Motte & Bailey
Harryville Motte and Bailey, the remains of a 12th century fortification comprising an earthern castle mound (motte) and protected courtyard (bailey) below, is located on the southern outskirts of Ballymena.
County
Antrim
Distance
2 miles
OS Map
Sheet 9
Nearest Town
Ballymena
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Parkland & Grassland, Riverside, Urban
Terrain
Public paths steep in parts
Grid Reference (Start)
D154065
Grid Reference (End)
D154065
Point of Interest
Wildlife Moorhen,Grey wagtail,Grey heron
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
Commencing from the car park at the rear of Sainsbury's Petrol Station in Ballymena cross over the road and follow the riverside path downstream past the Braid water Retail Park to the Harryville Bridge. Turn left over the bridge to Henry Street. Turn left into James Street and Moat Road. Turn into the Motte and Bailey site at the ply park entrance. Follow the path along the base of the Motte that leads down to the Larne Road Link. Turn left onto the riverside path and continue back to the starting point.
Getting to the Start
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Facilities
Ballymena
Publication
Ballymena Walks
Publication Availability
TIC Free
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