Scawt Hill / Feystown
Walking Tour 11
Walking along the ridge there are excellent views of the Antrim Coastline, across the North Channel and Glenarm Bay.
Distance 14.5 km / 9 miles
Duration 4 hours
Starting Point Linford car park and viewpoint on the Feystown Road
Ascent 160 metres. Moderate
To begin the walk, follow the Feystown Road uphill, over the lip of the Antrim Plateau into upper Glenarm (glen of the army). The 4 miles is an easy and enjoyable walk with excellent views into this most southerly of the famous Nine Glens of Antrim. Views north include Garron Point and the Garron Plateau. To the west is the familiar shape of Slemish Mountain (walk 3).
Take the stile on your right to begin the hill walk across Crockandoo, Black Hill and Scawt. From here back to the car park is across farmland. Please take care to follow waymarked posts and stiles. On top of Crockandoo, the old church and graveyard of Glenarm estate comes into view. During June, July, August and September a bull with cows will be grazing in one of the first two fields.
Taking care ascending Black Hill (381m) as the ground can be soft underfoot. From the summit the views are extensive; Scawt Hill and the route ahead can be seen. Further beyond that are the Sallagh Braes (walk 9), Agnew’s Hill and Hightown. Walking along the ridge there are excellent views of the Antrim coastline, across the North Channel and Glenarm Bay. Scawt Hill (378m) has a very distinctive shape, which can be seen from miles around. Offshore are the Maidens or Hullin Rocks, a group of rocky islands known individually as Highlandman, Sheafing Rock, The Saddle and The Griddle. On a good day the Ayrshire coast and Ailsa Craig or Paddy’s Milestone can be seen. From here it is a very pleasant one mile descent to the car park.
Advice: No dogs please. When walking on minor roads please walk on the right hand side facing oncoming traffic.