The Mill
Starting and finishing at Drumaheglis marina and caravan park, this short 4.5 mile cycle uses quiet countryside roads to travel to the historic mill village of Balnamore via a section of NCN96 the Lower Bann Cycleway.
County
Antrim
Nearest Town
Balnamore Village
Route Type
Urban
AONB
Other Area
Grid Ref (Start)
C901254
Distance
4.5 miles
OS Map
8
Route Shape
Circular
On/Off Road
On Public road
Grid Ref (End)
C901254
terrain
Easy cycle on quiet rural roads, mostly flat.
route description
Starting at Drumaheglis Marina turn left onto Glenstall Road, at the t-junction turn right over the railway and continue through MacFin village. Take a right turn at the cross roads into Taughey Road (or continue straight ahead for 3/4 miles to visit Leslie Hill Open farm, which is on the right hand side). Following the Taughey Road, continue to the next t-junction making a right turn onto Balnamore Road. Continue through Balnamore village to teh next t-junction, looking out for the chimney at Balnamore Mill. Turn right into Glenstall road and continue onto the entrance of Drumaheglis marina.
getting to the start
Drumaheglis Marina is signposted from Ballymoney town off the B66 Bann Road.
traffic
Quiet rural roads
facilities
Drumaheglis marina, the starting and finishing point of this cycle route offers fully accessible toilet facilities, a small shop, camping, picnic areas and play area.
There is also a small shop in Balnamore village.
information for People with a Disability
Drumaheglis marina and caravan site offers fully accessible facilities.
available publications
Cycle Ballymoney
Available at Ballymoney TIC.
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