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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Whitepark Bay

Dunseverick

Address

Whitepark Road, Dunseverick, County Antrim, BT54 6NS

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7084 8728

northcoast@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Beach

The spectacular beach forms a white arc between two headlands on the North Antrim coast. In this secluded location, even on a busy day there is a refuge for quiet relaxation.

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Binevenagh Mountain Walk

Limavady

Address

Leighery Road , Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0LL

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Walking & Hiking

This short walk along forest road and through coniferous forest with a steep section leading to the cliffs of Binevenagh offers panoramic views over Lough Foyle, the Roe Valley, Inishowen and to the west coast of Scotland.

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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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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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Mountsandel Wood

Coleraine

Address

147 Mountsandel Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1TA

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Walking & Hiking

Forest walks on the eastern bank of the River Bann, in the vicinity of Mountsandel Fort. A mesolithic site, the earliest known settlement site of man in Ireland. Choice of high level route or low level riverside route.

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Rough Fort (Rath)

Limavady

Address

Moneyrannel Road, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7776 0650

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Free

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Archaeological sites

Rough Fort, on the Limavady to Ballykelly road, is a remarkable earthwork construction over 1000 years old. Known as a Rath, it was originally used as a defended farmstead into which livestock could be driven in the times of emergency.

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Portballintrae Causeway Loop

Portballintrae

Address

Car Park at Beach Road, Portballintrae, County Antrim, BT57 8RT

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Walking & Hiking

A moderate walk running from Portballintrae to the Giant's Causeway, taking in beach, cliff and rock formations.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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Carrickfergus Castle

Carrickfergus

Address

Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9335 1273

carrickfergus.castle@communities-ni.gov.uk

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Price £6.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

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Castle / Fort

Get ready to step back in time at Carrickfergus Castle, an incredible Norman castle nestled in the charming seaside town of Carrickfergus, County Antrim, right on the shores of Belfast Lough. For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an…

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Portrush to Bushmills

Portrush

Address

Portrush Harbour, 63 Kerr Street, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8BP

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Walking & Hiking

A linear walk on the North Antrim Coast

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Gortmore to Hell's Hole

Address

Gortmore Viewpoint, Bishop's Road, County Londonderry, BT49 0LJ

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Walking & Hiking

A lovely walk along the cliff top overlooking Benone Beach, Lough Foyle and the Inishowen Peninsula in Co. Donegal

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The Honourable The Irish Society

Coleraine

Address

Cutts House, 54 Castleroe Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3RL

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7034 4796

office@theirishsociety.co.uk

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Coarse Fishing

We manage Northern Ireland's finest salmon, trout, pike and coarse fishing on the Lower Bann River and tributaries. Season/day rods available on private beats, also season permits for unrestricted stretches, both game and coarse.

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Milliken Tours Ireland

Larne

Address

Rose Cottage, 58a Mulloughsandal Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2LY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2858 3355

seamusmilliken@yahoo.com

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Sightseeing

We are a private, family run business, offering tours along the Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens. All our tours are tailored to suit your needs, and provide good value for money. Our Tour Guides are all so they can guide you to places of interest.

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Bonamargy Friary

Ballycastle

Address

43 Cushendall Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6QR

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

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Churches & Sacred Sites

Remains of Franciscan friary founded around 1500 by Rory MacQuillan. East range of cloister, gatehouse and church virtually complete except for roof. Open all year.

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Free

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Ballycastle Beach

Ballycastle

Address

Carrickmore Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6QS

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2076 2024

visitor.information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

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Free

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Beach

Ballycastle Beach offers stunning views of Rathlin Island and Fairhead and is approximately 1.2 kilometres in length.

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Free

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The Milibern

Armoy

Address

28 Altarichard Road, Armoy, County Antrim, BT53 8XT

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Walking & Hiking

A scenic upland route that takes in the summit of Croaghan.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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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Croaghan Breen Forest Walk

Armoy

Address

28 Altarichard Road, Armoy, County Antrim, BT53 8XT

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Walking & Hiking

Upland walking route, through Breen Forest and taking in the summit of Croaghan itself.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Causeway Sea Tours

Portrush

Address

Portrush Harbour, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8DF

Telephone
+44 (0) 7720 440 117

info@predatorireland.com

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Boat Tours

With the move to Portrush, Predator is now offering sea tours of various sights around the North Coast of Ireland, including Giants Causeway, the Skerries, Ballintroy, and more.

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Dunluce Castle

Bushmills

Address

87 Dunluce Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8UY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2073 1938

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
Price £6.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

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Historic Site

Dunluce Castle is located dramatically close to a headland that plunges straight into the sea, along the North County Antrim coast.

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Price £6.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

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Fairhead Murlough View 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 of Fairhead

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