Antrim Hills Way (Ulster Way Section)

Hiking Hard Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 20.50 km
Elevation gain 560 m
Elevation loss 879 m
Altitude minimum 3 m
Altitude maximum 473 m
Altitude Start 322 m
Altitude End 3 m
Estimated hiking time 6 h 50 min
Difficulty Hard

20.50 km loop hiking starting from Headwood. Elevation gain is 560 m, with altitude ranging from 3 m to 473 m. Estimated time: 6 h 50 min. Starting town: Headwood (Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, Royaume-Uni).

This hike includes 3 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 370 m across 6.15 km, with an average slope of 6.0%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 2.72 km): +167 m over 1.92 km, average slope 8.7%
  • Climb 2 (at km 9.45 km): +92 m over 2.33 km, average slope 4.0%
  • Climb 3 (at km 14.72 km): +111 m over 1.90 km, average slope 5.8%

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