Top Things to do in Causeway Coast & Glens
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Causeway Coast & Glens, Northern Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in Causeway Coast & Glens, United Kingdom including Causeway Coastal Route, Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden, Coast Road, East Strand, Ballycastle Visitor Information Centre, Causeway Coastal Walk, Rathlin Boathouse Visitor Centre, Roe Valley Country Park, Murlough Bay and Fair Head, White Park Bay.
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1. Causeway Coastal Route
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5.0 based on 2,114 reviews
The Causeway Coastal Route is a designated tourist drive around the coast of Northern Ireland between Belfast and Londonderry. The route follows the coast and takes you to several major tourist attractions including The Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, The Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery and the Glens of Antrim. There are a further nine shorter scenic routes that loop off the main Coastal Route. These are : Islandmagee, Slemish Mountain, Glenariff, Glendun, Torr Road, Glenshesk, Bann Valley, Binevenagh Mountain and the Roe Valley.
Reviewed By nyackgirl47 - New York City, United States
We rented a car at the airport in Belfast, and drove to Derry. Very inexpensive way to see everything if (a) you can drive a stick shift car, and (b) you can acclimate to driving on the opposite side of the road (we're American, so we had to acclimate!). We spent a couple of days in Derry, and then took the Causeway Coastal Route straight down until we picked up the highway just outside Ballygally (spent the night there enroute). We sought out several of the Game of Thrones sites enroute, so we kind of did our own tour (saw the dark hedges, the caves, and a couple of the doors - one at Mary McBride's pub and the other at the Ballygally Castle). You will see so much along this route - the seaside resort town of Portrush (where the British Open golf tournament is currently being played), the remains of the Dunluce castle, the Carrick rope bridge, adorable little towns. It's wonderful!
2. Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden
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5.0 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By karenhH1463SI
A beautiful garden just around the corner from Joey's bar. Along side a main road but still feels peaceful. Lovely tributes in the way of trees planted by the family, Honda UK, the council etc. A path wanders all around so you can see everything. A moving statue of Joey on his bike and one of Robert celebrating victory.
3. Coast Road
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5.0 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By 816johna - Belfast, United Kingdom
The Antrim Coast Road drive is a must do activity for anyone visiting Northern Ireland. Start at Larne and drive northwards towards Ballycastle for the best views...they just keep getting better and better. Stop off at any of the small villages and towns along the way to relax and take in the sights. It's a lovely way to spend a day.
4. East Strand
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5.0 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By Expedition600826
Perfect beach for young children: good clean sand and long stretches with clear views. The water is cold when you first go in but soon warm up running in and out! Perfect to build up an appetite. Fussy eaters were looking for extras.
5. Ballycastle Visitor Information Centre
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
Our Visitor Information Centre services include: A range of free local tourism literature covering the Causeway Coast and Glens area, Causeway Coastal Route and Northern Ireland. Souvenirs, local crafts and maps for sale and a direct booking service for a number of tours including local food, walking, boat, kayak and coach tours. Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge advanced booking and Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience at a discounted price. Free and convenient car parking. After hours answering service. Wheelchair accessible toilets and access for disabled users.
Reviewed By Museumlynn - Cambridge, United Kingdom
An unexpected pleasure to talk to the very well formed staff member and get some beautifully illustrated booklets and brochures about the local area. I am hoping to enlighten some friends in England as Tom the attractions of Northern Ireland!
6. Causeway Coastal Walk
7. Rathlin Boathouse Visitor Centre
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Spend time in the Boathouse Visitor Centre for a dip into Rathlin's history. The Boathouse houses a collection of displays, photographs, images and articles gathering the Island's past and present together. Worth a visit! Wheelchair access limited. History, photographs, artefacts, books, guides and souvenirs for sale. Admission Free Pre booking is advisable for the Rathlin/Ballycastle ferry.
8. Roe Valley Country Park
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4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By MargaretS2073
We often visit the country park and just love the peace and quiet you find as you walk along the well kept paths close to the beautiful River Roe. we did a full circut of the park yesterday it took us four hours but that included a break for a coffee and we certainly were in no rush. The only thing I do feel is that if the Park service can provide dog poo bins they should also put a litter bin beside them and this might solve the problem of the litter that is lying about. Did notice someone passed a remark about the notice about dogs that worry sheep will be shot and how shocked they were about it but I think signs like that are necessary as too many dogs are allowed to run free without the owners caring where they are and the poor farmer would be even more shocked to find his/her flock and probable livelihood destroyed by roaming dogs Having been there 3 times since Covid restrictions have been lifted we have found the facilities excellent the toilets have been spotless and I would have no hesitation about using them Well done Roe Valley Forest Park staff
9. Murlough Bay and Fair Head
10. White Park Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By R2423XJdavee
Beautiful place, stunning scenery. Visited 2019,will definitely be going back to this lovely part of Ireland.
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