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Activities & Attractions along the Causeway Coastal Route

A whole host of attractions and activities await travelers along the Causeway Coastal Route. Maybe you’d like to get wet while coasteering under cliffs and over rocks. Perhaps you’d prefer to wet your whistle with some fine whiskey at Old Bushmills Distillery. Or why not explore local myths and legends with a trip to the Giant’s Causeway?

Whatever your passion, you’re sure to find an incredible selection of activities, restaurants and accommodation along this world-famous coastal route, as well as friendly locals to share the experience with. They’ll only be too happy to show you how we do it in Northern Ireland.

Experiences fit for giants

The imposing Carrickfergus Castle is an early stop off if you’re starting the Causeway Coastal Route from Belfast. This medieval construction has had a rich and colourful role in the history of Northern Ireland and its story is integral to the story of its people.

Further along the route is the world famous The Gobbins Cliff Path. When railway engineer, Berkeley Deane Wise, constructed this cliff walk in 1902, it was declared “a perfect marvel of engineering”...“with no parallel in Europe”. Located on the scenic Islandmagee peninsula, The Gobbins is not for the faint-hearted. You will face dramatic and challenging paths that include spectacular suspension bridges, caves, steps and tunnels. In other words, it is an unforgettable experience!

Become king or queen of the North

Whether you’re a fan of the show or not, the Game of Thrones® Tour , by Giant Tours Ireland, offers you a great way to see some of the most spectacular parts of Northern Ireland. Many of Northern Ireland’s remote locations featured as filming locations for the HBO hit TV series, and on an intimate tour like this, you’ll be setting foot in the real life ‘Westeros’.

Thronies will want to experience an aerial tour of the 'Seven Kingdoms', catch a boat from 'Lordsport Harbour' and enjoy themed afternoon tea in Ballygally Castle Hotel. Or why not pack up the car and do the Game of Thrones® self-drive tour, exploring the various filming locations at your own leisure? The official app will help you navigate your way around each of the ‘10 doors’ and other filming locations from the show.

Cross that bridge when you come to it... if you’re brave enough!

Having been inspired by all the stories of bravery and valour, you will no doubt have the courage to cross the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge...or will you? It’s much sturdier now than when it was originally built by salmon fishermen over 350 years ago, yet this experience never fails to stir up all the senses.

With a strong breeze from the Atlantic Ocean blowing through your hair, the sound of the waves crashing and swirling 30 metres below your feet and the smell of the sea filling your nostrils, it’s exceptionally exhilarating. An unforgettable opportunity to get back to nature and test your nerves of steel.

If you prefer to view the bridge from an alternative perspective, you can always see what it looks like from the water with Causeway Coast Kayaking Tours.

Embrace a Giant Spirit

Further along the Causeway Coastal Route is Northern Ireland’s most famous site. Legend has it that the Giant’s Causeway was created when legendary Irish giant, Fionn MacCool, constructed a bridge to Scotland to take on his arch foe Bennandonner. In reality, the famous causeway is the result of a volcanic eruption which left behind this strangely perfect hexagonal patchwork that reaches out into the sea.

The most straight-forward way of experiencing the Giant’s Causeway is to begin your visit at the Visitor Centre and then stroll down to the intriguing stones to search out distinctive formations such as the Camel, Wishing Chair, Granny and Organ.

Away-A-Wee Walk provide guided walking day tours along the stunning Giant’s Causeway cliffs, taking lesser-known paths off the beaten track. If you’re used to trekking across country, this might be the perfect option for you, giving a different perspective of the causeway and avoiding crowds at the same time.

Whatever way you choose to explore it, the Giant’s Causeway, the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Northern Ireland, is well worth the visit.

Giant appetites also catered for

On Wendy Gallagher’s Causeway Coast Foodie Tours you can explore and eat as you go. Wash down everything from eel and goat with local craft ales, whiskey, gin, cider or coffee and ingest the views with your eyes.

Along with fresh Atlantic air comes even fresher Atlantic breezes and we will admit, there are days when you will feel the chill on the Causeway Coast. Just as well that one of Ireland’s finest and most famous whiskeys has been produced in the nearby Old Bushmills Distillery for over 400 years. Take a tour and find out all about the maker’s traditional methods before enjoying a kindly drop in their cosy bar.

Embrace your adventurous spirit

Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or trying something new, we highly recommend that you indulge in a little coasteering along this dramatic coast. Coasteering NI know the best spots to take you and these guys guarantee a day full of thrills, spills, laughter, and adrenaline.

