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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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Garron Point

Carnlough

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87 Garron Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0JS

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+44 (0) 28 9335 8222

visitorinfo@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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Free

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Viewpoint

Garron Point is an outstanding headland on the Causeway Coastal Route offering magnificent views. You can park your car nearby and have a picnic or go on a short walk to the coastline to watch locals sea fishing or view nearby Scotland.

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TheGolfPA.com

Coleraine

Address

Mill Lodge, 20 Loughan Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1UB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7032 6707

info@thegolfpa.com

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Golf Tour Operators

Bespoke golf trips throughout all areas of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Amateur tournament packages arranged to suit clients requirements. We take care of everything so all you have to think about is playing your best.

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Rathlin Walking Tours

Coleraine

Address

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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Clifftop Experience (Away A Wee Walk)

Bushmills

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

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+44 (0) 28 2073 1855

eimear@awayaweewalk.com

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Price £39.00 Activity

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Sightseeing

The best way to avoid the crowds and get under the skin of a place is to explore it with a local friend, which is what walking the Causeway Coast with Eimear Flanagan feels like. These are ‘her’ cliffs, and she is delighted to share it with visitors.

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Susan Francesca Hunter Design Studio

Bushmills

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Maker's House, The Designerie, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8QD

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+44 (0) 28 2766 7616

susan@susanfrancescahunter.com

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Craft Workshops and Courses

A designer/maker working on the north coast in ceramics, glass and paper. Current work is mainly thrown and hand built ceramics and fused glass artworks. Commissions undertaken. Workshops and classes.

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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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Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway

Bushmills

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Giant's Causeway Station, Runkerry Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SZ

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+44 (0) 28 2073 2844

infogcbr@btconnect.com

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Railway

A truly heritage experience travelling on a steam locomotive along a magnificent coastal stretch of line between Bushmills and the World Heritage Site at the Giant's Causeway.

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Freedive Northern Ireland

Portrush

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8 Ballyreagh Road, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8LP

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+44 (0) 7725408980

joy@freedivenorthernireland.com

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Water Sports

Welcome to Freedive NI, Northern Ireland’s first and only freediving and adventure SUP, snorkel and wild swim centre based in Portrush.

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Rathlin Kinramer North Walk

Rathlin Island

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Rathlin Island, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, BT54 6SB

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Walking & Hiking

A waymarked route through Kebble Nature Reserve, taking in the north of the island with stunning views of dramatic sea cliffs and of Scotland beyond.

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Mountsandel Fort

Coleraine

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Mountsandel Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1TW

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+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

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Free

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Archaeological sites

Mountsandel Wood is the earliest known settlement of man in Ireland dating to between 7600 and 7900BC. Flint tools were found here, indicating that Stone Age hunters camped here to fish salmon in the natural weir.

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Charter Boats NI

Carrickfergus

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Carrickfergus Marina, (in front of 5 Rogers Quay), Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BE

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+44 (0) 7754 173019

info@charterboatsni.com

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Boat Tours

Explore the Beauty of the Sea with Charter Boats NI! Join us at Carrickfergus Marina for private charters, guided tours, and trips to the Gobbins plus Carrickfergus to Bangor. Book online for unforgettable sea adventures!

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Magilligan Point Nature Reserve

Limavady

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

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+44 (0) 28 7035 9977

nieainfo@daera-ni.gov.uk

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Free

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Beach

Magilligan Point is the tip of one of the largest sand dune systems in the British Isles. The way the coastline constantly changes here is of particular interest and is one of the main reasons the site has been declared a nature reserve.

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Discover Powerboating

Carrickfergus

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Wavelength Training, 3 Quayside, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BJ

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+44 (0)28 9162 4781

info@wavelengthtraining.co.uk

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Tailor-made Tours

Discover powerboating with one of our Qualified and Experienced Instructors. Your session will last approximately an hour, during which you will get to drive one of our Rigid Inflatable Boats. All of our boats are fully insured and coded to…

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Cairndhu Golf Club

Larne

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192 Coast Road, Ballygally, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2QG

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+44 (0) 28 2858 3324

office@cairndhugolfclub.com

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Parkland Golf Course

Superb parkland course designed by J.F.S. Morrison, partner in the firm of Colt, Allison and Morrison, and chosen for its unique site in over 200 acres of mature woodlands and rolling hills.

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Downhill Forest Mill Trail

Castlerock

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Mussenden Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RR

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Walking & Hiking

Forest walks with gradients

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Port Path

Portstewart

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Strand Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PG

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Walking & Hiking

Beautiful coastal walk connecting Portstewart Strand and Portrus

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Cheeky Chimps

Coleraine

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Northbrook Industrial Estate, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 2JB

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+44 (0) 28 70343005

cheekychimpscoleraine@gmail.com

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Indoor Play Area

Let your kids enjoy a fun filled adventure at Cheeky Chimps Coleraine.

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Cutting Edge Helicopters

Eglinton

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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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Lambs & Landscapes

Glenarm

Address

The Meadow, 67a Dickeystown Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BA

hello@glenarmredsparklamb.com

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Cultural Learning Experiences

Immerse yourself in a tour of an award winning sheep farm in the Glens of Antrim with 12th generation shepherd Eamonn. Listen, see and learn about how the landscape is managed on this sustainable farm to produce the delicious lamb that is highly…

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Old Church Centre Cushendun

Cushendun

Address

1 Church Lane, Bay Road, Cushendun, County Antrim, BT44 0PS

Telephone
+44 (0) 2821761 522

info@cushendunbpt.org

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Arts Centre

The beautifully restored Old Church Centre offers arts & heritage events, exhibitions, wedding ceremonies and venue hire. We also provide tourist information on the rich cultural heritage of the building, Cushendun and the Glens.

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