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East Strand Beach – Whiterocks Cliff Path loop from Portstewart

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East Strand Beach – Whiterocks Cliff Path loop from Portstewart

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East Strand Beach – Whiterocks Cliff Path loop from Portstewart

05:20

20.5km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Causeway Coast AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.82 km

West Strand

Beach

5.43 km

View of Portrush Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Really cool place for the evening - just wait for the sun to set quietly behind the harbour and head for dinner in one of the restaurants close by afterwards …

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5.49 km

Ballintoy Harbour Pier

Highlight • Structure

Nothing spectacular, but allows a nice roundwalk.

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6.97 km

Portrush National Nature Reserve

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Portrush National Nature Reserve is located on the Portrush headland and within the Causeway Coast Area of Natural Beauty, between Portandoo Harbour and the Blue Pool.

The area has been …

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8.10 km

East Strand Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

East Strand Beach is famous for its beautiful golden sands, extensive dune systems, and wonderful views over The Skerries and Causeway headlands.

From this point, you can access the beach …

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8.11 km

East Strand to Whiterocks Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The causeway coast way passes by the East Strand beach to get to the White Rocks.
On this beach you can walk very well without sinking your feet in the …

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10.3 km

Whiterocks Cliff Path

Highlight • Trail

One of the nicest beaches on the north coast of Ireland!

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10.8 km

Viewpoint

14.3 km

View of Portstewart Beach and Portstewart Harbour

Highlight • Beach

15.7 km

West Strand Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

West Strand Promenade is a wonderful attraction located along the famous Causeway Coast. You can enjoy picturesque surroundings along with a number cafés, restaurants, and shops

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.31 km

4.04 km

1.41 km

227 m

167 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

5.11 km

4.31 km

3.03 km

1.64 km

295 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 10 May

11°C

6°C

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East Strand Beach – Whiterocks Cliff Path loop from Portstewart

View of Portrush Harbour

Ballintoy Harbour Pier

Portrush National Nature Reserve

East Strand Beach

East Strand to Whiterocks Beach

Whiterocks Cliff Path

View of Portstewart Beach and Portstewart Harbour

West Strand Promenade

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