If you prefer to spend your time in the water, Aquaholics Diving & Sea Tours in Portstewart will bring you through the teeming and unspoiled underwater world of Northern Ireland. They offer a full range of scuba diving courses along the Causeway Coast - a first class experience.

Or if you’re keen to keep your feet dry, then you might prefer to take a day trip over to the rugged beauty of Rathlin Island. This is Northern Ireland’s only inhabited offshore island, though it’s often so quiet you wouldn’t really know. There are scenic walking trails that bring you to seal colonies and you can visit the popular RSPB Seabird Centre situated at the distinctive West Lighthouse, known as Ireland's only 'upside down' lighthouse!

Inspiring spirits from the past

Back on the coast road is the stunning Dunluce Castle. Built around 1500 by a local family, the castle sparked the imagination of writer C.S. Lewis who reimagined it as the Cair Pereval, home to the rulers of Narnia. Though it has been a ruin for many years, it remains as inspiring as ever and is likely one of the most Instagrammed castles on the planet.

Equally dramatic is the Mussenden Temple which perches some forty metres above the Atlantic Ocean and offers spectacular views west over Downhill Strand towards County Donegal and back east towards Castlerock beach Portstewart and Portrush.

With all that going on, where else would you prefer to be?

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure information is correct, we strongly advise checking in advance before you travel to your intended destination to ensure its open and book tickets if applicable.

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Victoriana Flower School

Larne

Address

51 Ballypollard Road, Magheramorne, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3JF

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9337 2519

kim@victorianafloral.co.uk

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Craft Workshops and Courses

Learn the art of flower arranging with exquisite florist Kim Davies at Victoriana Flower School, located just outside Whitehead, on the Causeway Coastal route. A wide range of courses are available for all levels of participants and interests.

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Loughareema (The Vanishing Lake)

Ballycastle

Address

Loughareema Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6WL

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2076 2024

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Free

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Lake / Reservoir

A lonely and mysterious Moorland Lake, sometimes called the 'Vanishing Lake'.

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Free

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Cushendun Long Walk

Cushendun

Address

Cushendun Car Park, Cushendun, County Antrim, BT44 0PS

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Walking & Hiking

Cushendun is a beautiful seaside village on the North Coast alive with small shops and pubs. A series of scenic paths wind through the village, beach front, harbour, and Glendun river.

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East Strand

Portrush

Address

Causeway Street, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8AF

Telephone
+44 (0) 2766 0230

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Beach

East Strand Beach in Portrush is a famously golden sandy beach, with views of The Skerries and Causeway headlands. This is a popular destination for groups of families and friends, with lots of great seaside facilities to enjoy.

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- Dogs accepted by arrangement - Restrictions apply 1st June to 1th September.
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- Off site parking - Other public car parks nearby, fees apply
- On site parking - Fees apply (all year round)
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- Wifi
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Carrickfergus Golf Club

Carrickfergus

Address

35 North Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8LP

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9336 3713

office@carrickfergusgolfclub.co.uk

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Parkland Golf Course

With its imaginative use of water and sand the par of 68 is not matched that easily. The course offers a interesting mix of testing and approachable holes.

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- Restaurant on site
Game of Thrones® Sea Safari

Portstewart

Address

14 Portmore Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7BE

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7083 2584

info@aquaholics.co.uk

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GoT Guided Tours

Join this Game of Thrones® sightseeing trip and get a unique ocean perspective of many of the stunning locations where this popular fantasy series was filmed.

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Troggs Surf School

Portrush

Address

East Strand Water sports Centre, Portrush, County Antrim, BT568AF

Telephone
07719315372

troggssurfschool@gmail.com

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Surfing

Troggs surf school has been teaching the art of surfing since 1994. As the longest running surf school in Portrush, we have a passion to share the thrill and pleasure that is connecting with the ocean. Let's get stoked!

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Gleno Waterfall Walk

Gleno

Address

Waterfall Road, Gleno, County Antrim, BT40 3LE

Telephone
+44(0)28 9064 7787

belfast@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Walking & Hiking

This walk has many steps. The steps meander up and down the sides of this moist valley to enable the walker to get good views of the waterfall. Dogs should be kept under the control of the owner.

