There is a charge to use the car park in the summer season, although registered blue badge holders can park for free on production of their badge. Parking is also available in Carnfunnock Bay and Drains Bay....Read More

About

One of a whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country Park.

Start Point:
D384066

Finish Point:
D384066

Route:
See the Ice House, Norman motte and lime kilns

Distance:
1.6 miles

Terrain:
Flat, hilly, slopes and steps.

Points of interest:
Visit the Ice House, Norman motte and lime kilns

Facilities:
The Cafe and Visitor Centre, with tourist information and novelty goods for sale, are open daily from mid March-October. The Cafe is open at weekends throughout the year. (Tel: 07933 884350 for confirmation of cafe opening hours) There is a charge to use the car park in the summer season, although registered blue badge holders can park for free on production of their badge. Parking is also available in Carnfunnock Bay and Drains Bay. Toilets are open all year (excluding Christmas Day).

Dog Policy:
Park operates dog zones. Dogs are not permitted in the activity centre. Dogs must be under control at all times. Use bins provided for waste.

Nearest town:
Larne, Drains Bay & Ballygally.

OS map:
Sheet 9

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Signpost at Carnfunnock Country ParkCarnfunnock Country Park, LarnePacked full of fun family activities and attractions, Carnfunnock Country Park offers over 191 hectares of mixed woodland, colourful gardens, way-marked walks and spectacular coastline, with panoramic views of the Antrim Coast and North Channel.

Walks at Carnfunnock Country Park, LarneA whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country Park.

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Signpost at Carnfunnock Country ParkCarnfunnock Country Park, LarnePacked full of fun family activities and attractions, Carnfunnock Country Park offers over 191 hectares of mixed woodland, colourful gardens, way-marked walks and spectacular coastline, with panoramic views of the Antrim Coast and North Channel.

Walks at Carnfunnock Country Park, LarneA whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country Park.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

On Antrim Coast Road (A2), 3.5 miles north of Larne. Walk from the main car park following sign posts directly to the Carnfunnock Visitor Centre. Larne parkrun starts and ends at Drains Bay car park.

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