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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?

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Causeway Coast & Glens by Motorcycle

Coleraine

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Nutt Travel, 15 Sperrin Business Park, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 2DH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7035 1199

info@nutttravel.com

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Sightseeing

Pack your Motorcycle and sail the Irish Sea on a variety of new stylish, spacious ships and discover the many hidden gems that the Causeway Coast & Glens have to offer.

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Christie Park & Somerset

Coleraine

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Christie Park, 55-65 Strand Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3AB

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Walking & Hiking

Riverside walk along the Bann

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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Carrickfergus Marine Gardens & Promenade

Carrickfergus

Address

Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9335 8232

parks@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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Public Park

Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a children's playground (currently closed for refurbishment), special memorial area, gardens and picnic area.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- Car parking - Marine Gardens and Promenade has free designated accessible parking on site for cars, coaches and minibuses located at Carrickfergus Castle Car Park. A smaller free car park is also available next to the play park entrance.
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Carrickfergus Marina

Carrickfergus

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3 Quayside, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BJ

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+44 (0) 28 9336 6666

Marina.reception@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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Marinas

Carrickfergus' world class 300 berth marina, with excellent private and public amenities, conference facilities, and local information point. Home to many local boats and choice destination for many foreign visitors, all welcomed by friendly staff.

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- On site parking
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Portstewart Strand and Barmouth

Portstewart

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Portstewart Strand, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PG

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7083 6396

portstewart@nationaltrust.org.uk

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The National Trust

Between Portstewart and the mouth of the River Bann lies the golden sands and domineering sand dunes of Portrush Strand Beach. This area of natural beauty and of scientific interest is owned and managed by the National Trust.

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Rathlin Walking Tours

Coleraine

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33 Wheatfield Gardens, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3RH

Telephone
+44 (0) 7745 566 924

paul.quinn33@hotmail.co.uk

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Sightseeing

Planning a visit to Rathlin Island? Interested in walking or birdwatching? Why not join Paul Quinn, an experienced walking guide, who can guide you round the beautiful sights and sounds of Rathlin. You can walk for an hour plus or up to a day.

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The Spa at Roe Valley Resort

Limavady

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Roe Valley Resort, 10 Lisnakilly Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9FB

Telephone
+44 28 7772 2222

spa@roevalleyresort.com

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Spa and Well-being

The Spa at Roe Valley Resort offers some of Northern Ireland’s most luxurious treatments and spa days, designed for holistic relaxation and mindfulness. Surrounded by scenic landscapes, the spa emphasises natural serenity and personalised care using…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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- Gym On Premises
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- On site parking
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- Restaurant on Premises
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- Indoor pool
Glenariff Forest Park, Scenic Trail

Glenariff

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Glenariff Forest Park, 98 Glenariffe Road, Glenariff, County Antrim, BT44 0QX

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Walking & Hiking

The Trail allows the more able person to enjoy walking through mature woodland, along the edges of steep sided river gorges with waterfalls and open moorland.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
The Guard Room Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus

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Carrickfergus Town Hall Complex, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

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+ 44 (0) 28 9335 8241

carrickfergusmuseums@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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Visitor Centres & Museums

Step back in time at The Guard Room in Carrickfergus Town Hall, immersing visitors in the early 20th-century quarters of the Antrim Artillery militia with interactive exhibits and historical narratives spanning 800 years.

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The Dark Hedges

Stranocum

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Bregagh Road, Stranocum, County Antrim, BT53 8PX

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2766 0230

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Free

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Natural Feature

This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century and have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland. Thronies will recognise these as the Dark Hedges from HBO's Game of…

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Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre

Carrickfergus

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Elizabeth Avenue, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7UY

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+44 (0) 28 9336 4294

angela@kilcreggan.org.uk

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Open Farm

Carrickfergus Urban Farm and Garden Centre at Kilcreggan is a free popular attraction for local families and visitors. Visitors can handle and feed a variety of animals, enjoy our picnic areas, explore the bug hut and play area plus relax in our…

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- Dogs accepted by arrangement
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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
Ballykenver Farm Shop and Kitchen

Armoy

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77 Ballykenver Road, Armoy, County Antrim, BT53 8RP

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+44 (0) 7880 593 492

amandahanna@btconnect.com

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Cookery School

Join Amanda at her farmhouse kitchen table for a feel-good food experience. Indulge in a delicious selection of homemade treats including some local specialities as Amanda demonstrates how to make one of her delicious preserves.

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- Dogs Welcome Inside
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- Car parking
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- Wifi
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Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne

Castlerock

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Mussenden Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RP

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+44 (0) 28 7084 8728

downhilldemesne@nationaltrust.org.uk

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The National Trust

Mussenden Temple is located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. Awe inspiring views, colourful gardens and woodland walks.

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- On site parking
North Coast Smokehouse Économusée

Ballycastle

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3/61 Leyland Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6EZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 7835 403340

info@northcoastsmokehouse.com

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Visitor Centres & Museums

We specialise in producing smoked foods naturally, in the picturesque coastal town of Ballycastle. Learn about the traditional craft of smoking food, how it links us to our past and how it has been adapted for the modern world.

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Hezlett House

Castlerock

Address

Mussenden Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RP

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7084 8728

mussendentemple@nationaltrust.org.uk

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The National Trust

Hezlett’s picturesque thatched cottage exterior hides a fascinating early timber frame dating from 1690, making it one of the oldest vernacular domestic buildings in Northern Ireland.

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Portmuck Harbour

Islandmagee

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68 Portmuck Road, Portmuck, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TP

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+44 (0) 28 9336 6666

Marina.Reception@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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Free

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Landscape/View

Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour and tiny beach, Portmuck Harbour is a lovely place to while away the afternoon. See the stunning North Antrim coastline receding into the distance and…

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Phils Family Amusements & Bingo Hall

Portrush

Address

64-72 Main Street, Portrush, Portrush, Co Antrim, BT56 8BN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7082 2201

info@telcotrading.co.uk

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Indoor Play Area

For lovers of video games, slot machines and bingo, no trip to Portrush is complete without visiting Phil’s Amusements. Discover how the whole family can ‘save tickets for big prizes’.

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Glenariff Forest Park, Viewpoint Trail

Glenariff

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Glenariff Forest Park, 98 Glenariffe Road, Glenariff, County Antrim, BT44 0QX

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Walking & Hiking

A short circular walk through woodland and stunning gardens offering spectacular views.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Cutting Edge Helicopters

Eglinton

Address

City Of Derry Airport, Eglinton, County Londonderry, BT47 3GY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7181 2555

info@cuttingedgehelicopters.com

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Sightseeing

Check out the beautiful scenery from a dizzying new perspective! Cutting Edge Helicopter, situated at the City of Derry Airport, offers the experience of a lifetime in with the choice of various custom charters. The stunning views from above give…

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Larne Town Parks

Larne

Address

Glenarm Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1DY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9335 8232

parks@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Price
Free

Type

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Public Park

Town Park and Chaine Park are delightful parks located on the Causeway Coastal route in Larne offering dramatic coastal views out to Scotland, pleasurable walks, unique heritage features and entertainment for all the family.

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Free

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking