Belfast International Airport 1 hr 1
Portrush Whiterocks Beach (6 min) Surrounded by limestone cliffs, this stunning beach is known for its range of caves & water sports. Royal Portrush Golf Club (5 min) Legendary, long-standing 36-hole golf course with scenic views, a dress code & a clubhouse. Barry's Amusements (11 min) Seasonal amusement park with funfair rides including dodgems, a helter skelter and a rollercoaster. The Dark Hedges (29 min) Romantic, atmospheric, tunnel-like avenue of intertwined beech trees, planted in the 18th-century. Portstewart Strand (25 min) Picturesque beach with swimming, surfing & other water sports, plus dunes for wildlife viewing. Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway (18 min) Station for a restored narrow-gauge electric tramway connecting to the iconic UNESCO-listed rocks. Dunluce Castle (10 min) Tours of one-time MacDonnell Clan HQ with a courtyard and fortifications on rocky outcrops. Binevenagh (38 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking, a Celtic sea god statue & stunning cliffside views of the coast. Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne (25 min) Giant's Causeway (18 min) Basalt columns jut upwards out of the sea at this iconic landform with a modern visitor's centre. Portstewart Golf Club (10 min) Founded in 1894, this golf club offers 3 18-hole courses, plus a pro shop & a restaurant. Old Bushmills Distillery (15 min) Whiskey-making tours with tasting session in centuries-old building with legendary resident ghost. Downhill Strand (28 min) Sizable stretch of beach featuring 7 miles of shoreline & a backdrop of picturesque cliffs. Mussenden Temple (26 min) Built in 1785 as an estate library, this small building was modeled after Rome's Temple of Vesta. Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre (18 min) Modern center with audio tours, a gift shop & exhibits on the dramatic seaside basalt columns. |