- KINBANE CASTLE. Just of the Ballintoy road (B15). Picturesquely situated castle built about 1546 on long narrow limestone promontory running out to sea. Spectular views of Rathlin Island and Dungrogor Iron Age Fort. Toilets, car park and picnic site.
- CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE. A swinging rope bridge giving access to a salmon fishery on a small step island spans a chasm sixty feet wide with a drop of eighty feet. Erected early May and taken down in mid-September (Charge). National Trust Property with toilets, cafe and car parking.
- BALLINTOY HARBOUR. Accessed off the coast road (B15) just west of Ballintoy village. Popular venue for artists with its scenic location; winding access road; sea stacks; rocky island; rock pools and busy harbour. Toilets, car park, picnic area and cafe. (on Causeway Coast path)
- WHITEPARK BAY. A delightful sandy and rocky half moon shaped beach strewn with shells, fossils and flints showing it was once the site of Neolithic settlement. It is backed by sand dunes and cliffs and is a rich area for naturalists. On coast road (A2) west of Ballintoy. Nature trail, car parks and Youth Hostel adjacent. (on Causeway Coast path)
- PORTBRADDON. Picturesque fishing village under a cliff at the end of Whitepark Bay. Its name means 'the port of the salmon' and the salmon fishery still exists. The church dedicated to Saint Gobban is said to be the smallest in Ireland, but the ruins of an even smaller one (Saint Lasseraghs) stands on the cliffs above. Limited parking (on Causeway Coast Path)
- DUNSEVERICK CASTLE. Off the main coast road. A fragmentary ruin on a high crag of one of the ealiest castles in Ireland. In ancient times the road led from here to Tara. A little fishing village nearby. Car park and information )on Causeway Coast Path)
- GIANTS CAUSEWAY AND VISITORS CENTRE. Eleven miles along the coast road from Ballycastle and two miles from Bushmills is Northern Ireland's premier tourist attraction. It has for centuries astounded people from all over the world with the splendid sight of its 38,000 stone columns, mostly hexagonal, formed millions of years ago by the cooling of molten lava. A trip to the tourists centre is not to be missed with its exhibition area, audio-visual theatre, shops and cafe where you will witness the spendour of the Causeway and the surrounding area.
- CAUSEWAY SCHOOL MUSEUM. A taste of the past, where you can experience first hand Victorian methods of schooling. Stir up memories of times gone past with the museum exhibits which include toys, books, and a rare pot bellied stove.
- OLD BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY. The world's oldest whiskey distillery operating since 1609. Interesting visitors centre and shop. Conducted tours available. Be sure to book your visit in advance. Tel: 028 2073 1521. Admission charge.
OPTIONS TOUR EXTENSIONS
- DUNLUCE CASTLE. A short distance to the west of Bushmills, along the Coast road (A2), lies the dramatic ruin of Dunluce Castle, the largest and most sophisticated castle on the Northern Irish coastline. The ruins of the castle, which could only be conquered by the use of cannons, are perched above the sea on a hundred-foot high sheer cliff.
- ARMOY ROUND TOWER. The tower ruin, clearly visible from the surrounding countryside (approx 13m high), stands adjacent to the modern St Patrick's Church of Armoy. The foundations of the site are attributed to St Oclan whilst the round tower phase would date from the 9th or 10th centuries. Returning from Bushmills to Ballycastle from Armoy offers the opportunity to explore either Glentaisie or Glenshesk. )Take the B66 from bushmills to Derrykeighan, the B67 via Moss-Side to the dry Arch and then B147 via Armoy to the B15)
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