Quality Walk

Layd Church

The walk is a coastal cliff path walk beginning at Shore Street, Cushendall at the entrance to the golf club and following the laneway northwards for approximately 200m before turning right onto the cliff path. Continue along the cliff path passing Salmon Rock and Port Vinegar taking you to the ruins of Layd Church a a 13th century Franciscan foundation. Chief burial place of the MacDonnell's after Bonamargy which has been built at least three times and served as a parish church from 1306 to the end of the 18th century. Fine stones in the graveyard include a cross in memory of Doctor James MacDonnell, pioneer in the use of chloroform for surgical operations. Open access all year round.

A 13th century Franciscan foundation. Chief burial place of the MacDonnell's after Bonamargy which has been built at least three times and served as a parish church from 1306 to the end of the 18th century. Fine stones in the graveyard include a cross in memory of Doctor James MacDonnell, pioneer in the use of chloroform for surgical operations. Open access all year round.

Please note: Following an inspection, the Cushendall Cliff Path has been closed until repair works can be carried out to the wooden decking structures. The Council will look at carrying out this work in the New Year.

County

Antrim

Distance

0.5 miles

OS Map

Sheet 5

Nearest Town

Cushendall

Route Shape

Circular

Route Type

Coastal, Hill

Terrain

Hard core and grass path

Grid Reference (Start)

D245289

Grid Reference (End)

D245289

Point of Interest

Layd Church, coastal views

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Antrim Coast & Glens

Route Description

In the Village of Cushendall take the Shore Road and park in the layby (toilets are located at the layby).

Follow the laneway northwards for approx. 200m, turn right onto the cliff path and follow the path along the coast to Layd Church.

Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)

Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk

Getting to the Start (by Car)

From Cushendall, take the coastal road to Cushendun. Car park is 1.6km along this road.

Accessibility Grade

Grade 4

Facilities

Toilet and car parking facilities are available at the layby at the start of the walk. There are a number of restaurants, bars, cafes and shops situated in the village of Cushendall.

Publication

None

Publication Availability

N/A

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