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Route:
• From Ecos Centre Nature Park in Ballymena follow the NCN97 signs for Broughshane. You will pass through the village of Buckna before ascending to the small village of Carnalbanagh high up in the Antrim Plateau.
• From the Carnalbanagh Sheddings crossroads depart the NCN97 and turn right onto the Carnalbanagn Road to head back towards Slemish Mountain and Buckna.
• Keep going straight by passing the turn off for Buckna and follow the Lisnamurrican Road to the junction with Rathkeell Road.
• Turn right and take the first left, Aghnadore Road.
• Turn right onto Caherty Road and proceed back into Borughshane. Follow the NCN97 signage back to Ecos Nature Park.
Public roads: On Public Road
Getting to the start:
The Ecos Centre is signed from the A42 at Junction 11.
Railway & Bus station at Galgorm Road west side of Ballymena town.
Traffic: Moderate traffic inculding farm vehicles.
Start Point:
D120034
Finish Point:
D120034
Distance:
21 miles
Terrain:
Mainly smooth tarmac roads
Points of interest:
Slemish Mountain, Ecos Centre Nature Park, Broughshane the "Garden Village of Ulster"
Facilities:
Public toilets aat Slemish and Broughshane. Numerous places for refreshment in Broughshane.
Nearest town:
Ballymena
OS map:
9
Accessible toilet facilities:
Yes
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
