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Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge Rope Carrick-A-Rede Rathlin Mountain Marina Head Giant’s

Ballycastle and, like Glenshesk, close to the town. the to close Glenshesk, like and, Ballycastle

The glen of ‘Tasie of the bright sides’, roughly west of of west roughly sides’, bright the of ‘Tasie of glen The

Glentaisie

towards the ruins of historical Bonamargy friary. Bonamargy historical of ruins the towards

The sedgy glen, east of the town of Ballycastle, and sweeping sweeping and Ballycastle, of town the of east glen, sedgy The

Glenshesk

Ballycastle road. Ballycastle

village; spanned by a viaduct on the main - - Cushendall main the on viaduct a by spanned village;

The glen of the brown river, adjacent to to adjacent river, brown the of glen The

Glendun

parallel to the main road from Cushendall to Cushendun. to Cushendall from road main the to parallel

The glen of the slaughtered, close by Glenaan and roughly roughly and Glenaan by close slaughtered, the of glen The

Glencorp

to mountain road. mountain Ballymoney to Boneymargy Friary Boneymargy Ballymoney Hedges, Dark Bann River Marina Drumaheglis

the site of the legendary Ossian’s grave, with the Cushendall Cushendall the with grave, Ossian’s legendary the of site the

The glen of the colt’s foot or rush lights, a rugged glen, having having glen, rugged a lights, rush or foot colt’s the of glen The

Glenaan

less at the centre of the nine glens. nine the of centre the at less

Edwardstown glen, at the foot of which is Cushendall, more or or more Cushendall, is which of foot the at glen, Edwardstown

Glenballyemon

sweeps majestically towards the village of Waterfoot. of village the towards majestically sweeps

The arable or fertile glen, the best-known of the nine, which which nine, the of best-known the glen, fertile or arable The

Glenariff

village of at its foot. its at Carnlough of village

The glen of the hedges, two miles north of , with the the with Glenarm, of north miles two hedges, the of glen The

Glencloy

north of , on the famous Antrim Coast road. Coast Antrim famous the on Larne, of north

The glen of the army, with Glenarm village, eleven miles eleven village, Glenarm with army, the of glen The

North Antrim Cliff Path Cliff Antrim North Rocks, White Paradise Painter’s

Glenarm

the nine of glens nine the

Roe, the River Bann and the Islandmagee Peninsula. Islandmagee the and Bann River the Roe,

Head or sample the tranquillity of rural scenery on the banks of the River River the of banks the on scenery rural of tranquillity the sample or Head

orr orr T from Coastline Scottish the of views dramatic experience Antrim, of

plenty of it”. Take time to immerse yourself in one of the renowned Glens Glens renowned the of one in yourself immerse to time Take it”. of plenty

de de ma he time made God “When here say we as rush, to need no is There

scenic drives (identifi ed on the map overleaf). map the on ed (identifi drives scenic

Coastal Route there are a number of additional additional of number a are there Route Coastal

In addition to the spectacular Causeway Causeway spectacular the to addition In

Carnlough Harbour Carnlough

scenic routes scenic additional

Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens Ltd 11 Lodge Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry Causeway Coastal Route the essential Irish journey BT52 1LU Northern Causeway Coastal Route T (028) 7032 7720 F (028) 7032 7719 E [email protected] the essential Irish journey www.causewaycoastandglens.com The Causeway Coastal Route from Lough to Lough Foyle is a kaleidoscope journey of natural wonders, a unique Regional Tourist Information Centres MAP Ballycastle Carrickfergus Limavady blend of majesty and outstanding beauty. Sheskburn House Museum and Civic Centre 7 Connell Street 7 Mary Street Antrim Street Limavady BT49 0HA Ballycastle BT54 6QH Carrickfergus BT38 7DG T 028 7776 0307 To travel along the Causeway Coastal Route is On goes the road over bridges and under T 028 2076 2024 T 028 9335 8049 F 028 7772 2010 to experience one of the most dramatic routes arches, past bays and beaches and strange F 028 2076 2515 F 028 9335 0350 E [email protected] in the world. Some eighty miles of stunning rock formations. Travel inland and experience E [email protected] E [email protected] www.limavady.gov.uk coastline will transport you past rugged and hills and valleys, dramatic scenery and historic www.moyle-council.org www.carrickfergus.org windswept cliffs, spectacular scenery and sites steeped in myths and legends. Coleraine Development Services Department fabulous unspoilt beaches. It’s a coastline 76 Church Street Railway Road Mossley Mill sprinkled with historic castles, churches and The Causeway Coastal Route provides a Ballymena BT43 6DF Newtownabbey BT36 5QA Coleraine BT52 1PE forts. Many are now just ruins but each holds journey of exploration, where imagination T 028 2563 8494 T 028 7034 4723 T 028 9034 0000 F 028 2563 8495 F 028 7035 1756 F 028 9034 0062 the memories of a mysterious and heroic past. meets reality and where every village and E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] It’s a journey not to be hurried. Every twist and town, castle and rocky shore are waiting to www.ballymena.gov.uk www.colerainebc.gov.uk www.newtownabbey.gov.uk turn in the road will reveal new sights. be discovered. Ballymoney Larne 1 Townhead Street Narrow Gauge Road Dunluce Castle Mussenden Temple Ballymoney BT53 6BE Larne BT40 1XB T 028 2766 0230 T 028 2826 0088 F 028 2766 0222 F 028 2826 0088 E [email protected] E [email protected] www.ballymoney.gov.uk www.larne.gov.uk

