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Northern Ireland

Rathlin Trail — Antrim Coast & Glens

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

Rathlin Trail — Antrim Coast & Glens

Moderate

4.6

(23)

126

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Rathlin Trail — Antrim Coast & Glens

03:44

13.7km

200m

Hiking

Embark on the Rathlin Trail, a moderate 8.5-mile (13.7 km) hike on Northern Ireland's only inhabited offshore island. This route, which takes around 3 hours and 44 minutes to complete with 661 feet (201 metres) of elevation gain, offers dramatic coastal vistas and expansive sea views. You'll follow a mix…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

1

1.17 km

View of Rathlin Harbour and East Leg from Knockan

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is an excellent lookout point to view the east leg of Rathlin, Rathlin harbour and across to the Northern Ireland coast. There are two large picnic tables here, and it's easily accessible for families with kids.

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2

6.92 km

RSPB West Light Seabird Centre

Highlight • Natural

Rathlin Island, an island between Ireland and Scotland, can only be reached by sailors within a narrow time window, outside of which it gets bumpy because of the races and …

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13.7 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

220 m

158 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

220 m

158 m

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Sunday 11 October

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13°C

60 %

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