
The Milibern
A scenic upland route that takes in the summit of Croaghan.
County
Antrim
Distance
3 miles
OS Map
Sheet 5
Nearest Town
Magherahoney Village
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Forest, Hill, Mountain, Woodland
Terrain
Open hillside and forest track
Grid Reference (Start)
D123293
Grid Reference (End)
D123293
Point of Interest
Panoramic views of Rathlin Island from Croaghan
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Antrim Coast & Glens
Route Description
This 3 mile walk is the shorter of two walks that start and finish at Altarichard car park on the Altarichard Road; it is also known as the Milibern Walk (the other is the Breen Forest Walk).
The Trail is located within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. To follow this way marked trail, leave the car park and make a right turn. After a short distance you will see red and blue way marks on your left. Follow the blue arrows for the Milibern Trail. These will lead you uphill to the summit of Croaghan from which there are spectacular views. At the summit, the Milibern Trail veers to the right, leading downhill into Breen Forest. After a short distance the Trail meanders through another section of upland heath before dropping into Altarichard Forest. On leaving the Forest make a right turn along Altarichard Road back to the car park.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Located at the Altarichard car park/viewing area on the Orra Scenic Drive between Magherahoney and Cushendall/Cushendun
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed. May be livestock on the open hill areas and walkers should be aware that they may encounter game shooting in the Glenshesk valley area which may cause disturbance to dogs.
Accessibility Grade
Facilities
Car park, picnic and viewing area.
