Loughshore to Hazelbank Walk

Date – 7th July 2023

Short Walk – Approx 4 miles – 2 hours

Walk Leader – Robin Larmour

Meeting Point – Loughshore Carpark at 11.0am

Transport by car to Loughshore or

Train, Whitehead 10.15am, Downshire 10.21, Carrickfergus 10.24,

Trooperslane 10.30, Greenisland 10.33, Jordanstown 10.36

Walk Description

Commencing at Loughshore we will go along the coastal path to Hazelbank. On reaching Hazelbank We will go up to look at the Kings Coronation Garden as designed by Diarmud Gavin – as a bit of fun you may see the trees giving a twirl! We will then continue on to Gideons Green when we will turn back and make our way back to Loughshore. The terrain is on tarmac paths and mostly level except for one sharp climb to the garden.

Lunch – Available at various establishments in the village. Alternatively coffee etc is avaialable at the Loughshore or mobile vans at Hazelbank.

Toilets – Available at Loughshore and at Hazelbank beside the garden.