| Giant's
Causeway |
World
famous geological formation on North coast. Spectacular mass of naturally
occurring basalt columns. World Hertiage Site. The Giant's Causeway is set
amongst dramatic sea cliffs. Great for seabirds and views of Scottish Islands. |
| Glens
of Antrim |
Beautiful
countryside of mountains, valleys, bays and villages |
| Antrim
Coast Road |
A
beautiful drive over 1 or 2 days, allowing time to stop at many sites of
interest. Many of the sites on this page are on the coast road or easily
accessible from it. The road covers beaches, clifftops, mountains all alongside
the sea, with castles, villages and many outstanding viewpoints over land
and over the sea to Scotland. |
| Glenariff |
Forest
park in the Antrim Glens for walks, waterfalls and gorges. |
| White
Park Bay |
National
Trust, a long beach and dunes. (Currents strong - swimming can be dangerous) |
| Rathlin
Island |
Island
community and Nature Reserve. Very Good for nesting seabird colonies. |
| Murlough
Bay |
National
Trust beautiful sheltered wooded bay facing (NE) the Mull of Kintyre (Scotland). |
| Dunluce
Castle |
Impressive
ruined castle on clifftop. Stronghold of MacDonnell clan. |
| Portrush
|
Small
seaside town for all the family with extensive fine sandy beaches. |
| Gardens |
- Antrim
Castle: anglo-dutch 17th century water gardens, walks
- Benvarden:
18th century walled garden with roses and kitchen garden
|
| Forest
& Country Parks |
- Ballypatrick:
5 mile drive through peatland forest. In mountains with excellent views.
- Carnfunnock:
N.Ireland shaped maze.Walled Garden, Golf, Driving Range.
- Portglenone:
riverside walks
|
| Open
Farms |
Brookhall
Historical Farm (Magheragall), Leslie Hill (Ballymoney). Loughside (Ballycarry),
Movanagher Fish Farm (Ballymoney), Watertop (Ballypatrick Forest). |