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Glenoe - Countryside - National Trust

Waterfall Road, Gleno, County Antrim, BT40 3LE

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: countryside, waterfall.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and an open entrance with no doors.
  • This entrance is to the right of the public car park for the waterfall walk.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating and an information board in the car park.

Public Transport

Parking

  • This property does not have a car park.
  • Nearby parking includes: a public car park.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.

Picnic Area

  • The following information describes the picnic area located off the public car park.
  • Access into the area is via steps.
  • There are 7 steps, which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • There are picnic tables.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • Adapted picnic tables are not available.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest picnic table is 90cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest picnic table is 90cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 95cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 95cm.
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the chairs and all of the tables.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • The surface in the picnic area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to grass.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located to the right of the public car park.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: open countryside.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: compact earth and wood.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails and more than 3 steps with handrails in the main areas.
  • There are steps at the bridge over to the waterfall. There are steep slopes along the waterfall edge.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Hikes and Trails

  • The walk is approximately 0.5 km.
  • The route starts in the public car park and follows a winding path down steps towards a secluded area where the waterfall is.
  • The walk is open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: compacted gravel, wood and mud.
  • Some of the route contains steep gradients, steps and very uneven surfaces.
  • These are found in the following areas: The route to the waterfall contains steps and uneven surfaces. There are steep gradients around the waterfalll.
  • There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
  • The route is not clearly signposted.
  • Seating is available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.