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Antrim Castle Gardens & Loughshore If you’d like to take a stroll through history, the 400-year-old Antrim Castle and Gardens, famed for the layout of their grounds, is only 15 miles from Belfast, close to the shores of Lough Neagh. This is a stunning place to spend an afternoon or take an early morning walk.
The Gobbins Stretching across the beautiful Islandmagee Peninsula, The Gobbins cliff walk is not for the timid. With challenging paths, spectacular suspension bridges, caves, steps and tunnels, this is one experience you will never forget.
Glenarm Castle Looking for somewhere to unwind? Spend an afternoon visiting the walled garden in Glenarm Castle before indulging in their famous cream tea. If that isn't enough,
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spend the night relaxing in the new glamping pods overlooking the Castle estate. Perfection!
The Glens of Antrim Stretching from the Antrim Plateau down to the coast between Larne and Ballycastle, the Nine Glens, or ‘valleys’, offer some of the best hiking trails in Ireland. The Glens of Antrim are made up of Glenarm, Glencloy, Glenariff, Glenballyeamon, Glencorp, Glenaan, Glendun, Glenshesk and Glentaisie. So get your boots on and let’s get going.
The Marine Hotel You’ll be hard pushed find a hotel closer to the beach than the Marine Hotel Ballycastle. Enjoy all your hotel comforts, with a bar and bistro by the lobby, as well as unrivalled views of Rathlin Island on the horizon. For all you myth hunters, you’ll spot four famous swans taking flight across the sea - the iconic Children of Lir.
Antrim Castle Gardens, Co. Antrim
Giant’s Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site A drive along the Causeway Coastal Route wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the titular World Heritage Site. Formed more than 60 million years ago, the Giant’s Causeway is an iconic natural wonder that’s etched into our collective imaginations. Reach your step goals for the day on the 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, or try stone-hopping with the little ones on this officially designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”.
Mussenden Unwind Dig into a dining experience under the shadows of the majestic Mussenden Temple. Here you’ll discover bespoke dining experiences that marry the sustainable with the luxury - complemented by the atmospheric sound views of the Atlantic Sea. There truly is no dining location like this. Keep an eye out for upcoming events at discovernorthernireland.com.
