Sallagh Braes, near Cairncastle and Ballygally, County Antrim, Northern Ireland (BT40 2LZ).
Sallagh Braes Circular Walk
route · Countryside walk
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5.8
Wildland
Half day
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Why it's Wildland
5.8A basalt scarp above the Antrim coast, with a circular walk offering far-reaching views towards Ballygally Head, the Irish Sea and, on clear days, the Scottish coast.
The appeal is the meeting of a steep basalt escarpment and broad coastal views. The circular route adds a substantial countryside walk, though much of it follows quiet country roads rather than remote trails.
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Open mapSallagh Braes, near Cairncastle and Ballygally, County Antrim, Northern Ireland (BT40 2LZ).
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The experience
Walk the circular route from Feystown Road car park, taking in the open views and the Sallagh Braes escarpment. The route is described as moderately strenuous and mostly follows quiet country roads.
Things to do
Walk the Sallagh Braes circular route
Follow the described circular walk from Feystown Road car park, taking in the basalt scarp and views towards Ballygally Head and the coast. The route is mostly on quiet country roads and includes steep sections.
Pause for the coastal views
The route account identifies views over Ballygally Head and beyond to the Irish Sea and Scottish coast; mist or cloud may obscure them.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
A shorter Sallagh Braes outing
- 01
Start from Feystown Road car park.
- 02
Walk a section of the route to experience the open views and Sallagh Braes escarpment.
- 03
Return by your chosen route; confirm the route and current conditions before setting out.
When to go
· Choose a clear day; no specific time of day is established by the supplied sources.
Visibility matters more than a particular season for the coastal and hill views. The supplied route account notes that mist and overcast conditions can hide nearby hills.
Exposed views may be obscured by mist or cloud. Check the forecast and route conditions; the walk includes steep road sections.
The route
- surface
- Mostly quiet country roads
- difficulty
- Moderately strenuous; steep sections are noted.
- route shape
- Circular
- start point
- Feystown Road car park, about 2½ miles outside Cairncastle.
- parking start
- Feystown Road car park is identified as the start; check current arrangements.
- shorter alternative
- Walk a suitable section from Feystown Road car park and return; confirm a safe route before setting out.
- Sallagh Braes basalt scarp
- Views over Ballygally Head
- Views towards the Irish Sea and Scottish coast in clear conditions
- Views towards Slemish and Trostan when visibility allows
What to look for
Look for the basalt scarp and views towards Ballygally Head, the Irish Sea and the Scottish coast. The supplied route account also describes views towards Slemish and Trostan, though visibility depends on conditions.
Best time to go
Clear, settled weather for long-distance views; check conditions before travelling.
Choose a clear day for the broadest views; mist and overcast weather can obscure nearby hills and the coast.
How long to spend
Half day
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Route at a glance
Duration
Half day
Terrain
Hills, Valley
Parking / start
Feystown Road car park is identified as the walk start. Check current parking arrangements before visiting.
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Practical information
Opening & access
A walk in the Sallagh Braes area is described by the supplied sources. The route starts at Feystown Road car park, about 2½ miles outside Cairncastle. Confirm current access and route conditions before setting out. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
Feystown Road car park is identified as the walk start. Check current parking arrangements before visiting.
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Accessibility
The described circular walk is moderately strenuous, with some steep sections on roads. Check route conditions and suitability before setting out.
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Around Sallagh Braes Circular Walk
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