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Antrim Castle Gardens – The Protector of the Lough loop from Antrim

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Antrim Castle Gardens – The Protector of the Lough loop from Antrim

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Antrim Castle Gardens – The Protector of the Lough loop from Antrim

01:56

7.60km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.34 km

Antrim Castle Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can discover the beauty of Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House. There's many beautiful landmarks along the way such as Large Parterre, Her Ladyship's Pleasure Garden and Yew …

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2.57 km

Diana’s Courtyard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cake & hot chocolate. Can sit inside or in the castle courtyard as you like.

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4.20 km

The Protector of the Lough

Highlight • Monument

The Protector of the Lough statue shows the mythological giant Finn McCool standing guard at Antrim Marina on the shores of Lough Neagh. It's an eight-metre-tall sculpture created by Spanish …

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7.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

1.55 km

701 m

615 m

340 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

758 m

673 m

336 m

207 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

12°C

73 %

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Antrim Castle Gardens – The Protector of the Lough loop from Antrim

Antrim Castle Gardens

Diana’s Courtyard Café

The Protector of the Lough

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