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Cushendun village; spanned by a viaduct on the main main the on viaduct a by spanned village; Cushendun

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Distance: 31kms (19 miles) (19 31kms Distance: walled gardens and vivid blooms. blooms. vivid and gardens walled Londonderry/Derry, the only completely completely only the Londonderry/Derry, Natural Outstanding of Areas many of Portstewart, neighbour near its to Ireland’s to home Bushmills, of village and tumbling waterfalls. Take the the Take waterfalls. tumbling and what for scene the set views coastal

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Glenaan and roughly parallel to the main road from from road main the to parallel roughly and Glenaan Distance: 31.5km (19.6 miles) (19.6 31.5km Distance: sits Glenarm Castle, one of Ireland’s Ireland’s of one Castle, Glenarm sits This five-day odyssey along the the along odyssey five-day This bracing a with day final your Start famous world the created McCool Finn of the four walking trails in this this in trails walking four the of Coastal Causeway the following

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road.

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Castle Hotel, haunted by a friendly friendly a by haunted Hotel, Castle interests. individual your suit to Benone Strand, which offers mile upon upon mile offers which Strand, Benone of avenue haunting and stunning a find theatre, music, film. film. music, theatre, Club. Golf Portrush Royal at golf of round Whitepark of shadow the in nestled Returning to the coast, it’s time time it’s coast, the to Returning

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which is Cushendall, more or less at the centre of the the of centre the at less or more Cushendall, is which Day 2: Ballymena to Ballycastle to Ballymena 2: Day the visit you amongst brave the For – itinerary suggested one is This Temple of Vesta at Rome. Take an an Take Rome. at Vesta of Temple (close Armoy of village the outside just programme of activities, including including activities, of programme footsteps the in follow or enthusiasts prettiest region’s the of two miss to

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close to the town. the to close

roughly west of Ballycastle and, like Glenshesk, Glenshesk, like and, Ballycastle of west roughly

Glentaisie: Glentaisie:

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

village of Broughshane and to to and Broughshane of village slopes that are home to a number of of number a to home are that slopes in settlements human known oldest Dunluce is Portrush, to approach the on stunning the in take or Island Rathlin of Antrim. Here you can take the loop loop the take can you Here Antrim. of Cushendun, the Vanishing Lake and and Lake Vanishing the Cushendun,

Cushendall - Ballycastle road. Ballycastle - Cushendall

to divert inland to the flower-filled flower-filled the to inland divert to and unique experience for visitors. visitors. for experience unique and and miles, for stretch that summit the the of one of home and Coleraine Route, Coastal Causeway the on Still to visit day full a and crossing ferry Larne, gateway to the famous Glens Glens famous the to gateway Larne, Coastal Route to Ballycastle, visiting visiting Ballycastle, to Route Coastal

Cushendun village; spanned by a viaduct on the main main the on viaduct a by spanned village; Cushendun

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Glendun: Glendun:

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

Distance: 31kms (19 miles) (19 31kms Distance: walled gardens and vivid blooms. blooms. vivid and gardens walled Londonderry/Derry, the only completely completely only the Londonderry/Derry, Natural Outstanding of Areas many of Portstewart, neighbour near its to Ireland’s to home Bushmills, of village coastal views set the scene for what what for scene the set views coastal and tumbling waterfalls. Take the the Take waterfalls. tumbling and

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Glencorp: Glencorp: The glen of the slaughtered, close by by close slaughtered, the of glen The Day 4: Portrush to Limavady to Portrush 4: Day Distance: 27.3km (17 miles) (17 27.3km Distance: Park. At the foot of Glenarm Glen Glen Glenarm of foot the At Park. country park. park. country giant local that it has Legend better. harbour. the overlooking seafront vibrant capital city, on the M2 M2 the on city, capital vibrant where you can enjoy one or more more or one enjoy can you where

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road.

Day 5: Limavady to to Limavady 5: Day are likely to hear are those of children children of those are hear to likely are magnificent Roe Valley Country Park Park Country Valley Roe magnificent restaurants. and formed were Causeway Giant’s the at resort seaside the toward head Route, Distance: 88.6km (55 miles) (55 88.6km Distance: Antrim. Discover Glenariff (Queen (Queen Glenariff Discover Antrim.

grave, with the Cushendall to Ballymoney mountain mountain Ballymoney to Cushendall the with grave,

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Glenaan: Glenaan:

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

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which is Cushendall, more or less at the centre of the the of centre the at less or more Cushendall, is which For the brave amongst you visit the the visit you amongst brave the For – itinerary suggested one is This Day 2: Ballymena to Ballycastle to Ballymena 2: Day programme of activities, including including activities, of programme an Take Rome. at Vesta of Temple footsteps the in follow or enthusiasts prettiest region’s the of two miss to (close Armoy of village the outside just

