MAP: OS of Northern Ireland 1:50,000 Discoverer 9; downloadable map at www.walkni.com and www.forestserviceni.gov.uk.

Glenariff, 'Queen of the Antrim Glens', lay stroked by early mist. From the high perch of Glenariff Forest Park, the views that Jane and I had of the upthrust cliffs of the glen seemed softened ...

Glenariff, Co. Antrim. Start point: From the Ballymena bypass take the scenic A43 Ballymena to Waterfoot road. You reach Glenariff Forest Park (entrance on the right) after about 12 miles.