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This project has been part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Peace ll Programme Giant’s Causeway Waterfoot viewed from Lurigethan Mountain 1 2 3 4 5

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Causeway Causeway Coastal Route Golf Courses Additional Scenic Routes Marinas Motorways Coastal Route Airports Roads Roe Valley Country Park Benone Tourist Complex Mussenden Temple Royal Portrush Golf Club Dunluce Castle (Dogleap Road, Limavady) (53 Benone Avenue, Limavady) (1 mile west of Castlerock) ( Road, Portrush) (3 miles east of Portrush) Railway the essential Irish journey Beautiful riverside walks await the Backed by the golden sands of Perilously close to the edge of a Founded in 1888, Royal Portrush Clinging fast onto a dramatic Ferry Crossings visitor here as well as a countryside Benone Beach, Benone Tourist sheer drop stands this beautiful Golf Club has established a clifftop, Dunluce is thought to be museum. Visitors Centre open all complex comprises: touring caravan 18th Century folly, originally inspired reputation as one of the world’s top the most romantic and picturesque year around with extended hours park, 9 hole golf course, putting by the Tivoli Temple of Vesta. It is links courses and is currently one Castle in Ireland dating back to the in the summer. green, golf practice range, bowling a much photographed landmark of Ireland’s premier tournament 14th Century. Admission charge. green, tennis courts, outdoor built close to the extensive gardens, venues. In 1951, the British Open T 028 2073 1938 Green Lane Museum heated splash pools and activity grounds and forest of the ruined Championship was played here. The Open Easter-September. area. Summer events programme. Downhill Castle. Admission charge dramatic physical features of this Admission free. Rathlin Island Pools seasonal. Café. Admission and parking at Lions Gate car park. magnificent championship course T 028 7772 2074 charge per activity. present even the most skillful golfer www.ehsni.gov.uk T 028 2073 1582 with a formidable challenge. T 028 7775 0555 www.ntni.org.uk www.limavady.gov.uk T 028 7082 2311 www.royalportrushgolfclub.com Giant’s Whitepark 8 Causeway 7 B146 Bay 6 7 8 9 B15 A2 Greencastle 5 Portrush 4 BALLYCASTLE 6 A2 Bushmills B17 Magilligan Point B62 Torr Head Portstewart A29 B17 Glenshesk A2 2 Downhill Castlerock Benone Glentaisie 3 A44 B92 B67 Old Bushmills Distillery Co. Ltd The Giant’s Causeway Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden (Main Street, Bushmills) (2 miles east of Bushmills) (Half a mile from Ballintoy) (Castle Street, Ballymoney) B15 Cushendun Learn the secrets of the special Ireland’s top tourist attraction and Enjoy the challenge of crossing the In memory of this uniquely special COLERAINE Armoy water from St Columb’s Rill in the UNESCO World Heritage site, the precarious Carrick-A-Rede rope man, the garden is a fitting tribute world’s oldest licenced whiskey world famous Giant’s Causeway bridge which crosses a 24m deep to one of Ballymoney’s greatest Binevenagh A26 River Glenaan Mountain Bush Glencorp distillery. Pass by the shining copper displays formations of unusual six and 18m wide chasm which gives ambassadors, who won 5 Formula Macosquin stills and age old oak casks before sided basalt columns and a wealth access to a salmon fishery. Stunning One World Championships, 13 Lough Foyle B69 A2 sampling the finest Irish Malt of local and natural history. Open for views over the sea to the Scottish North West 200 Races, 24 Bann Slieveanorra Cushendall Whiskey. Guided tours (unsuitable walking all year round. Visitors centre coast. Coastal walks along the Grand Prix and a world record 26 A37 A44 Mountain Valley 9 for disabled), café, shop, AV with interpretive displays, AV theatre limestone headland. Tea room and wins in the Isle of Man TT Races. Mountain presentation. Admission charge. and tourist information. Disabled information point. Free car park. Here you will have time to reflect A54 access. Admission charge to car park Bridge open weather permitting. on the achievements of the BALLYMONEY T 028 2073 1521 City of Derry B14 and audio visual. legendary Joey Dunlop MBE, OBE. Airport www.bushmills.com T 028 2073 1582 or LIMAVADY B66 A26 A29 Glenariff T 028 2073 1855 (Visitors Centre) T 028 2076 9839 T 028 2766 0230 Ballykelly Glenballyemon T 028 2073 1582 (National Trust) www.ntni.org.uk www.ballymoney.gov.uk River A43 Roe River Eglinton Bann A26 10 1 10 11 12 Carnlough LONDONDERRY Roe A54 Valley Glenarm Garvagh B68 A43 Glenarm A2 A6 Glencloy B192 Kilrea A29 B97 Dungiven A42 Arthur Cottage Mountain Claudy (Waterfoot) (Dreen, ) Where , the patron A6 11 Spectacular glen walks and Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey, is Saint of Ireland, is said to have 13 waterfalls await you at Glenariff the Ancestral Home of the 21st tended livestock as a slave boy Feeny Cullybackey Slemish M2 12 Mountain Forest Park whose scenic paths President of the USA, Chester Alan in the 5th Century. and trails lead through tranquil Arthur. The thatched cottage and Contact Ballymena Tourist Islandmagee woods and up to magnificent interpretive centre detail the story BALLYMENA Information Centre for A42 LARNE mountain viewpoints. Café, of President Arthur and his road to B90 Exhibition Centre, Toilets, Picnic the Presidency. further details Areas and Disabled Access. T 028 2563 8494 Maghera A36 Admission charge. T 028 2588 0781 (seasonal) www.ballymena.gov.uk Sperrin A36 T 028 2563 8494 (all year) Mountains T 028 2955 6000 www.ballymena.gov.uk A2 A6 A8 B150 Bellaghy Kells A54 13 14 15