Glenballyemon: Glenballyemon: Edwardstown glen, at the foot of of foot the at glen, Edwardstown Bann and the Islandmagee Peninsula. Islandmagee the and Bann

of Waterfoot. of

Coastline from Torr Head or sample the tranquillity of of tranquillity the sample or Head Torr from Coastline

the nine, which sweeps majestically towards the village village the towards majestically sweeps which nine, the

Antrim, experience dramatic views of the Scottish Scottish the of views dramatic experience Antrim,

Glenariff: Glenariff: The arable or fertile glen, the best-known of of best-known the glen, fertile or arable The

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Carnlough Harbour Carnlough

Route there are a number of additional scenic scenic additional of number a are there Route eleven miles north of Larne, on the famous Antrim Antrim famous the on Larne, of north miles eleven

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Railway Marinas Roe Valley Country Park Benone Strand & Complex Downhill Demesne Mountsandel Royal Portrush Golf Club One of the World’s Ferry Crossings Airports (Dogleap Road, Limavady) (Seacoast Road Limavady) and Mussenden Temple (Mountsandel Road, Coleraine) (Bushmills Road, Portrush) Beautiful riverside walks await the Benone Strand, one of Ireland’s (1 mile west of Castlerock) Mountsandel Wood is the earliest Founded in 1888, Royal Portrush Golf visitor here as well as a countryside longest beaches and European Blue This attraction offers visitors the chance known settlement of man in Ireland Club has established a reputation as Great Road Journeys 0 5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km museum. Variety of walks to suit all Flag Beach, plays host to a range to explore a stunning landscaped park dating to between 7600 and 7900BC. one of the world’s top links courses levels. Walks available all year. Phone of activities and events including at Downhill Demesne with its beautiful Flint tools were found here, indicating and is currently one of Ireland’s that Stone Age hunters camped here www.causewaycoastandglens.com 0 5 miles 10 miles 15 miles for opening times of Visitor Centre, shore angling, powerkiting and body sheltered gardens and cliff walks. Close premier tournament venues. In Green Lane Museum and Café. boarding. Travel the boardwalk from to the edge of a sheer drop stands the to fish salmon in the natural weir. 1951, the British Open Championship The earthen fort is thought to date Admission free. the beach and you will find Benone beautiful 18th Century folly, Mussenden was played here. The dramatic back to Norman times. The forest Rathlin Island Tourist Complex, here you can enjoy Temple, originally inspired by the Tivoli physical features of this magnificent walk leads from the fort down to the T 028 7772 2074 golf, tennis, an outdoor heated splash Temple of Vesta. Visit also Hezlett championship course present even www.ni-environment.gov.uk banks of the Bann and passes close pool and an activities centre along House in Castlerock and learn about to the weir at The Cutts. There are the most skillful golfer with a with a wide range of summer events. life in a 17th century thatched cottage. good views over Somerset Wood and formidable challenge. T 028 7776 0650 T 028 7084 8728 of the River Bann. Access is free. T 028 7082 2311 Giant’s Whitepark 9 www.limavady.gov.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk T 028 7034 4723 www.royalportrushgolfclub.com Causeway B146 8 Bay Fair Head www.northcoastni.com Ballintoy B155 Portballintrae 6 7 8 9 Greencastle 5 6 Ballycastle Portrush A2 7 B17 Magilligan Point B62 Bushmills Torr Head Portstewart B17 A2 2 Castlerock A29 Glenshesk Benone 3 Glentaisie A44 Downhill B92 B67 Coleraine B155 Cushendun 10 Armoy Dunluce Castle Bushmills Distillery The Giant’s Causeway Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge 4 Dervock Glendun (3 miles east of Portrush) (Main Street, Bushmills) (2 miles east of Bushmills) (Half a mile from Ballintoy) Binevenagh A26 River Glenaan Clinging fast onto a dramatic clifftop, Experience the unique whiskey Northern Ireland’s top tourist attraction Carrick-a-Rede offers visitors a unique Mountain Bush Glencorp Dunluce is thought to be the most making tradition at Ireland’s oldest and UNESCO World Heritage site, experience to traverse a 30m deep Macosquin romantic and picturesque Castle working distillery, granted a royal the world famous Giant’s Causeway and 20m wide chasm by a rope Lough Foyle B69 in Ireland dating back to the 14th licence to distill in 1608. Admission displays formations of unusual six bridge that was traditionally erected Slieveanorra Cushendall A37 Bann A44 Century. Admission charge. Guided charge applies for guided tours sided basalt columns and a wealth by salmon fishermen. Visitors can Valley 11 Mountain Tievebulliagh tours. Open all year except Christmas. (please note unsuitable for those of local and natural history. Open for enjoy