
Portrush to Bushmills
County
Antrim
Distance
6.6 (one way) miles
OS Map
5
Nearest Town
Portrush/Bushmills
Route Shape
Linear
Route Type
Beach, Coastal
Terrain
Beach, formal paths, minor road
Grid Reference (Start)
C936411
Grid Reference (End)
C855409
Point of Interest
Portrush Harbour, Whiterocks Beach, Dunluce Castle, Portballintrae Bay and Harbour.
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Antrim Coast & Glens
Route Description
From Portrush Harbour, continue up past the Ramore Wine Bar and around Ramore Head. The route continues onto a formal pathway passing Portandubh Harbour and Portrush Countryside Centre and Nature Reserve. Proceed to the Curran Strand passing the former salmon fishery at Porteen. Set out along the beach, following the sand for over 2km to reach the parking area at White Rocks Coastal Park. This area derives its name from the striking limestone cliffs that line the back of the beach. Follow the route markers along the pedestrian path that traces its way up to the A2 road and turn left beside the tarmac, heading towards Dunluce Castle and onto Portballintrae. Continue past the B145 junction for a short distance to where a way marked track known as the ‘Port Hedge’ crosses fields into Portballintrae village. Continue round the bay past the harbour to the car park. Continue following the path along the coast, take the path to the right before reaching the bridge over the River Bushfoot. Continue straight through the car park of Bushfoot Golf Club and follow the path to reach the Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway. Turn right and follow the path along the railway line to the Bushmills Station. Turn left onto the Ballaghmore Road and left again onto the Dunluce Road to continue into Bushmills.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
The walk starts at Portrush Harbour. To get here from the A2 Dunluce Road, continue into Portrush past Royal Portrush Golf Club. At the roundabout continue straight on onto Causeway Street, at the end of which bear left onto Eglinton Street past the Church on the left. At the traffic lights and the junction with Mark Street, bear right onto Kerr Street. At the end of which bear left down to the Harbour car park.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed.
Accessibility Grade
Accessible Facilities
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
![]() | Café (wheelchair accessible) - (Portrush) |
![]() | Shop (wheelchair accessible) - (Portrush) |
![]() | Disabled parking - (Portrush) |
Facilities
Car park available at Ramore Head, Portballintrae Harbour and on street parking in Bushmills.
Publication
N/A
Publication Availability
N/A
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