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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Trout Tours NI

Larne

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23 Cumbrae Heights, Ballycraigy, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2HQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 7974 854 219

info@trouttoursni.com

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Coarse Fishing

Trout Tours NI are based in the seaport and market town of Larne, County Antrim. We have a passion for trout fishing and aim to provide the best fishing tours available in Northern Ireland.

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Binevenagh Nature Reserve

Limavady

Address

Binevenagh National Nature Reserve, Leighery Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0JG

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7035 9977

nieainfo@daera-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

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Nature and Wildlife

Binevenagh is a tranquil area where the sights of Lough Foyle and Donegal can be seen on a clear day. This reserve is part of the northernmost outcropping of the Antrim Plateau as molten lava poured out over the surface 60 million years ago.

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Cushendun Short 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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Sallagh Braes Walk

Ballygally

Address

Linford Car Park, Feystown Road, Ballygally, County Antrim, BT40 2LZ

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Walking & Hiking

A stunning short walk across exposed hillside, leading to and along the edge of the dramatic Sallagh Braes basalt cliffs. The Sallagh Braes is a prominent basalt scarp with a spectacular ballast amphitheatre located 3 miles west of Ballygally, close…

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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

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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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Portballintrae Causeway Loop

Portballintrae

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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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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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The Guard Room Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus

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

Telephone
+ 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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Mountsandel Fort

Coleraine

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Mountsandel Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1TW

Telephone
+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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Gobbins Sea Safari with Abhainn Cruises

Carrickfergus

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Quayside, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BJ

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+44 (0) 7845 370231

abhainncruises@btinternet.com

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Boat Tours

Create life-long memories and discover hidden gems along the coast, cruising from Carrickfergus Castle all the way to the Gobbins. A bespoke private charter tour immersing you into stunning coastal scenery, history and nature, for a truly authentic…

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Straidkilly Walk

Carnlough

Address

Straidkilly Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0LQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9045 4094

info@ulsterwildlife.org

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Walking & Hiking

Mainly a hazel woodland walk, with areas of grassy clearings full of meadow flowers, best seen in spring when woodland flower species are in bloom.

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White Park Bay

Ballintoy

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157 Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6NH

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Walking & Hiking

A classic embayment beach of white sands & wild dunes

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Castles & Stones Day Tour

Larne

Address

1b Nixon Building, LEDCOM, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3AW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2858 0385

bookings@condorexecutive.com

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Sightseeing

Discover our unique history, myths and personality on a day spent exploring unforgettable places in the company of local people. See it all through our eyes as a local storyteller recounts the legends that grew from this place and shaped its people.

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Glenarm Tourism Guided Walks

Ballymena

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17 New Road, Glenarm, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT44 0AA

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+44028 2884 1087

info@glenarmtourism.org

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Walking Holiday

Glenarm Walkers offer guided walks on the 3rd Sunday of each month (registration at 2.00pm Glenarm Visitor Centre or 2.30pm at walk location), with exception of Easter Monday when the walk begins at 11.00am Glenarm Forest.

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Thieves & Steel Day Tour

Larne

Address

1b Nixon Building, LEDCOM, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3AW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2858 0385

bookings@condorexecutive.com

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Sightseeing

As you travel, our storytellers will delight you with tales of fairies, giants and local folklore. This tour combines ethereal myths and legends with the power of castles, engines and steel walkways. It’s Ireland as you’ve never seen it before.

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Larne's Jurassic Coastline - Waterloo Bay

Larne

Address

Waterloo Bay, The Promenade, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1AB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9335 8222

visitorinfo@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

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Free

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Archaeological sites

Explore Waterloo Bay in Larne, the most accessible locality for fossil hunting and geological interest anywhere on the island of Ireland.

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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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Fairhead An Bealach Runda Walk

Ballycastle

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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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Ballintoy Boat Tours

Ballintoy

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Ballintoy Harbour, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LX

Telephone
+44 (0)7886 232 718

ballintoyboattours@hotmail.com

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Boat Tours

Experience North Coast by Sea

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Parking & Transport
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Kinbane Castle

Ballycastle

Address

Ballycastle, off Whitepark Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6LP

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

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Free

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Castle / Fort

Kinbane Castle is a Historic Monument sited in the townland of Cregganboy, located along the Causeway Coastal Route. The area surrounding it offers spectacular views of Rathlin Island and Dunagregor Iron Age fort.

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Free

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