Most Beautiful Places in Ireland | Giant's Causeway & Dark Hedges
Our Northern Ireland road trip has begun as we are heading along the Causeway Coastal route to see and find some of the most beautiful places that Northern Ireland has to offer.
Spots we visited on the Causeway Coastal Route:
- Titanic Belfast
- Kinbane Castle
- Ballycastle for lunch
- Cushenden (Game of Thrones filming cave/location)
- Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge
- Giants Causeway
- Portrush (Where we slept) D
- The Dark Hedges (Kings Road in GOT)
- Londonderry in Derry
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Ballycastle Co. Antrim - Places to go to in Northern Ireland
Ballycastle County Antrim - the small town that is located in county Antrim, Northern Ireland, happens to be a touristic place for the attractions it carries and the events that might be taking place in it.
Ballycastle is a small town that is located on the north easternmost coastal tip of the island of Ireland at the northern mainland limit of the Antrim Coast and Glens Area. As much as tourists get astonished with the old historical buildings, they also get mesmerized with the nature they are faced with, and this is one of the things that Ireland in general could manage to offer.
Isn't it always interesting to stand at some point in a country and manage to point out to the borders or to islands that are related to the one next to it? That's exactly the case in Ballycastle, county Antrim, where you could point out to Rathlin Island and Mull of Kintyre which are part of Scotland.
Okay, let's dig deep into the important part now, you might be asking yourself what are the things to do in Ballycastle or the places that you are supposed to visit in order to receive a mesmerizing view; we are going to help you since we have already been there and managed to discover some of these places.
The Fair Head which is a rocky headland found in county Antrim, only three miles away from Ballycastle, and is the point considered the closest to Rathlin Island. There is also the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge; some people might fear the idea of walking on it, but it is actually a whole different experience as well as a different view; this bridge links the gap that is found between the North Atlantic and a small island.
There is also the Bonamargy Friary which is one of the places to visit in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, and which is an old friary that was discovered in the late Franciscan time. This Friary is one of the historical places that one could visit in Ballycastle, county Antrim that is believed to carry stories behind.
In Ballycastle, county Antrim, Northern Ireland, you will also get the chance to visit the Holy Trinity Church, you could come across the Ballycastle Museum and see what they have inside, and you could also eventually come to check the Kinbane Castle.
The old history is different from nature and if these attractions we mentioned above will be placed among the different places one should visit in Ballycastle, there are still some other nature-related destinations which one should head to, such as the Lough na Carangh Crannog, which is all about the greenery area and the lake and you could also head to the beach - if the Irish weather will give you the chance to! (
For a lot of people, it might be surprising that there are different places and historical buildings which they could visit and which are not part of Belfast or even Dublin ( but there are actually lots and lots of places that people could go to and which are scattered everywhere in Ireland.
After enjoying those castles, bridges, and getting relaxed by the nature, we want to tell you one more thing you could do in Ballycastle, county Antrim, but only if you are visiting it in the last Monday or Tuesday from August; we want to tell you about the Auld Lammas Fair which is held yearly on the same days, specifically because the last Tuesday in August is a Bank Holiday.
Auld Lammas Fair is a traditional fair that is associated with Lammas Harvest Festival. This fair is a history because it is believed to be held now for 400 years, starting back in the 17th century. There are different things to experience in this fair - we have been there and truly enjoyed our time - you will get the chance to taste and buy different types of candies and sweets (it was finally the time to taste the famous traditional Irish yellowman), you will enjoy walking by the horses and getting into a small farm with different types of animals, buy some toys for the kids, and even see some of the products being sold there which you might be interested to buy yourself any of them. This fair is actually exciting and different - OH, we have even played there on the bull game! - but you might spend more time than you expected, so make sure that you don't have any other plans during the day and give yourself some time to go back home if you are not so close to Ballycastle (
Here, at Connolly Cove, we are trying to help you discover lots of places and things about Ireland and Northern Ireland; we are trying to give you suggestions to places to visit and offer you some recommendations to make your trip more interesting and exciting. Recently, we have been trying to get to other countries around the world and expand that help we are trying to offer to the public.
