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Slow Travel Itinerary: Causeway Coast

By Discover Northern Ireland on Jan. 01, 2026

Few places anywhere match the Causeway Coastal Route for sheer, rugged beauty. Stretching between the cities of Belfast and Derry~Londonderry, the route earns its reputation not just at the bookends but in everything in between: showstopping natural scenery, charming seaside villages tucked into…

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Car free winter adventures on the Causeway Coast

By Discover Northern Ireland on Dec. 17, 2025

Let Portrush be your key to opening an amazing day trip along the coastline of Northern Ireland, catching the sustainable 402 Causeway Rambler bus. First up is Dunluce Castle, perched on top of a magnificent cliff edge overlooking the Scottish islands of Islay and Jura. Its weathered stone walls…

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Getting to the Causeway Coastal Route

Getting to the Causeway Coastal Route

By Discover Northern Ireland on Jun. 24, 2020

Please check current guidelines on NI Direct before you travel. Getting to the Causeway Coastal Route is the easy part- the hard work starts when you arrive and are faced with so many things to do and places to see! But let’s get you there first. Most people will probably start their journey along…

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