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Causeway Coast Way – 3 Nights

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Causeway Coast Way – 3 Nights

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Why Walk the Causeway Coast Way?

  • One of the most scenic coastal walks in Europe
  • Combines natural beauty, historic landmarks, and charming villages
  • Easy to access with public transport and quality accommodation

Walk one of Europe’s most breathtaking coastal trails on the Causeway Coast Way, a 51-kilometre journey through Northern Ireland’s rugged beauty. Stretching from Ballycastle to Portstewart, this trail follows clifftop paths, golden beaches, and quiet country lanes past world-famous landmarks like the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and Dunluce Castle. Ideal for a 3–5 day adventure, the route combines dramatic landscapes, local culture, and cozy seaside villages — a perfect mix of wild scenery and warm Irish hospitality.

Trail Highlights

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

A thrilling rope bridge suspended over a 30-metre chasm, connecting the mainland to Carrick Island — one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic sights.

Ballintoy & Whitepark Bay

Golden sands, limestone cliffs, and tranquil coastal scenery. Ballintoy Harbour is a Game of Thrones filming location and a favourite photography stop.

Dunseverick Castle

Ruins perched dramatically on the edge of the cliffs — steeped in history and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Giant’s Causeway (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

The star of the trail — 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity, wrapped in Irish legend and natural wonder.

Portrush & Portstewart Strand

Beautiful sandy beaches perfect for a final coastal stroll. Both towns offer lively pubs, cafés, and surf culture to end your adventure in style.

Dunluce Castle

A medieval fortress teetering on the cliffs between Bushmills and Portrush — one of the most photographed landmarks on the Northern Irish coast.

Quick Facts

  • Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
  • Duration: 3 nights accommodation and 3 days self-guided walking
  • Start / Finish: Ballycastle → Portstewart (or Portrush)
  • Distance: ~51 km / 32 miles
  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
  • Terrain: Coastal paths, beaches, clifftops, and quiet country roads
  • Trail Type: Linear (well waymarked with yellow “walking man” signs)
  • Highest Point: Fair Head (optional detour)
  • Season: April – October for the best weather and daylight
  • Accommodation: B&Bs, guesthouses, boutique hotels, hostels
  • Public Transport: Excellent bus and train connections (Coleraine ↔ Belfast)
  • Luggage Transfer: Available through local providers
  • Navigation: Well-marked; suitable for most walkers

About & Details

Total Distance: ~51 km / 32 miles
Start: Ballycastle
Finish: Portstewart (or Portrush if you prefer a shorter finish)
Trail Type: Linear (public transport available at both ends)

 Trail Overview

  • Total Distance: ~51 km / 32 miles
  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate (mostly coastal paths and lanes)
  • Waymarking: Clear yellow/blue waymarks with the “walking man” symbol
  • Time of Year: Best from April–October (longer days, milder weather)
  • Public Transport:
    • Bus links Ballycastle ↔ Coleraine (via Portrush/Portstewart).
    • Trains from Coleraine connect to Belfast (~1.5 hrs)

Highlights at a Glance

  • UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway
  • Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
  • Dunluce Castle
  • Whitepark Bay & Portbradden
  • Portrush & Portstewart beaches
  • Coastal wildlife: seabirds, seals, and sometimes dolphins

Inclusions

  • 3 nights’ accommodation in a youth hostel (private room), B&B or hotel with en-suite or private bathroom and breakfast.  Single rooms are available at a supplement
  • Luggage transfers each walking day (1 x bag per person, max. weight limit 20kg)
  • Map and guide book
  • Expert local knowledge and 24 hour emergency assistance during your trip
  • Professional event organisation

Exclusions

  • Travel to the start and finish points of the trip
  • Lunches and evening meals
  • Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)
  • Guiding (please contact us if you would like this trip to be guided)

Optional extras

  • Single room supplement £65 per person per night (subject to availability)
  • Solo traveller supplement £65 per person per night
  • Odd number group supplement £65 per group per night may apply if a single room is required
  • Extra night prior to the start (single room) £170 per person
  • Extra night prior to the start (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (single room) £170 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person

Please select from Optional Extras at checkout.

Rest days

If you would like a rest day (or more!) included in your itinerary please get in touch with our team

Evening meals and lunches

You can purchase evening meals either at the accommodation or nearby. When our adventure travel planners send you the schedule with your itinerary you could prearrange directly with the accommodation or during the walk.

