Belfast International Airport 1 hr 4
Portrush Whiterocks Beach (23 min) Surrounded by limestone cliffs, this stunning beach is known for its range of caves & water sports. Giant's Causeway (30 min) Basalt columns jut upwards out of the sea at this iconic landform with a modern visitor's centre. Downhill Strand (6 min) Sizable stretch of beach featuring 7 miles of shoreline & a backdrop of picturesque cliffs. Barry's Amusements (21 min) Seasonal amusement park with funfair rides including dodgems, a helter skelter and a rollercoaster. National Trust - Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House (5 min) 18th-century coastal estate with woods, gardens, ruins, temple and a 1766 thatched farmhouse. Portstewart Golf Club (20 min) Founded in 1894, this golf club offers 3 18-hole courses, plus a pro shop & a restaurant. Portstewart Strand (6 min) Picturesque beach with swimming, surfing & other water sports, plus dunes for wildlife viewing. Binevenagh (21 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking, a Celtic sea god statue & stunning cliffside views of the coast. Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne (5 min) Roe Valley Country Park (24 min) Scenic riverside park with ample fishing and woodland walks alongside a visitor centre and tea room. Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway (29 min) Station for a restored narrow-gauge electric tramway connecting to the iconic UNESCO-listed rocks. Mussenden Temple (5 min) Built in 1785 as an estate library, this small building was modeled after Rome's Temple of Vesta. Old Bushmills Distillery (26 min) Whiskey-making tours with tasting session in centuries-old building with legendary resident ghost. Royal Portrush Golf Club (22 min) Legendary, long-standing 36-hole golf course with scenic views, a dress code & a clubhouse. Dunluce Castle (26 min) Tours of one-time MacDonnell Clan HQ with a courtyard and fortifications on rocky outcrops. |