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  1. Portrush

    Address

    The Coastal Zone, 8 Bath Road, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8AP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7028 3600

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Portrush reserve hides a tale of heated debate around the origin of rocks. It was also seen as the battleground of two schools who had different views and debated on the formation of basalt when geology was being developed as a science 200 years ago.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 848 reviews848 reviews

    Ballintoy

    Address

    Harbour Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6NA

    Telephone

    07803 505084

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Causeway Coastal Route

    Ballintoy Harbour can be discovered in the picturesque village of Ballintoy. Known as a ‘raised beach’, it is located alongside the B15 Coast Road, 17 miles north-east of Coleraine and five miles west of Ballycastle.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Coleraine

    Address

    Coleraine, Co Londonderry

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2955 6003

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Situated on either side of River Bann. Mixed woodland planted 19th Century and the 1930s - 40s, contains the earliest known site of human habitation in Ireland - Mountsandel Fort.

  4. The beech trees which originally led to the Georgian mansion near to Gracehill House
    The Dark Hedges which are an area of interest for fans of Game of Thrones
    Group walks through The Dark Hedges on a misty morning, which makes for a beautiful image
    A group of three people can be seen through the mist walking between the dark hedges
    The beech trees which originally led to the Georgian mansion near to Gracehill House
    The Dark Hedges which are an area of interest for fans of Game of Thrones
    Group walks through The Dark Hedges on a misty morning, which makes for a beautiful image
    A group of three people can be seen through the mist walking between the dark hedges

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Stranocum

    Address

    Bregagh Road, Stranocum, County Antrim, BT53 8PX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2766 0230

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Natural Feature

    This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century and have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland. Thronies will recognise these as the Dark Hedges from HBO's Game of…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Price

    Free
  5. Purple flowers at Breen Oakwood Nature Reserve

    Armoy

    Address

    Breen Oakwood, Armoy, County Antrim, BT53 8YH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7035 9977

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Breen Oakwood is part of the larger Breen Forest and is one of the last fragments of the once extensive oaklands that covered north-east Antrim.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  6. Magherahoney

    Address

    Altarichard Road, Magherahoney, County Antrim, BT53 8YJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    There are two way-marked hill walks at Altarichard on the scenic route between Magherahoney and Cushendall.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. waves lap over the basalt stones at the giants causeway
    The basalt stones at Giant's Causeway
    waves lap over the basalt stones at the giants causeway
    The basalt stones at Giant's Causeway

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Bushmills

    Address

    44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2073 1855

    Gradings

    • Five Star Quality Assurance
    Five Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Flanked by the wild North Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, the Giant's Causeway is a geological wonder and home to a wealth of history and legend. The 40,000 basalt stone columns left by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago, has…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - The main car park on-site is reserved for Visitor Experience ticket holders, National Trust Members and Local Pass Holders. For the best rates, pre-book your Visitor Experience tickets via the official Giant's Causeway website in advance of your visit.

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  8. Castlerock

    Address

    Mussenden Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7084 8728

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand
    Portstewart strand

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 237 reviews237 reviews

    Portstewart

    Address

    Portstewart Strand, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7083 6396

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Between Portstewart and the mouth of the River Bann lies the golden sands and domineering sand dunes of Portrush Strand Beach. This area of natural beauty and of scientific interest is owned and managed by the National Trust.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. section of trail which passes under a stone bridge in Ballypatrick Forest
    Ballypatrick Forest with the ocean visible in the background
    section of trail which passes under a stone bridge in Ballypatrick Forest
    Ballypatrick Forest with the ocean visible in the background

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballypatrick Forest, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2955 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Five-mile drive through peatland forest with many fine views of Rathlin Island and Ballycastle. A variety of picnic sites, a short walk and toilets on site.

  11. Dervock

    Address

    36 Benvarden Road, Dervock, County Antrim, BT53 6NN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 02820741955

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    This historic estate has been in existence since 1630s, making it one of the oldest in Northern Ireland. It has been in the ownership of the Montgomery family since 1798.The garden and grounds may be used for wedding photography by prior arrangement.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Cargan

    Address

    Glenariffe Road, Cargan, County Antrim, BT44 0QX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7034 0870

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Glenariff, the Queen of the Glens, is one of the nine Antrim Glens in Northern Ireland. Glenariff Forest Park covers over 1,000 hectares with planted woodland, lakes, outdoor recreation spaces and conservation areas.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 4802 reviews4802 reviews

    Ballintoy

    Address

    119a White Park Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2073 1855

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Carrick-a-Rede is one of Northern Ireland’s most loved attractions, cared for by the National Trust. Enjoy the stunning views along the Causeway Coastal Route; known for its incredible scenery and natural beauty.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
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