Quality Walk

Mill Race Trail

The Mill Race Trail is a site of importance in terms of its industrial heritage and wildlife value. Follow the way markers and information panels as they tell the story of the Six Mile Water. There is no entrance fee and leaflets on the Trail are available from Antrim Information Centre.

County

Antrim

Distance

1.6 miles

OS Map

14

Nearest Town

Antrim town

Route Shape

Linear

Route Type

Riverside, Urban, Woodland

Terrain

Off road paths

Grid Reference (Start)

J149863

Grid Reference (End)

J166853

Point of Interest

Look out for kingfishers, otters and various bats

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Other Area

Route Description

Starting at Riverside, where the road forks, follow the gravelled left fork uphill onto the Trail passing a green metal fingerpost. Then, follow the path under the Belmont Road and old railway viaduct before reaching the Salmon Leap Bridge. After the site of the former Boghill Mill and village, the walk passes by some beautiful woodland, past the remains of the Moylinny Bank Mill and Waterwheel, finishing at Shakey Bridge. You can then exit the trail at the Oldstone Road or retrace your steps back to Antrim Town Centre.

Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)

Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk

Getting to the Start (by Car)

The Trail can be accessed from Antrim Town Centre. From High Street in Antrim town centre, turn right into Riverside. Alternatively, you can park your car at Kirby's Lane then walk in either direction.

Accessibility Grade

Grade 3

Facilities

Information panels, picnic tables, and bike stands are available along the walk.

Publication

Visit the Six Mile Water

Publication Availability

The leaflet is free of charge and available by contacting the Countryside Recreation Officer at Antrim Borough Council on 028 9446 3113 or see download available on this page.

Walk Location
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