Belfast International Airport 58 min
Portrush Whiterocks Beach (11 min) Surrounded by limestone cliffs, this stunning beach is known for its range of caves & water sports. Portstewart Strand (18 min) Picturesque beach with swimming, surfing & other water sports, plus dunes for wildlife viewing. Barry's Amusements (9 min) Seasonal amusement park with funfair rides including dodgems, a helter skelter and a rollercoaster. Binevenagh (33 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking, a Celtic sea god statue & stunning cliffside views of the coast. Portstewart Golf Club (5 min) Founded in 1894, this golf club offers 3 18-hole courses, plus a pro shop & a restaurant. Giant's Causeway (20 min) Basalt columns jut upwards out of the sea at this iconic landform with a modern visitor's centre. Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne (19 min) Downhill Strand (22 min) Sizable stretch of beach featuring 7 miles of shoreline & a backdrop of picturesque cliffs. Old Bushmills Distillery (15 min) Whiskey-making tours with tasting session in centuries-old building with legendary resident ghost. Royal Portrush Golf Club (11 min) Legendary, long-standing 36-hole golf course with scenic views, a dress code & a clubhouse. Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway (19 min) Station for a restored narrow-gauge electric tramway connecting to the iconic UNESCO-listed rocks. Dunluce Castle (15 min) Tours of one-time MacDonnell Clan HQ with a courtyard and fortifications on rocky outcrops. Mussenden Temple (19 min) Built in 1785 as an estate library, this small building was modeled after Rome's Temple of Vesta. The Dark Hedges (26 min) Romantic, atmospheric, tunnel-like avenue of intertwined beech trees, planted in the 18th-century. Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre (20 min) Modern center with audio tours, a gift shop & exhibits on the dramatic seaside basalt columns. |