A36 road (Northern Ireland) explained

54.817°N -6.046°W

Country:NIR
Counties:Co. Antrim
Type:A
Route:36
Junction: A8
M2
Direction A:East
Direction B:West
Destinations:Ballymena, Kilwaughter, Larne
Map:A36 road (Ireland).jpg
Map Notes:Route of the A36 from Larne to Ballymena, marked in red

The A36 is a road in Northern Ireland. It travels through County Antrim, connecting the large towns of Ballymena and Larne.[1] The road is a single-carriageway primary route. It has three named sections: Church Road, Moorfields Road, and Shane's Hill or Shaneshill (Road).[2] [3]

Route

The A36 commences at the Junction 10 roundabout of the M2 Ballymena by-pass. The road passes through the village of Moorfields, the hamlets of Glenwherry and Kilwaughter, and meets the B59 route coming south from Doagh and the B94 route from Ballyclare to Broughshane. The A36 terminates at a junction with the A8 dual carriageway on the outskirts of Larne.The A36's highest point is the 1025feet summit of Shane's Hill.

References

  1. News: Unique photo collection provides insight to life at Kilwaughter Castle . 27 June 2024 . . National World Publishing Ltd. . 4 March 2019.
  2. Web site: CONSULTATION SCHEDULE . . 27 June 2024 . 4 February 2020.
  3. Web site: Technical Supplement 10 Appendix A - Landscape Character Assessment . Local Development Plan 2030 . . 27 June 2024 . September 2019.