Brenda’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Everyone who visits the Causeway Coast know the big draws of the area such as Carriag a Rede Bridge, Giant's Causeway and Whitepark Bay but if you stay for longer than a few days there is so much more to see and enjoy. Don't be afraid to follow your curiosity and turn down that small country/coastal road; you will probably discover something unexpectedly beautiful and memorable.
A leisurely drive all along the Causeway Coast will provide spectacular views and endless places to stop off and visit. There are over 9 uncrowded beaches starting from Benone in Magilligan to Glenarm, quaint towns (Ballycastle, Cushendall, Cushendun), small harbours of Ballintoy and Dunseverick as well as the bigger draws such as Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle ruins, Giant's Causeway , the Carriag a Rede ropebridge and the Gobbins. For hikers there are lots of walks approaching or at these points. One of the jewels is Glenariff Glen in the Glens of Antrim.
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Causeway Coast and Glens
A leisurely drive all along the Causeway Coast will provide spectacular views and endless places to stop off and visit. There are over 9 uncrowded beaches starting from Benone in Magilligan to Glenarm, quaint towns (Ballycastle, Cushendall, Cushendun), small harbours of Ballintoy and Dunseverick as well as the bigger draws such as Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle ruins, Giant's Causeway , the Carriag a Rede ropebridge and the Gobbins. For hikers there are lots of walks approaching or at these points. One of the jewels is Glenariff Glen in the Glens of Antrim.
Start your walk to Giants Causeway from Portballantrae car Park and walk along the beach, and headland. You will be rewarded with the best views and none of the busy crowds you often find in Giant's Causeway. Also walk beyond the Stones at the Causeway, the best formations are around the corner and the crowds thin out by then. Cliff walks are not recommended if you have young children or pushchairs.
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Giant's Causeway
Start your walk to Giants Causeway from Portballantrae car Park and walk along the beach, and headland. You will be rewarded with the best views and none of the busy crowds you often find in Giant's Causeway. Also walk beyond the Stones at the Causeway, the best formations are around the corner and the crowds thin out by then. Cliff walks are not recommended if you have young children or pushchairs.
This National Trust beach is beautiful anytime of year. Access to the beach is by a sloping path or steps. Carpets of bluebells and primroses can be seen in May and cows grazing on the beach through the summer. Not suitable for swimming.
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Whitepark Bay Beach
This National Trust beach is beautiful anytime of year. Access to the beach is by a sloping path or steps. Carpets of bluebells and primroses can be seen in May and cows grazing on the beach through the summer. Not suitable for swimming.
Both are rugged and remote points on the Causeway coast about 20 minutes drive from Ballycastle. The roads are quite narrow and steep in parts. Great views of Scotland on a clear day.
Murlough Road & Torr Road
Both are rugged and remote points on the Causeway coast about 20 minutes drive from Ballycastle. The roads are quite narrow and steep in parts. Great views of Scotland on a clear day.
You can walk to Dunseverick by taking the top path along Giant's Causeway (6-7 miles to the harbour at Dunseverick) or start at the old castle ruins (car park nearby) and walk back towards Giant's Causeway. If you found the Stones underwhelming at the Causeway, you will be impressed with how the basalt columns carry on along this whole path. Impressive and without the crowds.
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Castillo de Dunseverick
You can walk to Dunseverick by taking the top path along Giant's Causeway (6-7 miles to the harbour at Dunseverick) or start at the old castle ruins (car park nearby) and walk back towards Giant's Causeway. If you found the Stones underwhelming at the Causeway, you will be impressed with how the basalt columns carry on along this whole path. Impressive and without the crowds.
The best time to go up here to see the view is on a clear day or close to sunset. Entering Downhill from Castlerock , take the steep road on the left. You will arrive in about 4 miles.The statue of the Sea God Manannan Mac Lir is interlinked with the fascinating story of the Broighter horde, treasure found on Magilligan's shores.
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Bishops RoadThe best time to go up here to see the view is on a clear day or close to sunset. Entering Downhill from Castlerock , take the steep road on the left. You will arrive in about 4 miles.The statue of the Sea God Manannan Mac Lir is interlinked with the fascinating story of the Broighter horde, treasure found on Magilligan's shores.
Another beach to dip your toe in and you can drive onto this one. On the left side is a range of sandunes of ecological interest. There are several paths leading off the beach, through the dunes to the River Bann on the other side. You can walk along the river up to the Bar Mouth and back...it makes a lovely change to the bracing sea breezes.
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Portstewart Strand
Another beach to dip your toe in and you can drive onto this one. On the left side is a range of sandunes of ecological interest. There are several paths leading off the beach, through the dunes to the River Bann on the other side. You can walk along the river up to the Bar Mouth and back...it makes a lovely change to the bracing sea breezes.
This viewpoint has been modernised recently and has 2 stunning viewing platforms, great to watch the sunsets.
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Magheracross Car Park
Dunluce RoadThis viewpoint has been modernised recently and has 2 stunning viewing platforms, great to watch the sunsets.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Cómo moverse
By car for outside Portrush or the Causeway Rambler bus.
For local bus and train connections, the house is within walking distance -5/10 minutes- of Portrush Train Station and the Bus Station in Dunluce Avenue. The 402 Causeway Rambler will take you down the north coast to most of the tourist spots such as the Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. The website www.translink.co.uk will give you specific times.
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The Yacht Club and the Arcadia have great harbour/sea views
Eating out
Many restaurants still require booking in advance.
Portrush has a good range of eateries and restaurants, but can be very busy in the summer months. If busy, trendy and reasonably priced is your thing, the harbour complex of restaurants are certainly the most popular restaurants in town. However, The Atlantic Hotel, the Adelphi and 55 degrees North are usually good places to eat if you don’t want to wait in the summer months. There are many good cafes in town, for the view/food eg. Koko’s, Arcadia, Baboushka, The Yacht Club.
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Restaurants
Post lockdown and with increased visitor numbers to the area, it is probably best to book restaurants in advance.
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Watersports
Check out opportunities to learn watersports in Portrush: surfing and paddleboarding. You can hire all equipment there, including wetsuits gowever best to book in advance this summer.