Top Romantic Locations

Love is in the air. And in quite a few very romantic locations around Northern Ireland too. Perhaps it’s down to the stunning scenery, the rolling landscapes, the dramatic coastline, the wild sea air. Who knows? But it does seem that there are places here where you just can’t help falling in love. And if you’d love to know just where they are, read on for inspiration for a romantic night away in Northern Ireland.

Giant's Causeway

Rising out of the Atlantic coastline on Northern Ireland’s north shore, the Giant’s Causeway is a place where nature, history and legend meet. Within easy reach of Belfast, Derry~Londonderry and even Dublin, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is unforgettable. What Makes the Giant’s Causeway Special Created by volcanic activity more than 60…

Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne

Mussenden Temple is located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. It perches dramatically on a 120 ft cliff top, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland, offering spectacular views westwards over Downhill Strand towards Magilligan Point and County Donegal and to the east…

Benone Strand

Benone Strand, multiple recipient of the Blue Flag Award, most recently in 2025, is a must-see when visiting the area. With seven miles of golden sand and a magnificent back drop of mountain and cliff scenery and stunning views across to Donegal, this is an attractive sightseeing environment along with the usual seaside activities including watersports…

Florence Court

Located around eight miles from Enniskillen, Florence Court is one of the most beautiful Georgian houses in Ulster, nestled against the wild mountain backdrop of Benaughlin and the Cuilcagh Mountains. The house and demense, formerly the home of the Earls of Enniskillen (Cole Family) is one of the most important Georgian Houses (18th century) in Ireland, and…

Dunluce Castle

Dunluce is one of the most picturesque and romantic of Irish Castles. With evidence of settlement from the first millennium, the present castle ruins date mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries. It was inhabited by both the feuding McQuillan and MacDonnell clans. Historical and archaeological exhibits are on display for public viewing. In times of extreme…

The Kissin Crust

Ideally situated when on route to Upper Lough Erne, The Shannon-Erne Waterway and Crom Estate. Stop off for a coffee, delicious cappuccino, home made scones, sandwiches prepared with the tastiest fillings to eat in or take away, traybakes, lunches. We serve the best of homemade food, using the best of local ingredients where possible. Ensuring a cosy and…

Antrim Lough Shore Park and The Gateway

Situated on the shores of Lough Neagh, Antrim Lough Shore Park is an area steeped in natural beauty, with an outdoor play park, caravan park and The Gateway Exhibition Centre to explore. The attractive surroundings make it the ideal spot to spend a few hours enjoying a picnic, feeding the swans or walking along the many pathways. The Six Mile Water River…

Banagher Glen

STARTING POINT The reserve lies 4 miles to the south of Dungiven and can be accessed by the narrow Magheramore Road. ROUTE DESCRIPTION From the car park, passing through the kissing gate, follow the road as it climbs uphill and through the wooded glen. At the fork in the road take a left and continue climbing along the surfaced road, crossing a number of…

Harry's Shack

Harry's Shack may be a shack (some might say quite an upmarket one), but it has one of the most enviable locations, sitting right on the Portstewart Strand beach front, serving fresh local fish, meats, vegetables and more from a wide menu. This is a very popular place to eat with beach goers and locals alike, catering for everyone with brunch…

Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail

Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail meanders through one of the largest expanses of blanket bog in Northern Ireland, traversing over tracks, boardwalk and staircase. A steep climb is required to reach the viewing platform which provides breath taking views of the surrounding low lands. The first part of the walk passes through a fascinating limestone landscape…

Roe Valley Country Park

This scenic and tranquil park is located on the outskirts of Limavady and offers spectacular riverside views and woodland walks along with opportunities for salmon and trout fishing, canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering. The river plunges through spectacular gorges and its banks are clothed in mature woodland. This picturesque park is also the main…

Mourne Mountains

The Mourne Mountains, a stunning range in County Down, Northern Ireland, boast twelve imposing summits that rise dramatically to over 2,000 feet. Dominated by Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest peak, this area of outstanding natural beauty is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Partially owned by the National Trust, the Mournes offer a diverse…

Love is in the air. And in quite a few very romantic locations around Northern Ireland too. Let's start off on a high, why don't we?

Well, if you’d like to be the heroine or hero of your own love story, take a trip to Dunluce Castle. Perched high above the coastline, the castle was included in BBC Countryfile Magazine's top 10 romantic ruins. Further along the coast is the Giant's Causeway. Seeing the sunset here is pretty high up on the romantic scale.

The beautiful Lakelands of Fermanagh are the ideal spot for a romance-filled getaway. Check out Lough Navar Forest Walk, Florence Court, Castle Coole or Crom Estate. You can’t help but love the view from Slieve Donard or find common ground on a walk through Kilbroney Park. Get up close and personal in a hot seaweed bath at SOAK.

A clifftop walk takes you through the very beautiful surroundings of Mussenden Temple & Downhill Demesne, it can also be booked as a wedding venue. Just so you know. If you’re lovers of the great outdoors, perhaps in Banagher Glen near Dungiven is the place for you. Or get your adrenaline fix Todds Leap. Enjoy quality time at Tannaghmore Gardens in Craigavon. Couples who canoodle over its kissing gate are said to marry within the year.

Visit Benone Strand ideal for a gentle romantic stroll. If you prefer solid ground, try Derry~Londonderry’s City Walls. Take a time-out together to sit and delight in fine local seafood at the Harry’s Shack, right on the beach. Pop the question at Fermanagh’s Cuilcagh Boardwalk. If the proposal doesn’t take their breath away, the views certainly will.

So that’s our romantic stroll through the many loveable places and adventures that Northern Ireland has to offer. Though, if you find some of your own, we’d love to hear about them too.

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