Coastal Northern Ireland

Causeway Coast · Portrush

Basalt caves, limestone arches and a wide Atlantic beach with the Causeway cliffs as a backdrop - one of the most cinematic stretches of coastline in Ireland.

Causeway Coast · Portrush

A medieval castle ruin perched on basalt sea stacks above the Atlantic, with a kitchen that reportedly fell into the sea during a banquet in 1639.

Mourne Mountains · Newcastle Ni

The most dramatic upland landscape in Northern Ireland, culminating in Slieve Donard which on clear days shows you Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man.

Tollymore · Newcastle Ni

Ancient woodland with stone arches, the Shimna River running through it, and a reputation as one of the most atmospheric forest parks in Ireland.

Marina · Bangor Ni

One of the largest marinas in Ireland, with hundreds of yachts, waterfront cafes and Belfast Lough stretching towards Scotland.

Cultra · Holywood

A small, quiet stretch of shingle beach on Belfast Lough where you can watch planes arriving at George Best Airport across the water while the rest of the world catches up.

North Down Coast · Bangor Ni

A 10-mile coastal path along the south shore of Belfast Lough from Bangor to Holywood, passing through County Down countryside with Lough and Scottish hills visible across the water.