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Glenara Elite Tours & Travel

Coleraine

Address

3 Glenara Woods, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3TR

Telephone
+44 (0) 7718 805 633

frances@glenara-elite-travel.co.uk

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Sightseeing

Tour the breath taking and wondrous sites of Northern Ireland’s North Coast in one of our Luxury Coaches. Experience natural wonders of the world, like the Giant’s Causeway, to locations seen in the Game of Thrones like the Dark Hedges.

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Magilligan Point

Limavady

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Magilligan Point, Point Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0LL

Telephone
0287776 0650

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Walking & Hiking

Magilligan Point guards the mouth of Lough Foyle and is home to Lough Foyle Ferry and Martello Tower. This short beach walk through a National Nature Reserve provides opportunities for visitors to explore the beach or spot birdlife and sealife.

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- Parking (free)
Fairhead Loch Dubh Walk

Ballycastle

Address

Fairhead Car Park, Fairhead Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6RD

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Walking & Hiking

Enjoy breath-taking views from the cliff edge of Fairhead

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Portstewart Golf Club

Portstewart

Address

117 Strand Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PG

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7083 2015

info@portstewartgc.co.uk

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Links Golf Course

Situated on Northern Ireland’s magnificent Causeway Coast, Portstewart Golf Club presents a difficult but fair game. The Strand Course is indisputably the jewel in Portstewart’s crown for both quality of game and scenery.

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- Restaurant on site
Walk Talk Ireland

Cushendun

Address

Cushendun, Co Antrim, BT44 0PX

Telephone
+44 +353 74915 9366

info@walktalkireland.com

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Walking Holiday

Hello!
My name is Sean Mullan. I organise and lead the walks in Ireland. You are assured of a warm welcome, companionship and good walking if you join us.

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14 reviews
Greenisland Golf Club

Carrickfergus

Address

156 Upper Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8RW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9086 2236

info@greenislandgolfclub.co.uk

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Parkland Golf Course

Greenisland is a challenging 9 hole mature parkland golf course situated under the imposing Knockagh Monument, and offers panoramic views from Carrickfergus to Belfast and across Belfast Lough to County Down.

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- Restaurant on site
Clifftop Experience (Away A Wee Walk)

Bushmills

Address

Away A Wee Walk, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2073 1855

eimear@awayaweewalk.com

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Price £52.00 Activity

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Sightseeing

The Clifftop Experience (in partnership with National Trust) is a guided 5 mile hike of the full UNESCO coastline at the Giant's Causeway available daily throughout the season. It is our 'signature tour'.

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Price £52.00 Activity

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A Giant Causeway Glass-Making Experience

Bushmills

Address

60 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU

Telephone
+44 (0) 7752 315 476

irishglassartist@outlook.com

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Price £75.00 Activity

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Type:

Craft Workshops and Courses

Join Eleanor-Jane for a hands on glass making experience inspired by the Causeway stones. Using recycled stained glass from a local church, Eleanor- Jane gently guides you through the process allowing your creativity to shine through with each…

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Price £75.00 Activity

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1 reviews
Larne Promenade

Larne

Address

Tower Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1AB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9335 8222

visitorinfo@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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Free

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Nature and Wildlife

Enjoy a lovely walk along a one mile long stretch of Promenade running from Larne Leisure Centre, parallel with the Causeway Coastal route. Pass by Waterloo Bay, view lots of bird life and dramatic scenery or walk to Town Parks and the Coast Road.

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Free

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- Dogs accepted by arrangement
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
Ballycastle Marina

Ballycastle

Address

14 Bayview Road, Portnagree House Harbour & Marina Visitor Centre, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2076 8525

ballycastle.marina@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Marinas

The superb 74 berth Blue Flag marina is situated within the inner basin of Ballycastle Harbour and provides visiting vessels with sheltered pontoon berthing for vessels up to 20 metres. Blue Flag Award Winner.

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Castlerock Beach

Castlerock

Address

Sea Road, Castlerock Stand, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RE

Telephone
+44 (0)28 7776 0650

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Beach

Castlerock is a 1km (0.7 mile) long stretch of beach between the sea cliffs of Downhill to the west and the Lower River Bann estuary known as the Barmouth to the east. The beach is a recipient of the Blue Flag Award in 2025.

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Free

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- Dogs accepted by arrangement - Restrictions apply 1st June to 15th September
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Parking & Transport
- Car parking
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- Wifi
Carnmoney Hill

Newtownabbey

Address

Carmoney Hill Local Nature Reserve, Knockenagh Avenue, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 6AQ

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Type:

Walking & Hiking

A beautiful woodland walk, with wonderful views.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)