Rathsherry, a townland located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is situated within the broader Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This region is characterized by diverse landscapes, including basalt cliffs, sandy bays, and glens carved by glaciers. The terrain varies from open coastal sections to sheltered inland valleys, providing varied conditions for outdoor activities such as touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, and jogging.
Rathsherry offers numerous routes for outdoor activities, catering…
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riders
65.2km
04:09
770m
770m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

51.1km
03:36
780m
780m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
29.6km
02:31
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
50.2km
03:14
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
hikers
7.44km
02:03
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
hikers
15.5km
04:14
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
hikers
4.73km
01:12
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
14.9km
04:04
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34
riders
81.5km
03:45
830m
830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

20
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43.3km
01:49
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
43.8km
01:47
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
49.7km
02:24
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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7
runners
25.5km
02:49
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
13.0km
01:20
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
5.08km
00:32
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
8.58km
00:55
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Rathsherry is a townland located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Rathsherry is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, specifically within the Ballymena region. It is part of the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Rathsherry offers opportunities for touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, and jogging. The region's diverse landscape supports a variety of outdoor pursuits.
Yes, the Antrim Coast and Glens area, which includes Rathsherry, is well-suited for touring cycling. It features numerous cycle-friendly routes on scenic coastal roads and minor lanes. For more information, see the Cycling around Rathsherry guide.
The region offers a diverse network of hiking trails, ranging from easy walks to more challenging hikes. Routes like the Waterfall Trail in Glenariff Forest Park are popular. Explore options in the Hiking around Rathsherry guide.
Yes, the area provides extensive on-road options for road cyclists, including parts of the Causeway Coast Cycle Route. The undulating terrain offers invigorating inclines and descents. Details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Rathsherry guide.
Rathsherry offers various paths suitable for jogging, with terrain varying from firm cliff paths to forest tracks. Information on routes can be found in the Running Trails around Rathsherry guide.
The Antrim Coast and Glens area provides routes for all abilities, including cycle-friendly options and easy walks. The diverse terrain ensures suitable paths for beginners in both cycling and hiking.
The region is known for its dramatic basalt cliffs, sandy bays, and glens carved by glaciers. Notable features include the Waterfall Trail in Glenariff Forest Park and Trostan, the highest point at approximately 1,800 feet (550 meters).
Outdoor routes in Rathsherry have received an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars from more than 400 visitors on komoot. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Rathsherry, including Cycling around Rathsherry, Hiking around Rathsherry, Road Cycling Routes around Rathsherry, and Running Trails around Rathsherry.
As Rathsherry is a townland, it does not have its own dedicated tourism website. For broader regional information, the official website for tourism in Northern Ireland is discovernorthernireland.com.

