Causeway Coastal Route

The Causeway Coastal Route is among the most stunning in Europe. Around every corner, up every wooded pathway and into every clearing you’ll come across spectacular sites and sounds that teem with nature. There is an abundance of wildlife on the Causeway Coastal Route, amongst the jagged hills, wave-crashed cliffs and endless sea. Visitors can enjoy the sandy beaches, the subtle beauty of nearby forests and the rhythmic pour of romantic waterfalls.

Into the woods at Glenariff

Indeed, three wonderful waterfalls await you at the astounding Glenariff Forest Park. There are several paths you can take in this stunning forest, including the five kilometre Waterfall Walkway which was first installed 80 years ago. The forest park is situated in one of the nine Glens of Antrim. This one, Queen of the Glens, is considered to be the most beautiful. And it’s easy to see why. Fans of Game of Thrones® will recognise it as the setting for dueling practice in the Vale of Arryn.

Bird-watching, seal-watching, dolphin-spotting on Rathlin

For bird enthusiasts a day trip over to the rugged beauty of Rathlin Island by ferry is certainly worth the fare. This is Northern Ireland’s only inhabited offshore island though it’s often so quiet you wouldn’t know. There are scenic walking trails that bring you to seal colonies and whilst there you can visit the popular RSPB Seabird Centre situated at the West Light which houses a bird colony. The island is hugely important for breeding puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, razorbills and fulmars. It is also home to Northern Ireland's only pair of breeding chough. Watch out for seals, dolphins and porpoises on the way there and back.

Climb the cliffs or take the scenic path at Fair Head

Near the town of Ballycastle is Fair Head. Legend has it that locals named this proudly jutting headland after a fair-haired maiden who fell to her death in tales of yore. There are spectacular views over to Rathlin Island and on good days you can even see Paul McCartney’s favourite beauty spot in Scotland, the Mull of Kintyre. According to those in the know, this is one of the best cliffs faces to climb in the whole of Europe.

Step into garden heaven at Benvarden

The red-bricked Benvarden Garden near Ballymoney is a five-acre horticultural wonderland. In spring and summer, the colourful spectacle of rhododendrons, camelias, bluebells and many other wildflowers really is a sight to behold and quite the show for the senses. The gardens were laid out in the late 18th century and include the River Bush, famous as the Bushmill’s Whiskey river. You will notice a large bridge that spans across part of the river. This was built by Robert James Montgomery, a survivor of The Charge of the Heavy Brigade at The Battle of Balaclava. His cousin Hugh took part in the other well-known Charge of the Light Brigade but was not quite so lucky.

Walk through the woods to the fort

Mountsandel Wood on the banks of the River Bann is home to the remains of a 9,000-year-old monolithic fort. To the best of our knowledge, this is the site of the first human settlement in Ireland. The fort appears suddenly and dramatically through a clearing in these quiet sheltered woods. At first its heart-shaped layout is hard to comprehend. On closer inspection you will discover exactly how it might have worked. It is utterly intriguing and there is a certain spirituality about a walk through the woods to this sacred spot.

Sand as far as the eye can see at Portstewart

The famous Portstewart Strand is a four-kilometre stretch of golden sand. This Blue Flag beach is clean, safe and has the added advantage of being drive-in. That’s right, you can drive down to the beach, set out your picnic table and enjoy the views of the sea and Mussenden temple perched high above the water. For the hardiest of visitors, this is the start of the fifty kilometre ‘Causeway Coast Way’ which takes you past Whiterocks, Dunluce Castle, the Giant's Causeway, and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

All along the Roe river

Right on the doorstep of lovely Limavady is Roe Valley Country Park. This park runs five kilometres along the banks of the River Roe, and offers spectacular riverside views and woodland walks. Fans of fishing will probably already know it as a spot full of trout and salmon. There is also the chance to go canoeing, walk beautiful wildlife trails and go rock climbing.

The visitor centre and tea-room is named after the local inventor J.E. Ritter, who established Ireland's first hydro-electric power station on the very same site.

Brooding Binevenagh

In the early 18th century the flora around this mountain had become so famous that writers in London spoke of the “the breast of Binevenagh mountain” as “a kind of physic garden, which supplied them with medicines to be found in no other place.” This surely is a magical place; made stranger by the artificial lake that sits in a saucer at its summit. It is full of trout by the way. Locals say that on a clear day you can see for over 100 miles, to the mountains of Donegal and the islands of Scotland. It’s unsurprising then, that the lights, cameras and action of Game of Thrones® spent quite a bit of time filming here.

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Carnfunnock Shore Walk

Larne

Address

Carnfunnock Country Park, Coast Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2LH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2826 2471

carnfunnock@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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Walking & Hiking

One of a whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country Park.

