Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Glenariff Waterfalls & Forest Park
Forest recreation landscape
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7.2
Wildland
Half day
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Atmospheric
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Why it's Wildland
7.2A wooded glen where a timber walkway follows the river through a series of waterfalls, with longer trails opening out to the wider forest landscape.
The waterfall walkway gives this forest park a clear sense of place: a walk through wooded river gorge scenery rather than a generic forest circuit. The available evidence supports the waterfalls and trails, but not enough detail to prescribe exact route lengths or conditions.
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The experience
Allow a half day to explore a waymarked route and spend time at the waterfalls. The supplied evidence does not establish precise distances, walking times or current trail conditions, so check local information before setting out.
Things to do
Walk beside the waterfalls
Follow the timber walkway through the wooded glen for views of the river and its series of waterfalls. Confirm route access and conditions before visiting.
Choose a waymarked trail
The supplied description identifies a shorter Waterfall Walk and a longer Scenic Trail; check current route details before choosing.
Look for woodland wildlife
The supplied park description names red squirrels, hen harriers and Irish hares as wildlife found in the area; sightings are not guaranteed.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Check current route length and allow 1–2 hours
Quick waterfall walk
- 01
Start from the forest park visitor area; confirm current access and route information before setting out.
- 02
Follow the waymarked Waterfall Walk and timber walkway beside the river.
- 03
Pause at the waterfall viewpoints, then return by the indicated route.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it
- 01
Choose a waymarked route, checking current conditions and the route description first.
- 02
Spend time on the Waterfall Walk and its river-gorge views.
- 03
If conditions and time allow, extend the outing with the longer Scenic Trail.
- 04
Check whether the tea house is open before relying on it for a stop.
Hidden details
Wildlife named for the park — The supplied park description highlights red squirrels, hen harriers and Irish hares. Keep watch while walking, but treat sightings as a possibility rather than a promise.
When to go
· Check local conditions; no evidence-backed time of day is available.
The supplied sources do not establish a seasonal peak.
Check current weather and trail conditions before visiting; gorge paths and boardwalk conditions may vary.
The route
- waymarking
- Waymarked routes are reported, including a Waterfall Walk and Scenic Trail; check current signs and route details.
- start point
- Forest park visitor area; exact trailhead details need checking.
- parking start
- Source row notes a wheelchair-accessible car park; confirm current parking and trail-start arrangements.
- shorter alternative
- The Waterfall Walk is described as shorter than the Scenic Trail; exact distance and duration need checking.
- Wooded river gorge
- Timber walkway beside a series of waterfalls
- Waterfall Walk
- Longer Scenic Trail
What to look for
Follow the timber walkway beside the river and look for the successive waterfalls and changes in the wooded gorge.
Best time to go
Check local conditions before visiting; no reliable seasonal peak is established by the supplied sources.
No specific best time is established by the supplied sources. Check current conditions before setting out.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · Wildlife lovers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 9am-4pm
- Tuesday: 9am-4pm
- Wednesday: 9am-4pm
- Thursday: 9am-4pm
- Friday: 9am-4pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Practical information
Opening & access
A forest park with waymarked walking routes, including a Waterfall Walk and a longer Scenic Trail. Check current access and visitor information before travelling.
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Parking
A wheelchair-accessible car park is noted in the source row; confirm current parking arrangements before travelling.
Toilets
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Food & drink
A tea house is mentioned in the supplied Tripadvisor description; check whether it is open before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row identifies a wheelchair-accessible car park. Trail accessibility and surface conditions are not established; check before visiting.
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Cost
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Water
River, Waterfall
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Around Glenariff Waterfalls & Forest Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
