
The Drum
A very scenic, though steep, walk through a young woodland above Cargan Village in the Antrim Hills. The site is owned by the Woodland Trust.
County
Antrim
Distance
1.5 miles
OS Map
Sheet 9
Nearest Town
Cargan
Route Shape
Linear
Route Type
Hill, Woodland
Terrain
Hillside grass track
Grid Reference (Start)
D161191
Grid Reference (End)
D161191
Point of Interest
Merlin, Sparrowhawk & Ragged Robin
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Antrim Coast & Glens
Route Description
Parking available on Skerry East Road, signed from Cargan village. A linear route using a grass track down the hill.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Signage from Cargan village to car park.
Facilities
Refreshments in Cargan. There is a toilet in the Costcutter in the garage.
Publication
Ballymena Walks
Publication Availability
Free from the Tourist Information Centre
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