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Mountsandel Fort

Coleraine

Address

Mountsandel Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1TW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
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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Free

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Riverbush Salmon Station

Bushmills

Address

21 Church Street, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8QJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 30 0200 7860

Bush@deara-ni.gov.uk

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Coarse Fishing

When conditions are right, high quality salmon angling is available on three stretches of the river - the New, Town, and Leap sections.

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Fairhead Casán an Loch Walk

Ballycastle

Address

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

Type

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Walking & Hiking

Enjoy breath-taking views from the cliff edge

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Castlerock Beach

Castlerock

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7034 7234

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Free

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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. Castlerock has been awarded a Northern Ireland Seaside Award 2020.

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Free

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- Wifi
Limavady Workhouse

Limavady

Address

Irish Green Street, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0AQ

Telephone
(028) 2766 0230

info@lcdi.co.uk

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Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

Opened in 1842, the Limavady Union Workhouse is reported to be one of the best preserved buildings of its type in the whole of Ireland.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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Private Charter Tours with Abhainn Cruises

Ballycastle

Address

Bayview Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

Telephone
+44 (0) 7845 370231

abhainncruises@btinternet.com

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Boat Tours

Taste the sea salt and feel the wind. What better way to explore an island with a sea-faring tradition spanning thousands of years? Create life-long memories, see World Heritage sites, and discover hidden gems along our stunning coastline.

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Parking & Transport
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St Aidan's Church and Holy Well

Magilligan

Address

Off Duncrun Road, Magilligan, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0JD

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7776 0650

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Free

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Churches & Sacred Sites

An inscribed stone cross at Duncrun marks the site of St Patrick's Monastery and the Roman Catholic church there is dedicated to St Aidan (C6) whose tomb stands near the old church ruins.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Carnlough Bay Boat Tours

Carnlough

Address

58 Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU

Telephone
+44 (0) 7720 464 044

curiositytours@outlook.com

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Boat Tours

Memorable, invigorating boat trip in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Passengers have the chance to spot an array of marine life including dolphins, seals, porpoises and various seabirds.

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- Dogs accepted by arrangement
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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Fairhead An Bealach Runda Walk

Ballycastle

Address

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

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Walking & Hiking

Enjoy breath-taking views from the cliff edge of Fairhead

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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

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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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Blackhead Coastal Path Walk

Whitehead

Address

Blackhead Car Park, Old Castle Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NE

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9335 8222

visitorinfo@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

A short and delightful circular walk from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead, around the coastal path to Blackhead with its iconic lighthouse, the most easterly point of County Antrim, then back to Whitehead for refreshments and shopping.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Fairhead

Ballycastle

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Fairhead car park, Fairhead Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6RD

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Walking & Hiking

Enjoy breath-taking views from the cliff edge

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Dunseverick Castle

Ballycastle

Address

Causeway Coast and Glens, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT57 8SY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7084 8728

downhilldemesne@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

Dunseverick Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near the small village of Dunseverick and the Giant's Causeway.

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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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Causeway Coast Way

Portstewart

Address

Strand Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PG

Type

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Walking & Hiking

Magnificent coastal scenery including the Giant's Causeway

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Rathlin Island Roonivoolin Walk

Rathlin Island

Address

Rathlin Island Harbour, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, BT54 6RT

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Walking & Hiking

Take the route less travelled on Rathlin Island and venture south to the RSPB Roonivoolin Reserve. Amazing views of the coastline can be enjoyed as well as wildlife such as seals, Irish hare and curlew.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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Roe Valley Country Park

Limavady

Address

41 Dogleap Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9NN

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7772 1925

nieainfo@daera-ni.gov.uk

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Country / Royal 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.

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- Car parking - is free and available at 4 points: Main car park at Visitor Centre /Café Building (access via Dogleap Road) O’Cahan’s car park (access via Roemill Road) Carrick Mills car park (access via Ballyquin Road) Carrick Rocks car park (access via Drumrane Road) Mobility Scooter Available from the Dogleap Countryside Centre
Causeway Coast Tours

Coleraine

Address

23 Knocklynn Park, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1WB

Telephone
+44 (0) 7850 334 580

info@causewaycoasttours.com

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Sightseeing

Our Causeway Coast Photo Tour gives you the opportunity to view this world-renowned coastline while learning about landscape photography under the guidance of a professional photographer as well as delving into the history and the folklore.

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Ballygally Beach

Ballygally

Address

Coast Road, Ballygally, County Antrim, BT40 2QZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9335 8232

Parks@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Price
Free

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Beach

This award winning beach is located in Ballygally, 10km north of Larne town on the beautiful Causeway Coastal Route and is perfect for a short walk to blow the cobwebs away or to build sand castles with the kids or to even enjoy a quick swim!

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Free

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- Dogs accepted by arrangement
Facilities

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