Guidebook for Ballycastle
Sightseeing
Rathlin is a great day trip from Ballycastle, ferry every hour. Dont miss the RSPB reserve at the west light, the basking seals and the fish and chips!
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Rathlin Island
Rathlin is a great day trip from Ballycastle, ferry every hour. Dont miss the RSPB reserve at the west light, the basking seals and the fish and chips!
As seen in Game of Thrones.
Balintoy Harbour is a hidden gem. A natural cove formed in limestone at the base of an ancient bassalt volcanic plug. There is a great walk from here along the coast to Whitepark Bay
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Roark's Kitchen
Harbour RoadAs seen in Game of Thrones.
Balintoy Harbour is a hidden gem. A natural cove formed in limestone at the base of an ancient bassalt volcanic plug. There is a great walk from here along the coast to Whitepark Bay
Go for a walk on Fairhead see an ancient crannog in Lough na Crannagh, Spectacular views over Rathlin and the Mull of Kintyre with Islay and the Paps of Jura visible on a clear day.
41 Fairhead Rd
41 Fairhead RoadGo for a walk on Fairhead see an ancient crannog in Lough na Crannagh, Spectacular views over Rathlin and the Mull of Kintyre with Islay and the Paps of Jura visible on a clear day.
Murlough Rd
Another magical hidden bay near Fairhead
Situated at the base of a steep cliff path and steps, Kinbane Castle is built on a limestone headland below basalt cliffs. There is a sea cave below and an old fisherman's cottage close-by.
81 Whitepark Rd
81 Whitepark RoadSituated at the base of a steep cliff path and steps, Kinbane Castle is built on a limestone headland below basalt cliffs. There is a sea cave below and an old fisherman's cottage close-by.
A famous fishermans rope bridge once providing access for salmon netting. An exhilarating walk across
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National Trust Carrick-a-Rede
119a Whitepark RdA famous fishermans rope bridge once providing access for salmon netting. An exhilarating walk across
A world heritage site and National Trust visitors centre.
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Giant's Causeway
A world heritage site and National Trust visitors centre.
Cushendun 'Foot of the Dun' is a picturesque village situated on a raised beach at the base of Glendun and Glencorp.
Cushendun listed village square by Clough Williams-Ellis is worth noting
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Cushendun
Cushendun 'Foot of the Dun' is a picturesque village situated on a raised beach at the base of Glendun and Glencorp.
Cushendun listed village square by Clough Williams-Ellis is worth noting
The Dark Hedges
Bregagh RoadIconic site from Game of Thrones
Parks & Nature
A beautiful unspoilt beach and the location of one of the earliest settlements in Ireland (passage tombs and flint nodules). You can walk from here to Ballintoy Harbour along the coast to the east
Whitepark Bay Youth Hostel
157 Whitepark RdA beautiful unspoilt beach and the location of one of the earliest settlements in Ireland (passage tombs and flint nodules). You can walk from here to Ballintoy Harbour along the coast to the east
Drinks & Nightlife
Bushmills is a traditional Ulster town with many unique heritage buildings.
It is also home of the Bushmills Distillery the oldest distillery in the world (dates to 1276) and a must see
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Old Bushmills Distillery
2 Distillery RdBushmills is a traditional Ulster town with many unique heritage buildings.
It is also home of the Bushmills Distillery the oldest distillery in the world (dates to 1276) and a must see
A traditional old bar with small snugs and known for its traditional music and atmosphere.
McDonald's Bar
A traditional old bar with small snugs and known for its traditional music and atmosphere.
Central Wine Bar
Ann StreetGreat locally run bar and restaurant