Top Things to do in Causeway Coast & Glens
What to do and see in Causeway Coast & Glens, Northern Ireland: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Causeway Coast & Glens, United Kingdom including Ballyboley Forest, Straidkilly Nature Reserve, Dixon Park, RSPB Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre, Banagher Glen, Glenariff Forest Park Caravan Park, Portrush Countryside Centre, Temple Springs Fishery, Horsetail Retreat Carp & Tench Lake, Straid Fishery.
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1. Ballyboley Forest
2. Straidkilly Nature Reserve
3. Dixon Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. RSPB Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
*The Seabird Centre reopens 1 April 2020* A must-visit for unrivalled views of Northern Ireland's largest seabird colony and a chance to explore Rathlin's unique 'upside down' lighthouse, part of the Great Lighthouses of Ireland Trail. Before you even step ashore, look out for gannets, gulls and dolphins during the ferry crossing. Once on the island, head four miles west (by privately-operated bus, bike or on foot) to the West Light Seabird Centre. Here you'll have close-up views of Northern Ireland's biggest seabird colony, where thousands of puffins, razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes and others jostle for space on the cliffs overlooking the colony from May to July. Friendly staff and volunteers are on hand to answer questions; binoculars and scopes are available to use free of charge. There is a 158-step descent to the viewing platform and lighthouse. Registered guide dogs can access the Visitor Centre. Other dogs must be tied up outside the Visitor Centre during a visit.
5. Banagher Glen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Valowry - Derry, United Kingdom
Frequent walker of this route, and over many years. This offers a beautiful walk uphill to banagher dam but not too strenuous. Free parking. Tarmac walkway. Gorgeous trees flowers and foliage with the sound of the water flowing in the background. Approx 7km in total from car park to top and back, uphill but well worth the climb. We did the return trek with kids aged under 10 years in under 1 hour 30 mins with a pitstop at the top, and even in the rain today it was just beautiful. There were no toilets today. Just check gate closing times but you can park outside the gates too. Closest toilets / services would be Dungiven. Lovely to do this walk and escape to nature. A few wee sign posts to let you know how far to the top would be useful as if you are a visitor you might feel it’s a never ending climb to the top ! There is a some history on information boards on the way which is useful too . Love it here!
6. Glenariff Forest Park Caravan Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By ioanapc
Our first caravan trip so maybe not the most balanced review but we had a fabulous time! We stayed three nights midweek in July, hardly anyone there for the first two nights so we managed to get a great pitch with uninterrupted views of the glen in front (the car park below isn’t visible from the site so you just get the drama of the scenery). We also had stunning sunsets to our left and, just outside our window, some very cute rabbits - much to our kids’ delight. Facilities were great for us. Some, like the small kids’ playground, closed due to Covid restrictions but toilet and shower block open, clean and warm - slightly whiffy drains outside the building but we were told the services hadn’t been emptied as usual due to Covid, it wasn’t really a problem anyway. The Warden was really friendly and there was constantly someone cutting grass, cleaning, mopping....lots of attention to keeping the place trim and tidy. Outdoor and indoor dish-washing facilities were both open, a camper’s kitchen was closed and laundry machines seemed to be open, I think token-operated. Our only complaint, no fault of the site’s of course, was that conditions were against us as we arrived and the swarms of midges relentlessly biting as we were setting up almost had us turning tail and going home on the spot. Thankfully they eased off that evening and the breeze picked up so that by our last day they were gone. The cafe onsite kept some slightly mysterious hours (all is forgiven in times of Covid) but they were brilliant and knowledgeable catering for our coeliac daughter, with plenty of choice for her, and nothing was too much trouble. Scenery is stunning and the walks were great, we really loved our few days here!
7. Portrush Countryside Centre
8. Temple Springs Fishery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Temple Springs Fishery is a facility to cater for learning or occasional anglers. We cater for youth groups, parties, families, corporate events.Our spring fed lakes are located in the Sperrin Mountain range just outside Garvagh an old market town 12 miles south of Coleraine and the Triangle.The two lakes are extended lint dams from the 1800's and are fed by the historic Tober Aine springs. The springs are reputed for their healing powers and used in the 60's to supply Garvagh and Kilrea with water.The surrounding flora and fauna is wild and unspoilt providing an abundance of insect life for the fish and a visual feast for the anglers. The views are stunning and stretch from Garvagh Forest to Corky mountain and Slemish in the East.Temple Springs is a facility that can be hired by groups of up to 12 anglers and 4 supervisors. An induction can be given if required.The unique purpose of Templesprings Fishery is to cater for people who would like to benefit from a fishing experience but find it difficult to get started or find the larger fisheries intimidating. When you come to us you will have the place to yourself, all tackle and bait will be supplied. The lakes are stocked to capacity for each visit. They are small and reasonably shallow and safe. There is a fishing lodge with toilets, kitchen, lounge and even accommodation if you think that one day is just not enough.Whether you come as a family, youth group, corporate group or a group of friends, we aim to get your fishing experience off to the best possible start.
9. Horsetail Retreat Carp & Tench Lake
10. Straid Fishery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
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