The rugged north of ireland is steeped in history
From the Capital of Northern Island in Belfast to the rugged Donegal Coast, continue to arty Sligo, home to Irelands' Arts & Letters and discover Yeats. Encounter Giants Causeway, cross the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge, tipple some Bushmills at the distillery and be awed by Carrickfergus Castle. Experience the beautiful lands of County Antrim where "Game of Thrones" was filmed.
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Divis ridge Trail - Belfast, County Antrim
4.2m/6.8km | Easy-Moderate Difficulty | 3 Hours | Highest Point - Take the Loop
For a panoramic skyline view over Belfast, the Mourne Mountains, Scotland and the Isle of Man, take this circular trail in the Belfast Hills and arrive at 1,568 ft/478m, the highest point in Belfast. Expect mostly flat trails, tarmac, boardwalk and gravel and cross a few stiles. At the top is Divis Coffee Barn for the highest Coffee shop in the land.
Hare's Gap - Belfast, County Antrim
2.1m/3.4km | Strenuous Difficulty | 4 Hours | Serious Fit Hikers need Apply
For the more serious conditioned hiker with a good fitness level and a broken in pair of hiking boots. Hare's Gap is at is a dramatic Mourne Mountains pass at 440m/1444ft and was once where smugglers made to exit goods to the coast. Expect rough paths, open mountainside and a steep ascent at the finish to a boulder field leading to Mourne Wall. Retrace your steps or walk to Slieve Bearnagh to witness the dramatic tors or for an easier exit, try the smugglers' route to Brandy Pad.
Causeway Coast Way - North Coast, County Antrim
33m/53km | Moderate Difficulty | 2-8 Hours | Northernmost Coast for Fit walkers
Take in the Northernmost coastline of high cliffs, secluded beaches, landmarks, harbors and the famous Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Dunlace Castle. There are several access points taking in grassy trails, long beaches and paved paths and roads. A favorite leg of this hike is from Giant's Causeway via the 4.5 mile/7.2km North Antrim Cliff Path to Dunserverick Castle for outstanding cliff scapes and surrounding farmland.
If you need extra exercise give Knocknarea Mountain a try. You can’t miss it as the peninsula is dominated by it. There are fantastic views from there with some sort of burial mound on the summit. The hill is about 300 meters high so it’s less of a climb and more like an easy walk up.