Quality Walk

Lissanduff

This is a State Care Monument consisting of a pair of earthen concentric rings with an inner and outer enclosure. The site is often referred to as "The Cups and Saucers" due to its shape.

County

Antrim

Distance

0.5 miles

OS Map

Sheet 5

Nearest Town

Portbalintrae

Route Shape

Circular

Route Type

Coastal

Terrain

Hardcore path grass and steps

Grid Reference (Start)

C929424

Grid Reference (End)

C929424

Point of Interest

The "Cups and Saucers" earthworks

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Causeway Coast

Route Description

From the car park at the North end of the village follow the sign on the uphill path to Lissanduff earthworks. Turn right over some steps on the banks leading into the monument.

Lissanduff itself is quite unusual.  Locally known as 'The Cups and Saucers', the site involves both wet and dry circular earthworks.

From this site there are fine views of Bushfoot Strand and Runkerry Point.

Retrace your steps to the car park by the same route.

Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)

Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk

Getting to the Start (by Car)

Take A2 from Portrush or Bushmills and then the B145 to Portballintrae. Car park at the north end of town.

NOTE: There is no longer access to this site from Lissnaduff Avenue, only from main car park at river Bush.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed. Dogs must be kept under close control

Accessibility Grade

Grade 5

Accessible Facilities

The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:

Shop (wheelchair accessible)
Disabled parking

Facilities

Car park, site interpretation panel

Toilets are available at the Community Centre in Portballintrae which has limited opening hours or in Bushmills

Publication

None

Publication Availability

N/A

Walk Location
Map of Northern Ireland
 
Image Gallery
Maps and Downloads