Visit Ballycastle in county Antrim if you have the chance to and enjoy those places we have suggested then tell us about your experience; do you think it is worth the visit?
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Hold tight – we're about to embark on an epic journey along the coast of Northern Ireland. This is the Causeway Coastal Route, a 4-day itinerary that will bring you to majestic cliff-top castles, sea bridges swaying high above the ocean and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Here's a few facts about the Causeway Coastal Route:
– The Giant’s Causeway was formed over 60 million years ago, when molten lava from the earth’s core came into contact with the sea, crystallising into the 40,000 hexagonal basalt pillars we recognise today.
– The Cushendun Caves were used as a filming location for HBO’s Game of Thrones®. You’ll recognise them from the scene where Melisandre gave birth to a shadowy creature that would eventually kill Renly Baratheon.
– Rathlin Island is the most northerly inhabited island in Ireland – it’s also home to colonies of seabirds, and a curious ‘upside-down’ lighthouse that glows red at night.
– Overlooking Downhill Beach, Mussenden Temple was once used as a private library. It’s modelled after the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, Italy. Oh, and did we mention they carry out wedding ceremonies here?
– Leading to Carrick Island, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge was initially set up by salmon fishermen who wanted to make use of the abundant waters around the rocky outcrop.
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Holywood Town Belfast - Places to Visit in Northern Ireland
Cities and towns, these are the two different places that tourists get attracted to when it comes to visiting a new country for the first time and trying to explore as much of it as possible, or even for the local people who want to get to know more about their own personal country.
Holywood town is part of Northern Ireland, it is located in the metropolitan area of Belfast city in county Down. This town in Northern Ireland is a civil parish and townland of 755 acres, lying on the shore of Belfast Lough, between Belfast and Bangor.
Going back into the history of this old city, one will get to ask about the name which lots of people now pronounce in the same way as Hollywood is pronounced. Back in the old days, the name Holywood was rather Sanctus Boscus, which means Holy Wood, and it was given to this place by the Normans after the woodland surrounding the monastery founded by St. Laseran before 640.
There are different interesting things that might be held in this town, such as the jazz and blues festival which is held there. There are other things that distinguish this town as well, such as the distinctive building known as the Old Priory. Even though this might sometimes be mistaken for the famous Hollywood in the United States of America, it is also considered one of the most visited towns in county Down for the fashion boutiques that it has, the delis and the galleries.
Holywood is also one of Northern Ireland's famous towns and places because it boasts Ireland's only surviving Maypole dating back to 1700 when a Dutch ship ran aground offshore and as a show of gratitude, they erected their broken mast.
We have already mentioned that the jazz and blues festival is held in Holywood, but there is also the annual May Day Celebrations which are considered the main focus when it comes to this town, and this is actually one of the big events in Ards and North Down calendar, when the school children dance around the maypole alongside market stalls and family attractions.
Holywood town stands as one of the beautiful places with a history carried behind which tourists and locals could visit and check what it has to offer - at least we have already mentioned some of the reasons why we believe this is considered a good place to travel to - but there are still other towns that could be visited in county Down as well, such as the Village of Saintfield ( Donaghadee which is 18 miles away from Belfast ( Crawfordsburn ( and Portaferry (
When it comes to the different attractions in county Down, Northern Ireland, there are different things which we should refer to as well in addition to these towns which we have mentioned, such as checking the Whiterocks Beach in Portrush ( Dundrum Castle ( Ballywalter Beach ( Down County Museum ( Tollymore Forest ( and lots of other things to dig deep behind and discover if you got the chance to be in county Down.
Being a place that is not far away from Belfast city, it is also considered a great suggestion for those touring the city to consider making a different kind of plan and add this destination to their list, they will end up visiting another part of Northern Ireland which they might have never thought about visiting before. The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in County Down at Cultra, is another touristic attraction that is just next to Holywood which visitors and travelers could also check (
Have you ever been to Holywood in Northern Ireland before? Have you ever realized that there is another Holywood than the one you are used to hear about when it comes to the United States of America? Have you ever been there or ever planned a trip to this beautiful town in county Down? At least now you could make a proper plan and enjoy yourself there.
