Antrim Castle Gardens – Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim loop from Templepatrick Park & Share

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Antrim Castle Gardens – Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim loop from Templepatrick Park & Share

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Antrim Castle Gardens – Lough Neagh Shore near Antrim loop from Templepatrick Park & Share

03:05

29.1km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Parking

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610 m

Antrim Castle Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Antrim Castle Gardens are an absolute historical gem. You will find nothing like these 400 year old gardens anywhere else in Northern Ireland.

Walk into the past as you stroll …

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10.8 km

Antrim Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Ruins of Antrim castle set in green grounds next to the river. A great place to stop for a breather.

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14.7 km

Scenic section of walking along the shore of Lough Neagh from Antrim. The lough holds the title of the largest lake in Ireland and this footpath gifts you with some gorgeous vantage points to enjoy it from.

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14.8 km

Lough Neagh Shoreline

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy a scenic section of running along the shoreline of Lough Neagh . The path is made of gravel and entirely flat making it perfect jogging material. The lough itself …

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15.3 km

Rea's Wood

Forest

16.9 km

The Protector of the Lough

Highlight • Monument

The Protector of the Lough statue shows the mythological giant Finn McCool standing guard at Antrim Marina on the shores of Lough Neagh. It's an eight-metre-tall sculpture created by Spanish …

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28.2 km