Castledawson A57 A6 A26 Whitehead Magherafelt M22 A29 A8 A2 CARRICKFERGUS A31 Antrim 14 15 Carnfunnock Country Park Patterson’s Spade Mill Carrickfergus Castle Londonderry Belfast M2 (Coast Road, Larne) (Antrim Road, Templepatrick) (Marine Highway, Carrickfergus) www.derryvisitor.com www.gotobelfast.com Country park consisting of 473 The last surviving water-driven Dominating the town’s skyline is A26 A6 acres of mixed woodland, colourful spade mill in Ireland. Original Ireland’s best preserved Norman Gateway to Ireland’s Northwest, visit Recently described in international media Moneymore Ireland’s Historic Walled City, one as one of the hottest, most fashionable, A57 gardens, ponds, walking trails and equipment has been carefully Castle. Established in 1178 by John Belfast of the fi nest examples internationally of trendiest, liveliest - and even sexiest A29 Lough coastline. Attractions include walled restored. Enjoy a guided tour and de Courcy, the castle has seen International NEWTOWNABBEY garden with unique sundials, maze, see a spade being made with the action right up until the Second Walled Cities, and discover a wealth of destinations, Belfast is buzzing. Superb Neagh Airport orienteering course, adventure original hammers, turbine and World War. It is now a popular history and culture on offer in this uniqueA505 sightseeing, shopping, great placesA505 to eat, Belfast playground, miniature railway, press. Admission charge. visitor attraction that everyone can holiday destination. drink and stay, fi rst class leisure facilities Cookstown A52 and an outstanding programme of year M5 City Airport caravan park and camp site, golf enjoy. Open throughout the year. Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau T 028 9443 3619 round events make it one of the greatest activities and modern visitors centre Admission charge. Guided tours 44 Foyle Street, Derry BT48 6AT Crumlin www.ntni.org.uk cities in Europe waiting to be discovered. A26 with gift and coffee shop. Admission available, gift shop, refreshment T 028 7137 7577 charge to car park. area and amenities provided. Belfast Welcome Centre A29 47 Donegall Place, Belfast BT1 5AD BELFAST T 028 2827 0541 T 028 9335 1273 T 028 9024 6609 M1 T 028 2826 0088 www.ehsni.gov.uk www.larne.gov.uk/carnfunnock.html

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