Holywood in county Down, Northern Ireland, might not be the biggest town to visit or the one with the most attractions, but it is definitely one of the towns close to Belfast that could still offer history along with some attractions that people could enjoy visiting and bring back stories from to their homes and families.
So, are you now planning to visit Holywood and see what this small town getting mixed up with the big US Hollywood actually looks like? Plan your visit as a local or a tourist and let us know your feedback and hear about the stories you will have there in this small town.
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Cushendun Caves - Close to Ballymena, County Antrim
Cushendun Caves in Cushendun - close to Ballymena, County Antrim - is a hidden famous landmark in Northern Ireland. Cushendun itself is a small coastal village between Cushendall and Ballycastle with a lovely beach and some nice restaurants. Well worth a stop if passing by. The road north along the coast from the village gives amazing view points.
Even though this is one famous touristic place to be visited in Northern Ireland, we have to say that its appearance in the famous Game of Thrones movie series helped in making it that much famous and well known, and also the reason why lots of people are adding it to the list of places they want to visit in Northern Ireland (
The Cushendun Caves were formed 400 million years back due to the extreme weather conditions that the country was passing through. These caves - and from their name - are located in the small coastal village known as Cushendun in county Antrim, Northern Ireland. Cushendun has a sheltered harbour and it lies at the mouth of the River Dun and Glendun, one of the nine Glens of Antrim.
The beauty of the place is not the only thing to grab your attention to the place and make you more interested in walking through its passages, but also the views which it could offer on the clear days are magnificent; Cushenden could provide a good view over the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland which is only 15 miles away.
You might hear about a specific place but never get the encouragement needed to go and check it yourself, which is exactly what happened with lots of local Irish people as well as those who are visiting the county for the first time; they might have heard about Cushendun Caves but never actually decided to visit it until they saw the way they were brought on television and delivered through those outstanding pictures and scenes in Game of Thrones.
The Cushendun Caves is definitely part of the tour which one could be doing regarding Game of Thrones locations that are found all around Northern Ireland and which include: the Dark Hedges ( Dunluce Castle ( Toome Canal ( Larrybane ( Lough Neagh ( Binevenagh Mountain ( Downhill Beach Castlerock ( Ballintoy Harbour ( Lodge ( as well as Portsteward Strand (
While being in Cushendun village visiting the Cushendun Caves, it is important to pass by Mary McBride's Bar which is located in Cushendun, Ballymena, in order to check door number 8 which also appeared among the 10 different doors which are related to Game of Thrones movie series - some of the other ones are also located in Northern Ireland.
At some point, there was a tour which we as a family decided to make and go on and which included Cushenden, Ballintoy, and Torr Head and which we also considered it one tour related to Game of Thrones that is also part of the Causeway Coastal Route (
Since Cushendun Caves is located in county Antrim then we should never forget that there are lots of famous destinations to be found there. One of our favorite places in county Antrim is Antrim Castle Gardens ( which is one of the most beautiful places there and which is also considered a great destination when it comes to specific times of the year such as Christmas in which an event is held there to celebrate it differently giving children and adults the chance to enjoy their time (
In addition to Antrim Castle Gardens, there are other options which one could go to and which include Knockagh Monument ( and Ballycastle ( which are also both considered part of county Antrim and which one could check while being around the area.
Northern Ireland is filled with lots of locations and historical buildings which one could visit and some of these places are even considered part of nature's creations. Adding to those which are already well known, there are some locations which gained more popularity due to their appearance in Game of Thrones - since a lot of scenes from the movie were actually filmed in Northern Ireland.
Bring your list of locations to visit in Northern Ireland right down and place Cushendun Caves among those destinations that are found in county Antrim because it is the time to go there.
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Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Old Bushmills Distillery
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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Ballintoy, Ballycastle
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Dunluce Castle: Medieval Irish Castle on the Antrim Coast
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Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne
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Slemish Mountain
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Joey and Robert Dunlop Memorial Gardens
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Rathlin Island
Rathlin Island
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