A family walking day out with a difference,
Carnfunnock Country Park was originally part of the
estate of Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon and purchased by
Larne Borough Council in 1957.
Nearest Town: Larne, Ballygally
Distance: up to 5 miles (8km) Circular
Points of Interest: Woodland, shoreline to
Drains Bay
Grid Reference (Start/Finish) D384066
Many of the original heritage features remain,
including the walled garden, lime kilns and
icehouse. These are open all year round
together with an adventure playground.
This Country Park is packed full of exciting
and unusual attractions to see and do over
472 acres of mixed woodland, gardens and
coastline, with spectacular panoramic views
of the Antrim Coast and North Channel.
There are five waymarked off-road trails:
Garden, Heritage, Woodland, Shore and
Biodiversity, which overlap each other in
places. It is possible to follow any one, or
all of them in sequence or a selection.
All trails begin and end at the Visitor Centre.
The most popular is the Shore Trail, a
relaxing 1.5 mile (2.4km) walk taking you
through woodland to the outskirts of the
Park and along the shoreline to Drains Bay.
Here you can enjoy a stroll on the beach
and catch a glimpse of boats sailing along
the North Channel.
More about Carnfunnock Country Park at
WalkNI and
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