Top 10 things to do in County Antrim and the Causeway Coast
County Antrim has the Giant’s Causeway, the Causeway Coast and the Glens of Antrim, among the most famous scenery in Ireland. It is rocky, windy and unforgettable.
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Giant’s Causeway
📍 BushmillsLandmark, coastAbout 40,000 basalt columns on the coast, a World Heritage Site.
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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
📍 Near BallintoyAdventure, viewsA rope bridge over a deep gap to a small island. Check timed booking.
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Dunluce Castle
📍 Near BushmillsHistory, ruinsA ruined castle on a clifftop above the sea.
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Old Bushmills Distillery
📍 BushmillsWhiskey, toursThe oldest licensed whiskey distillery in Ireland.
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Dark Hedges
📍 Near BallymoneyViews, photosAn avenue of beech trees made famous by Game of Thrones.
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Glenariff Forest Park
📍 GlenariffWalks, waterfallsThe Queen of the Glens, with waterfalls and forest walks.
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Rathlin Island
📍 BallycastleIsland, wildlifeA small island by ferry, with puffins and seals.
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Carrickfergus Castle
📍 CarrickfergusHistory, castleA well-preserved Norman castle on the shore of Belfast Lough.
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Portrush and Whiterocks Beach
📍 PortrushSeaside, familiesA seaside resort with sandy beaches and arcades.
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Gobbins Cliff Path
📍 IslandmageeWalks, coastA dramatic cliff path with bridges and tunnels. Check bookings.
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Last checked: October 2026.