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Fairhead Loch Na Crannóige Walk — Antrim Coast & Glens

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Fairhead Loch Na Crannóige Walk — Antrim Coast & Glens

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138

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Fairhead Loch Na Crannóige Walk — Antrim Coast & Glens

02:10

7.76km

150m

Hiking

Embark on the Fairhead Loch Na Crannóige Walk, a moderate hike spanning 4.8 miles (7.8 km) with an elevation gain of 507 feet (155 metres), typically completed in 2 hours and 10 minutes. This route, also known as the "Blue Route," guides you through rugged and varied terrain, including uneven…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Antrim Coast & Glens AONB

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1.85 km

View of Scotland from Fair Head

Highlight • Climb

Close to Northern Ireland's most northerly point, Fair Head has brilliant views of Scotland and Rathlin Island. Stunning on a clear day, fearsome when the weather sets in!

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2.92 km

Fair Head Cliffs

Highlight • Climb

Location of a scene from Game of Thrones. The hike and the place are also a highlight in Northern Ireland.

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3.17 km

Fair Head Climbing Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fair Head is a cliff top approximately 3 miles long and 200m high with sweeping views of Ballycastle.

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3.76 km

View of Rathlin Island

Highlight • Natural

From here, you can enjoy fantastic views of the beautiful Rathlin Island, located off the northeast coast of Ireland (and Ireland's most northern point).

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4.07 km

View of Ballycastle

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Just a dreamlike spot Ireland - without mass tourism

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7.76 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

820 m

679 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

8°C

27 %

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Fairhead Loch Na Crannóige Walk — Antrim Coast & Glens

View of Scotland from Fair Head

Fair Head Cliffs

Fair Head Climbing Area

View of Rathlin Island

View of Ballycastle

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