Buttermilk Bridge
Broughshane is known as the "Garden Village of Ulster" thanks to its floral displays. Over 75,000 flowers are planted annually winning the village many national and international awards. Suitable for wheel chair users.
County
Antrim
Distance
1.5 miles
OS Map
Sheet 9
Nearest Town
Broughshane
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Riverside
Terrain
Level surface
Grid Reference (Start)
D154065
Grid Reference (End)
D154065
Point of Interest
Dipper, Malard & Moorhen
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Antrim Coast & Glens
Route Description
Starting at Houston's Mill car park follow the path that leads to Broughshane Main Street. Take care crossing the road to the entry archway of the Buttermilk Bridge Walk. Follow the path in an anti-clockwise direction staying close to the river until you reach the play park and car park.Turn left and go down Knockan Road to Main Street, turn left and proceed back to the Houston's Mill site.
The path is well maintained and has no steep inclines or obstacles, making it wheelchair user friendly, and although there are a few drains and uneven patches in places on the Main Street, it is generally not too bad.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
The car park at Houston's Mill is located just off the Main Street in Broughshane.
Accessibility Grade
Accessible Facilities
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
.jpg) | Café (wheelchair accessible) - Numerous cafes in the village |
.jpg) | Shop (wheelchair accessible) - In the village |
 | Disabled toilets |
 | Disabled parking |
Facilities
Public toilets in village. The Thatch Inn and numerous cafes (many have steps).
Publication
Ballymena Walks
Publication Availability
This free publication is available from Ballymena Tourist Information Centre. Tel: Tel: (028) 2563 5900 or Email: tourist.information@ballymena.gov.uk.
