Forest bathing at Glenariff Forest Park

Glenariff is one of the nine Glens of Antrim, often called the Queen of the Glens. The forest park covers more than 1,000 hectares of planted woodland, lakes and conservation land. Part of the glen is a National Nature Reserve for its mosses, liverworts and ferns, and a timber boardwalk, first built about a hundred years ago, takes you down through it to the waterfalls. Red squirrels and Irish hares live here.

Most people start from the main car park and take the Waterfall walk, about 3 km with a steep climb and steps on the way back. The Rainbow trail adds a short detour over the river. The Viewpoint trail is shorter and gentler, looking down the glen to the sea. For a longer, quieter day the Scenic trail drops into the Inver gorge and climbs out again with views towards Kintyre. The gorge stays damp and green all year, so wear boots with grip.