International Appalachian Trail (IAT)
The trail is in the province of Ulster in Ireland and runs from west Donegal in the Republic of Ireland to Larne, Co. Antrim in Northern Ireland. The route starts at the spectacular Slieve League mountain and passes through the Blue Stack Mountains in Co Donegal then crosses into Northern Ireland. Here it picks up the Ulster Way where it passes the Giant’s Causeway, the stunning northern coastline before traversing the Glens of Antrim.
County
Antrim
Distance
280 miles
OS Map
OSI 10, 11, OSNI 20, 12, 8, 13, 4, 7, 8, 5 & 9
Nearest Town
Bunglas
Route Shape
Linear
Route Type
Beach, Coastal, Forest, Hill, Mountain
Terrain
Wide variety of terrain
Grid Reference (Start)
G571 755
Grid Reference (End)
D402024
Point of Interest
Slieve League, Bluestack Mountains, Lough Eske, Killeter Forest, Sperrin Mountains, the Causeway Coast, the Glens of Antrim
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
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Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
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Getting to the Start (by Car)
From the town of Killybegs, follow the R263 to the west, following signs for Kilcar and Glencolumbkille. After 15km and upon arriving in the village of Carrick, take the Teelin Road to the left, following signs for Bunglas and Slieve League. Continue to follow signs for Bunglas, arriving at Bunglas car park after 5km.
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