For lunches we would suggest bringing some of your own favourite snack bars and then asking the accommodation for a packed lunch for the following day and also supplementing that at stops en-route.

Accommodation

Accommodation is youth hostel (private en-suite room), B&B, guest houses and small hotels.  Once booked in, your adventure travel planner will send you a list of your booked accommodation.  It is possible to adjust according to preference at this stage so please mention it if you wish to change.

Need a guide?

If you would prefer to have a guide for your walk, even just for one day, then we are happy to help. We can provide a qualified leader (also first aid qualified) to lead your trek or on just one of the sections. Just ask us.

A guide can not only take the stress out of navigation, but you will also find them a great asset in terms of providing an insight into all things environment and nature.

Dates and prices

For available dates please see the ‘book now’ option on the left hand side on desktops or at the bottom on mobiles. You can reserve your space via this route.

After you book

After placing your booking with us, you will in the first instance receive an automated email from our system confirming receipt of your reservation. If you don’t receive it, it is worth checking your spam/clutter folder.

In the process of placing your booking, you will generally set up an access password to our online gateway where you can review the details of the booking.

Your personal adventure travel planner will then be in touch with you to start to confirm the details. This contact will usually be taken up in the working day after receipt of your booking, but may, in busy times, take a little longer. The adventure travel planner will then liaise with you regarding the details of the course. If you have any specific requirements, please do mention it at this stage.

At the end of your trip

Unfortunately, all good things come to an end at some point and when you arrive at the end of the trail, some people like to treat themselves to a night’s stay at the end.  And why not?  You’ve earned it.  You can arrange this as an optional extra with your adventure travel planner

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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive at your accommodation

    Arrive late afternoon/evening at your accommodation

  • Day 2: Ballycastle → Ballintoy

    Distance: ~15 km / 9 miles

    Time: 4–5 hours

    Highlights:

    Fair Head cliffs (optional extension)

    Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge — a must-do detour for stunning sea views

    Quaint fishing village of Ballintoy Harbour, made famous by Game of Thrones

    Food & Drink: Try the seafood chowder at The Red Door Tea Room (Ballintoy Harbour).

  • Day 3: Ballintoy → Portballintrae

    Distance: ~18 km / 11 miles

    Time: 5–6 hours

    Highlights:

    Whitepark Bay – wide sandy beach with limestone cliffs and wildflowers.

    Dunseverick Castle ruins perched on the cliffs.

    Giant’s Causeway – UNESCO World Heritage Site of 40,000 basalt columns.

    Stunning cliff-top paths between Dunseverick and Causeway.

    Alternative Stop: Stay in Bushmills (1.5 km inland) for more dining options.

    Food & Drink: The Bushmills Inn – award-winning restaurant in a historic setting.

  • Day 4: Portballintrae → Portstewart

    Distance: ~18 km / 11 miles

    Time: 5 hours

    Highlights:

    Coastal path to Portrush, passing Dunluce Castle ruins (spectacular photo stop).

    Long golden beaches from Portrush to Portstewart Strand.

    Surfing, ice cream, and lively seaside cafes at the finish.

    Food & Drink: Harry’s Shack (Portstewart Strand) – beachside dining with fresh local produce.

    This is where your trip with us will end unless you have booked an extra night of accommodation.

Notes

Please note: This itinerary is a guide only. Timings and mileages are approximate.

We will always endeavour to accommodate you in the locations detailed in the above itinerary. Due to very high demand, some accommodation providers may occasionally have limited availability and so we may need to accommodate you in an alternative location, nearby. In this case, we will arrange a taxi transfer for you to take you from the trail to your accommodation and back again the following morning. An additional charge may be payable. We will notify you of this when confirming your booking

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Why book with us

We know you have a choice of companies providing trips for your next adventures. Here are some of the reasons you should choose to travel with Maximum Adventure:

  • We are an established adventure travel business
  • We have been trading since 2002
  • We are financially protected in accordance with the 1992 travel regulation
  • Knowledgeable and available office staff
  • Qualified leaders and guides with ascents ranging from Ben Nevis to Mount Everest
  • All activities are risk assessed
  • We will provide you with the best service available
  • We are aware this is your holiday/your challenge and will do our best to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience
  • We have many repeat clients stretching back over a number of years
20+ years adventure organisation experience
Full liability & financial protection
Leading provider of high quality adventure challenges
Great team of staff to support you