Moyarget Lower is a townland located within County Antrim, Northern Ireland, situated in the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This region features a varied landscape, including a dramatic coastline, deep glens, and parts of the exposed Antrim Plateau. The diverse geology and topography provide a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and jogging.
Moyarget Lower offers numerous routes for outdoor activities, catering to various…
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14.0km
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54.2km
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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53.6km
02:47
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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135km
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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83.7km
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moyarget Lower, located within the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB, provides routes for hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and jogging. The diverse landscape includes dramatic coastlines, deep glens, and parts of the Antrim Plateau.
Yes, the area offers a variety of hiking trails, from coastal paths to woodland routes and river paths. Options range from easy, accessible paths to more challenging ascents with significant elevation changes. Specific guides include Hiking around Moyarget Lower and Easy hikes around Moyarget Lower.
Moyarget Lower offers both touring cycling and road cycling routes. These routes often follow rural roads with gentle to moderate elevation changes, connecting villages and providing views of agricultural land and open spaces. Cyclists can explore options like Cycling around Moyarget Lower and Road Cycling Routes around Moyarget Lower.
Yes, the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB, which encompasses Moyarget Lower, is traversed by parts of the Moyle Way and the Ulster Way. These long-distance trails offer diverse options for extended walks and exploration.
The region features a dramatic coastline with sandy bays, rocky shores, high cliffs, and headlands. Inland, deep glens cut through an undulating plateau, and the exposed Antrim Plateau reaches up to 1,800 feet (550 meters) at its highest point. Diverse geology includes tertiary basalts overlying older sedimentary rocks.
Moyarget Lower is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 2,600 visitors having shared their experiences. Routes in the area have received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 240 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers a dedicated guide for running enthusiasts. Users can find various routes and information in the Running Trails around Moyarget Lower guide.
The hiking terrain in Moyarget Lower is varied, ranging from coastal paths to dense woodlands and river paths. It includes sheltered valleys, exposed moorland, and areas with significant elevation changes, reflecting the diverse topography of the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB.
Moyarget Lower is a townland without its own official website. However, as it falls within the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB, information can be found through the Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust. Their website is ccght.org.
The phone number for the Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust, which oversees the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB where Moyarget Lower is located, is (028) 2075 2100.
Yes, within the Antrim Coast and Glens AONB, Sustrans National Cycle Routes 93 and 97 are accessible. These routes provide additional options for cyclists exploring the region around Moyarget Lower.

