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Explore the spectacular scenery, history and activities of the Causeway Coast and Glens, a holiday destination on the north coast of Northern Ireland. Discover the Giant's Causeway, beaches, forests, tours, trails and more with maps, guides and gift cards.
- Belfast City
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Whitehead Coastal Pass to Blackhead Lighthouse
- The Gobbins
- Chaine Memorial Tower
- The Black Arch
- Carnfunnock Country Park
- Slemish Mountain
- Glenarm Castle
- Cranny Falls
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So, the Antrim Coast Road drive officially kicks off in Belfast City. Now, as you can probably imagine, there are tonnes of things to do in Belfast. Some of the unmissable ones are Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast Castle and the brilliant Belfast Black Cab Tours. If you’re in Belfast and you’re looking for organised Causeway Coastal Route tours, here’s a...
Our first stop on the Antrim Coast road takes us to the mighty Carrickfergus Castle. You’ll find this impressive structure in the town of Carrickferguson the shores of Belfast Lough. It was constructed by John de Courcy, who used it as his headquarters, in 1177. De Courcy was an Anglo-Norman knight and he stayed in the castle until 1204. He didn’t ...
Stop number two is the first of many strolls on the Northern Ireland Coastal route, and it’s just 13 minutes from Carrickfergus Castle. This is a nice, short ramble that begins at Whitehead Car Parkand that follows rugged coastline to Blackhead Lighthouse. As you make your way along the 5km trail you’ll be treated to an eyeful of sea caves and, at ...
You’ll find one of the most unique Causeway Coastal Route attractions, the Gobbins Cliff Path, a 5-minute spin from our last stop, where it has been making visitors ‘Ohh‘ and ‘Ahh‘ for over 100 years. Originally aimed at Edwardian ‘thrill-seekers’, the Gobbins Cliff Path walk now gives ordinary Joe Soaps like you and I the chance to experience a sl...
Our next stop, Chaine Memorial Tower, is less than a 20-minute spin up along the Antrim Coast Road. Known locally as “The Pencil”, Chaine Tower is an impressive, 27 metres tall, beacon made out of Irish Granite. It celebrates the memory of the late James Chaine who represented Ireland in the Imperial Parliament of Great Britain and Ireland from 187...
The unique Black Arch isn’t really a stop in itself. It’s actually just a short tunnel that you’ll drive through as you cruise along the Antrim Coast Road. The road clings to the sea, with cliffs looming up on the other side. As you approach Larne, about 5 minutes from Chaine Tower, the craggy cliffs cross over the road, which tunnels through. It’s...
Carnfunnock Country Park is a short, 5-minute spin from the Black Arch and it is, in our opinion, one of the more overlooked attractions on the Antrim Coastal Route. The park boasts a whopping 191 hectares of woodland, finely manicured gardens, trails and coast, and it’s an excellent place to stretch the legs. Now, if you’re looking for a one-day C...
Another place that often gets committed from many Causeway Coastal Route itinerary guides is the historic Slemish Mountain. It’s 30 minutes inland from Carnfunnock. Saint Patrickis said to have worked as a Shepherd on the slopes of Slemish after he was captured by pirates at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland. There is a lovely little walk on Slemi...
Glenarm is one of the most impressive castles along the Antrim Coast Road. It’s home to the McDonnell family – the Earls of Antrim. The present castle at Glenarm was built by the first Earl of Antrim (Sir Randal MacDonnell) in 1636 and, while the castle and gardens are part of the private residence, there’s a popular touron offer. You can also expl...
You’ll find one of the more unique Northern Ireland Coastal Route attractions a 10-minute drive from Glenarm – Cranny Falls. There’s a car park (here on Google Maps) at the start of the trail and then you’ll want to all 30 – 45 minutes to walk up to it (gentleish walk but a fair bit of incline). Now, if you’re doing a 1-day Causeway Coastal Route i...
Explore the stunning Antrim Coast Road, home to the Giant's Causeway, the Glens of Antrim and more. Find out the best attractions, beaches, castles and Game of Thrones locations along the way.
Explore the Causeway Coast and Glens region, a land of natural wonders, epic stories and glorious sea views. Discover the Giant's Causeway, White Park Bay, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and more attractions along the 130-mile coastal route.
The Causeway Coast Way is a relatively easy low-lying coastal walk in the north-east of Northern Ireland. It takes a walker of average fitness 2-3 days to complete. The trail links the popular tourist towns of Ballycastle and Portstewart and passes some of the biggest tourist attractions in Northern Ireland.
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The meaning of CAUSEWAY is a raised way across wet ground or water. How to use causeway in a sentence.
