The Glenarm Coast Walk is a lovely place to enjoy the scenery along Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast. With views across the sea, a rugged shoreline and the changing colours of the coastal landscape, it’s a wonderful spot to explore with a camera. It’s been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and it’s easy to see why.
On one side of the path lies pockets of white shingly beach leading out to the expanse of the Irish sea. On the other side, you find coastal grasslands and limestone rock formations, all set against the green backdrop of the Glens of Antrim. It’s not a long walk by any means (about 500m), but there’s plenty to enjoy
One of the things I enjoy most about walking along the coast is discovering the smaller details as well as taking in the wider views. The rocky shoreline and coastal grasses provide a setting for wildflowers such as speedwell and sea campion, which add delicate touches of colour to the landscape.
Look a little closer and you may also spot some of the wildlife that makes this stretch of coast interesting. The six-spot burnet moth, with its distinctive red markings on dark wings, is a particularly striking sight among the summer grasses.
For me, these little discoveries are part of the pleasure of exploring a place with a camera. The wider views might first catch your attention, but the flowers, textures and unexpected encounters often make the walk memorable.
If you’re travelling along the Antrim Coast Road, the Glenarm Coast Walk is worth considering as a stop along the way. Take your time, enjoy the coastal scenery and look out for the smaller details that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Paula
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Beautiful and tranquil. After so long away, it must have felt both new and familiar at the same time. X
Yes absolutely..it was like looking at it with fresh eyes 🙂
Great post 😁
Thank you very much 🙂
Looks idyllic. Those waves. Magnificent..X
I could hear the sea in your post, that’s what I meant to say. 😁
Ah thank you…wish I was at the sea today instead of stuck in the office 🙂
Definitely on my list!! 💙❤️❤️💙
Ha…that must be a long list by now 🙂🙂
A beautiful area. I’d like to walk the coast at some stage especially to see orchids there. Good to get out and about again.
Yep…things are slowly returning to some sort of normal!
I love the Antrim coast, and this is my favourite kind of day out. I’m also liking the quieter, wilder places off the beaten track though. Love the flower pics: I find them so hard with the constant wind here!
Such a pretty area! I grew up on the Oregon Coast, love these photos.
Also, I completely relate to that overwhelming feeling that came with leaving lockdown. 🤍
Thank you so much for your comments. Yes the whole situation has been overwhelming hasn’t it and we have a long way to go !