an exhilarating coastal walk AA22 Glenariff Mountain with walking difficulties or wheelchair walking all year round. Visitor facilities with views across to Rathlin Island A54 Loughguile T 028 2073 1938 users). Whiskey/Gift Shop and Café include a shop, refreshments an as well as amazing flora, fauna and City of Derry Ballymoney B14 Garron Garron www.ni-environment.gov.uk Airport Plateau Point are accessible to all during opening tourist information. A minibus service bird life. Guided tours are available B66 A26 times (no entrance charge). Phone to the Causeway stones is provided to groups if pre-booked. Tea room Limavady A29 Glenariff Ballykelly Glenballyemon for opening and tour times and group at a small charge. Disabled access. serving refreshments and shop River bookings. Children under 8 are not Admission charge. offering souvenirs available on site. A43 Roe River permitted to join guided tours. Eglinton Bann A26 12 T 028 2073 1855 (Visitors Centre) T 028 2073 1582 (NT Office) T 028 2073 3218 T 028 2073 1582 (National Trust) T 028 2076 9839 (Rope Bridge Office) 1 Cloughmills Carnlough www.bushmills.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk Roe A54 Londonderry Valley Glenarm Garvagh 10 11 12 B68 A433 Glenarm A2 A6 Glencloy B192 Rasharkin Kilrea A29 B97 Dungiven A42 Swatragh Ballygally N Claudy A6 Carnfunnock 13 Broughshane Country Park Cairnryan Feeny Cullybackey Slemish Troon Dark Hedges Joey & Robert Dunlop Glenariff Forest Park W E Upperlands 15 14 Mountain (Bregagh Road, Ballymoney) Memorial Gardens (Waterfoot) This beautiful avenue of beech trees (Castle Street, Ballymoney) Spectacular glen walks and waterfalls Portglenone Islandmagee was planted by the Stuart family in the Memorial Gardens to the famous await you at Glenariff Forest Park S Gracehill Ballymena A42 Larne B900 eighteenth century. It was intended as a Dunlop brothers, Joey and Robert, in whose scenic paths and trails lead compelling landscape feature to impress Ballymoney town, offer an excellent through tranquil woods and up to Sperrin Ahoghill Mountains Maghera visitors as they approached the entrance setting for people to read about and magnificent mountain viewpoints. A36 to their Georgian mansion, Gracehill reflect on the achievements of two Conservation areas, café, caravan greatly admired local motor cycle House. Two centuries later, the trees site, exhibition centre, toilets, picnic A2 road racers and honorary Freemen of A6 remain a magnificent sight and have areas and disabled access. Admission B1550 the Borough of Ballymoney. Open all A8 become one of the most photographed charge. Bellaghy Glenoe year, admission free. Kells natural phenomena in Northern Ireland. A54 T 028 2766 0230 T 028 2955 6000 T 028 2766 0230 www.visitballymoney.com www.forestserviceni.gov.uk Castledawson Ballycarry www.visitballymoney.com A57 A6 A26 Whitehead Randalstown 13 14 15 Toome Ballyclare Magherafelt A29 A8 A2 Carrickfergus Londonderry Belfast A31 www.derryvisitor.com www.gotobelfast.com Antrim Gateway to Ireland’s Northwest, visit Recently described in international media Templepatrick Ireland’s Historic Walled City, one as one of the hottest, most fashionable, of the finest examples internationally of trendiest, liveliest - and even sexiest A6 Whiteabbey Cairnryan A26 Isle of Man Walled Cities, and discover a wealth of destinations, Belfast is buzzing. Superb Lough Glengormley A57A Liverpool history and culture on offer in this unique sightseeing, shopping, great places to eat, Neagh Arthur Cottage Slemish Mountain Carnfunnock Country Park holiday destination. drink and stay, first class leisure facilities and A29 Newtownabbey (Dreen, Cullybackey) (1 mile east of Broughshane) (Coast Road, Larne) an outstanding programme of year round Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey, is the Where Saint Patrick, the patron Country Park consisting of 191 hectares A505 events make it one of the greatestA cities505 in 44 Foyle Street, Derry BT48 6AT Ancestral Home of the 21st President Saint of Ireland, is said to have of mixed woodland, colourful gardens, Europe waiting to be discovered. A52 T 028 7126 7284 of the USA, Chester Alan Arthur. The tended livestock as a slave boy walking trails and coastline. Attractions Belfast Welcome Centre thatched cottage and interpretive in the 5th Century. include walled garden with unique Crumlin sundials and maze. Modern visitors 47 Donegall Place, Belfast BT1 5AD A26 centre detail the story of President Contact Ballymena Tourist centre with gift and coffee shop. T 028 9024 6609 Arthur and his road to the Presidency. Information Centre for T 028 2827 0541 A29 Belfast T 028 2588 0781 (seasonal) further details T 028 2826 0088 T 028 2563 5900 (all year) T 028 2563 5900 Reproduced by permission of the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. www.larne.gov.uk/carnfunnock © Crown copyright 2008. Permit Number: 70124 www.gatewaytotheglens.com www.ballymena.gov.uk A30