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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Places to see in ( Strabane - UK )
Places to see in ( Strabane - UK )
Strabane, historically spelt Straban, is a town in West Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was the headquarters of the former Strabane District Council. Strabane has a population of around 18,000, which is predominantly nationalist.
It is the second-largest town in Tyrone, after Omagh. It lies on the east bank of the River Foyle and is roughly equidistant from Omagh, Derry City and Letterkenny. The River Foyle marks the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. On the other side of the river (across Lifford Bridge) is the smaller town of Lifford, which is the county town of County Donegal. The Mourne flows through the centre of the town, and meets the Finn to form the Foyle River.
In the 20th century, Strabane garnered the dubious distinction of the highest unemployment rate in the Industrial World, during the height of The Troubles. It is one of the most economically deprived towns in the United Kingdom. Huge economic damage occurred in 1987 when much of the town centre flooded.
The Irish gauge 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) Londonderry and Enniskillen Railway (L&ER) reached Strabane in 1847, The Finn Valley Railway (FV) opened from Strabane to Stranorlar in 1863.[10][12] The FV was originally Irish gauge but in 1892 it merged with the 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge West Donegal Railway (WD) to form the Donegal Railway.
In 1792, the 4 miles (6.4 km) Strabane Canal was built from the tidal waters of Lough Foyle at Leck, to Strabane. It fell into disuse in 1962. In June 2006 the Strabane Lifford Development Commission awarded a £1.3m cross-border waterways restoration contract. The project was launched by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, in Lifford and involves the restoration of 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of canal and two locks to working order.
The National Trust owns a Strabane shop in which John Dunlap learnt the printing trade. Dunlap went on to print the United States Declaration of Independence. The house has been visited by several famous people, including former US President Bill Clinton. It is located at the end of the Main Street.Which is now a classic cafe.
Dergalt, the ancestral home of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, is near Strabane. Strabane is twinned with Zeulenroda-Triebes in the state of Thuringia, Germany.
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The Best things to do on Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast | The Planet D
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From the Giant's Causeway to the Dark Hedges, the Causeway Coastal Route of Northern Ireland is one of the greatest drives in the world. ThePlanetD highlights all of the best things to see and do on their road trip through Ireland.
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We’re on the Causeway Coastal trail here in Northern Ireland!
Driving the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland is one of the greatest drives in the world
By far I would say for me the biggest highlight was the Giant’s Causeway
I’ll never forget walking out there for the first time and
my jaw dropping because there’s all these basalt columns
you know they look like they’ve been placed there by an architect
Yeah legend has it that the giant Finn McCool made a giant causeway
hence the name
over to Scotland to fight with another giant
The Carrick-A-Rede Bridge
Now this is an old bridge that the fishermen used to use back in the day
You know what it’s been modernized now for tourists
When you take this bridge over
like the bridge is a highlight yes
but when you get out there and you’re standing
on these massive massive cliffs
you know overlooking the ocean
you really feel small
I really respected mother nature
when I was standing there
Yeah this is a wild coastal route
I’m telling you the waves are pounding
the cliffs are giant
these are some of the highest sea cliffs in the world
and when you’re standing out there
you’re just in awe
If you do get a chance
I highly recommend Ballintoy Harbour
this was one of my favourite stops
you really get up close to those wave crashing
against those cliffs and it really does take your breath away
when you’re standing there
the beauty about this place too is that
tour busses can’t get down there
and for those Game of Thrones TV buffs out there
this was used as Theon Greyjoy’s home
when he sailed his ship into the harbour
well it was Ballintoy harbour
And we can’t leave out the Dark Hedges
this is another Game of Thrones reference
it’s this grove of beach trees that tower
and make sort of a tree cave
over this really long road
It’s absolutely beautiful
it’s also Northern Ireland’s most photographed
tourist site
Having a car and doing our self-drive
around the coastal route was really key
because we could get there early in the morning
when no one else was there
and we had the Dark Hedges all to ourselves
And if you like castles
Dunluce Castle is another great stop
in Northern Ireland along the Coastal Route
again they don’t dress up their castles
you know it’s just overhanging on these cliffs
and you can just imagine what life would’ve been like
there when people were living there
One place that you gotta make sure you go out to
is the Mussenden Temple
now that’s one of the last stops
or it is the last stop on the Causeway Coastal Route
and then you go back into London Derry into
