Things to Do
We’ve got a bucket load of things to do in the Causeway Coast and Glens. If outdoor life is your thing you’ve come to the right place. Think of it in terms of nature’s playground. You’ve got everything here from walking and cycling to fishing and golf, as well as a paradise for water sports. On top of that you can explore real-world Game of Thrones® locations and walk in the footsteps of giants at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Giant’s Causeway.
The Causeway Coastal Route
Did you know that the 120 mile Causeway Coastal Route is listed as one of the Top 5 Road Journeys in the world? The driving route starts just outside Belfast and hugs the dramatic Atlantic coastline until you reach the city of Derry~Londonderry.
You won’t want to miss the vibrant seaside towns and pretty fishing villages along the way. Cushendall and will enthral you with its simple beauty, nestled in the Glens of Antrim. You’ll be charmed by the traditional Irish pub experience at Mary McBrides. A warm welcome awaits you in Ballycastle, as well as arguably the best fish and chips on the north coast at Morton’s Fish and Chip Shop. Explore further with a trip to Rathlin Island. Portrush and Portstewart have been attracting visitors and holidaymakers like you for over a hundred years. Further west, Castlerock will give you a quieter, but just as memorable experience. If you’re a golfer you’ll have these links course destinations on your bucket list too.
You won’t want to miss the vibrant seaside towns and pretty fishing villages along the way. Cushendall and will enthral you with its simple beauty, nestled in the Glens of Antrim. You’ll be charmed by the traditional Irish pub experience at Mary McBrides. A warm welcome awaits you in Ballycastle, as well as arguably the best fish and chips on the north coast at Morton’s Fish and Chip Shop. Explore further with a trip to Rathlin Island. Portrush and Portstewart have been attracting visitors and holidaymakers like you for over a hundred years. Further west, Castlerock will give you a quieter, but just as memorable experience. If you’re a golfer you’ll have these links course destinations on your bucket list too.
Game of Thrones® Territory
Thronies among you will know that the Causeway Coast and Glens is where you will find many Westeros locations. But whether you are a fan or not these places are worth visiting. Explore Slaver Bay and Renly’s Camp off the beaten track at Murlough Bay or walk along the world famous Dark Hedges which doubles as the Kingsroad. Downhill Beach and Mussenden Temple feature as Dragonstone locations, while Binevenagh Mountain is also recognised as Dothraki Grasslands.
You can walk the Dragonstone Cliffs at Fair Head, while Portstewart Strand became the Coast of Dorne. The dramatic headland at Larrybane, doubled as The Stormlands and Nagga’s Hill, Old Wyk and offers views of the spectacular Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Follow the twisty, windy road to the coastal harbour at Ballintoy to discover Pyke and the Iron Islands. You should also consider hanging out with local guide Flip at Giant Tours. A stand-in actor for Hodor, he will give you a unique insight to the filming of the series in the area.
You can walk the Dragonstone Cliffs at Fair Head, while Portstewart Strand became the Coast of Dorne. The dramatic headland at Larrybane, doubled as The Stormlands and Nagga’s Hill, Old Wyk and offers views of the spectacular Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Follow the twisty, windy road to the coastal harbour at Ballintoy to discover Pyke and the Iron Islands. You should also consider hanging out with local guide Flip at Giant Tours. A stand-in actor for Hodor, he will give you a unique insight to the filming of the series in the area.
On Giant Shoulders
Without doubt the UNESCO World Heritage Site Giant’s Causeway is an attraction you do not want to miss on any visit to Northern Ireland. Are the stones the result of volcanic action sixty million years ago? Or were they built by the legendary giant Finn McCool? Take a visit and only then can you decide. For a little extra, you can literally embrace a giant spirit with Whiskey on the Rocks in the company of the National Trust and Bushmills Distillery.
For another epic experience you need to travel no further than 8 miles down the road to the thrilling and spectacular Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. Book a memorable Beyond the Bridge Experience to cross the 30-metre deep and 20-metre wide chasm via Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to the tiny island of Carrick.
Marvel at Nature’s wonders
The nine Glens of Antrim have earned their place in Northern Ireland’s folklore. You can explore all nine, but if you have to choose just one, make it Glenariff, the Queen of the Glens. The Moyle Way and the Causeway Coast Way offer you way-marked walking routes that travel along the rugged coastline and inland through valleys and hills. The Atlantic Ocean and the River Bann are a playground for water sports enthusiasts. Be delighted by dolphins on a sea safari. Feel exhilarated as you surf the waves. Discover hidden caves by kayak and go fishing to tell your story of how big it really was!
There is so much more to the Causeway Coast and Glens but you’ll have to visit to find out for yourself!
