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Waterfall Trail via Rainbow Trail — Antrim Coast & Glens

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Waterfall Trail via Rainbow Trail — Antrim Coast & Glens

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Waterfall Trail via Rainbow Trail — Antrim Coast & Glens

01:21

4.56km

140m

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Embark on an easy hike through Glenariff Forest Park on the Waterfall Trail via Rainbow Trail. This route covers 2.8 miles (4.6 km) with an elevation gain of 447 feet (136 metres), taking about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. You will wind through a lush river gorge, passing…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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840 m

Waterfall and Bridge on the Glenariff River

Highlight • Bridge

A picturesque setting along the Glenariff River featuring a bridge and waterfall and plenty of lush greenery.

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1.01 km

Waterfall on the Glenariff River

Highlight • Forest

Another beautiful rocky waterfall formed by the Glenariff River in Glenariff Forest.

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2.23 km

Ess-na-Laragh Waterfall

Highlight • Gorge

An elevated boardwalk will lead you through the thick of the forest and up close to the sensational Ess-na-Laragh waterfall. These tumbling falls plummet from quite a height into a …

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2.65 km

Inver River Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Deep in the humid and moist microclimate of Glenariff Forest lies the impressive Inver River Waterfall. These gushing falls plummet down a jagged rock face into a deep pool below. …

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4.20 km

Glenariff Forest Park — Viewpoint and Trailhead

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This is the starting point of both the scenic and waterfall trails around Glenariff Forest. Take a seat on one of the many picnic benches that look over the lush …

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4.56 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

1.07 km

274 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

1.05 km

292 m

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Friday 10 July

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June 18, 2024,Waterfall-Walk im Glenariff Forest - Nordirland 🏞

Finally in Northern Ireland 🏞 - a long-awaited dream has come true 😃.
We did our first tour on the way from Belfast to Ballycastle in Glenariff Forest Park. Glenariff Forest Park is located about 8 km southwest of Cushendale in County Antrim and is a very popular destination with various hiking trails.

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Waterfall and Bridge on the Glenariff River

Waterfall on the Glenariff River

Ess-na-Laragh Waterfall

Inver River Waterfall

Glenariff Forest Park — Viewpoint and Trailhead

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