the cities and everything
but this is a nice stop and Dave loved photographing it
Yeah when I read about the Mussenden Temple
I was really curious because
you walk through a small settlement
and remnants of a settlement that’s there
and you get to the edge of this cliff and there’s
this very small stone temple
that just doesn’t look like it belongs
but it’s an incredible scene to photograph
One last thing that we have to recommend
is a little side trip that you can do
and that’s going out to Torr Head Drive
Not a lot of people make this drive out
but I highly recommend it because
as you get out t this point
you stand there and
it is the closest point to Scotland
Yes it is
It feels like you could almost reach out
and touch Scotland from there
The Giant’s Causeway Coastal Route
is just one of the best things anyone can do
it’s by far one of our favourite drives
we’ve ever done
I highly recommend it
Yeah if you love road trips
don’t miss the Causeway Coastal Route
in Northern Ireland
Whiterocks Beach Portrush - County Antrim Northern Ireland
White Rock Beach is one of the beaches in Portrush - close to Portstewart as well. If taking the coastal route or in Portrush - definitely check out Whiterock beach. Definitely in the top 2 beaches in the Portrush area. Agree? :-) (
White Rock - or Whiterocks - Beach is one of the different beaches that is located in Portrush, county Antrim, and one of our favorite for the beauty of the beach and the different water sports that could be done there. White Rocks beach has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Award once again in 2015, not being the first time for that, and this proves why it is one of those beaches preferred by the local people and also one of those suggested for the tourists coming to Portrush.
This beach is located just off the Causeway Coastal Route and it is believed to have beautiful natural location with limestone cliffs stretching from Curran Strand to Dunluce Castle ( The name of this beach came from the soft rocks of Whiterocks which have been carved through centuries into a labyrinth of caves and arches; Shelagh's Head, the Wishing Arch, Elephant Rock, and the Lion's Paw are all headlands of distinguishable forms that tend to rise out of the ocean.
Coming to White Rocks Beach could happen for several different reasons, it could be for relaxing a little bit by the sea and enjoying the good water if the weather allows you to and it could be for doing any of the different water sports which people tend to go there for, such as surfing, body boarding, kayaking, and there are even those who come for horse riding - but this is restricted during specific times just the same ways dogs are also restricted there at specific times.
White Rocks Beach is a perfect vacation destination for those who pass by Portrush so often and one of the other positive points related to this place is that it is not far away from Belfast, so if you are going to stay in Belfast, you could still get the chance to go to Portrush and enjoy a day at Whiterocks Beach - you will definitely enjoy your time there.
If you are thinking about this beach but all what might be freaking you out is whether your kids will enjoy this place or not then you should not be worried because kids love Whiterock beach for the things they tend to enjoy their time there while doing; the kids love climbing the black rocks on the ocean's edge, running around, swimming and playing with the sand while making some castles.
It is actually a place that all the members of the family enjoy coming to for the activities that could be done and for the scenes and views which they will tend to receive. While being at the White Rocks Beach, you will get a panoramic view of the Causeway Coast, Donegal and the Islands of Scotland. If you want to have more sensational views then you could have a stop at the Magheracross, which is a custom built area that allows sublime views of Dunluce Castle from one direction and Whiterocks and Portrush from the other.
Whiterocks Beach is well prepared for the visitors, there are different facilities which you will find there offered to you, there is a car parking place, lifeguard service that is there during July and August from 11am to 7pm on a daily basis, board walk access to the beach, toilets and parking lots for disabled people, and they allow dogs and horses but with some restrictions during specific times.
There are other attractions which are located in Portrush and which we have been to before, one of them is the location that Game of Thrones movie series was filmed at which is Portstewart Strand ( The Downhill Beach Castlerock is close to Portrush and thus could be considered a place to visit as well ( and there is also the famous touristic attraction The Giant's Causeway that is in Bushmills but which is also close to Portrush (
According to our experience at the Whiterocks Beach, we could definitely say that this is one of our favorite beaches in Northern Ireland for the different things it could offer people and for the stunning views it carries - you might never think that Scotland could be spotted from out there, but it appears on a clear sky day.
Are you searching for a peaceful beautiful beach with different spots and perfect water? Whiterocks is the answer then; you could enjoy everything there from having a peaceful time to playing any of the water sports that you are crazy about.
Crawfordsburn Beach in county Down ( Runkerry Beach in county Antrim ( are other options for beaches in Northern Ireland if they are closer to you.
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