Where should you park when visiting Slemish Mountain?
The practical answer
For **Slemish Mountain**, use the **official mountain car park**. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council lists **40 spaces**, including accessible parking, and the car park is **free**.
That is the correct trailhead for a normal Slemish visit. Do not park in farm entrances or along the narrow approach road simply to get a few metres closer.
Slemish is an exposed hill rather than a serviced country park, so the existence of an official car park does not mean there are extensive visitor facilities on the mountain itself. Bring what you need for the walk and check the weather before setting off.
On St Patrick's Day or a particularly good-weather weekend, arrive early because a 40-space rural car park can fill quickly.
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