Causeway Coast

247 places worth going to (74 in the area, the rest just outside), ranked across 12 interests. For most trips the best base is Portrush. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 42 km², designated 1989.

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• Motorbike roads4
• Food and pubs98
• History92
• Family23
• Camping19
• Views15
• Rainy day13
• Art6
• Hikes5
• Film and TV3
• Rides3
• On the water2
• Caves1

No. 1

Dunluce CastleScheduled monument, 2.3 km from PortballintraeHistory and heritage

No. 2

Kinbane CastleScheduled monument, 4.1 km from BallycastleHistory and heritage

No. 3

Giant's Causeway3.9 km from BushmillsHikes and fells

No. 4

Dunaneeny CastleScheduled monument, 1.2 km from Ballycastle, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

No. 5

Ballycastle MuseumGrade B+ listed, in Ballycastle, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

No. 6

House of McDonnellin Ballycastle, just outside the areaFood and pubs

No. 7

Curry's Fun Parkin Portrush, just outside the areaFamily days out

No. 8

Bonamargy FriaryScheduled monument, 1.2 km from Ballycastle, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

No. 9

The Safehousein Portrush, just outside the areaFood and pubs

No. 10

Top Blade Portrushin Portrush, just outside the areaFood and pubs

No. 11

Old Bushmills Distilleryin BushmillsFood and pubs

No. 12

1 at Causeway Streetin Portrush, just outside the areaFood and pubs

Top 10s in the Causeway Coast

Top 10 hikes and fells

1. Giant's Causeway3.9 km from Bushmills
2. Carnduff Hill2.5 km from Ballycastle
3. Dunseverick Falls5.1 km from Ballintoy
4. Islandcorr4.1 km from Bushmills, just outside the area
5. Lannimore Hill1.3 km from Ballintoy

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Top 10 pubs and places to eat

1. House of McDonnellin Ballycastle, just outside the area
2. The Safehousein Portrush, just outside the area
3. Top Blade Portrushin Portrush, just outside the area
4. Old Bushmills Distilleryin Bushmills
5. 1 at Causeway Streetin Portrush, just outside the area
6. Bob & Bertsin Portstewart, just outside the area
7. Carrick-a-Rede Bar & Restaurantin Ballintoy
8. Galley Kitchen (Portrush Yacht Club)in Portrush, just outside the area
9. Kiwi's Brew Barin Portrush, just outside the area
10. Morelli'sin Portstewart, just outside the area

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Top 10 with kids

1. Curry's Fun Parkin Portrush, just outside the area
2. Morelli'sin Portstewart, just outside the area
3. North Coast Alpacas3.7 km from Portrush, just outside the area
4. Waterworldin Portrush, just outside the area
5. Milk Parlourin Portrush, just outside the area
6. Morelliin Ballycastle, just outside the area
7. Roughansin Portstewart, just outside the area
8. Morelliin Portrush, just outside the area
9. Antrim Gardensin Portrush, just outside the area
10. Arcadia Playparkin Portrush, just outside the area

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Top 10 views and photo spots

1. Giant's Causeway3.9 km from Bushmills
2. Lissanduff EarthworksScheduled monument, in Portballintrae
3. Alphabet Angelin Bushmills
4. Beardiville Walled Garden5.3 km from Portballintrae, just outside the area
5. Brick Sculpturein Portrush, just outside the area
6. Carnduff Hill2.5 km from Ballycastle
7. Dunseverick Falls5.1 km from Ballintoy
8. Dunsevrick5.3 km from Ballintoy
9. East Strand1.2 km from Portrush
10. Harbour Hillin Portstewart, just outside the area

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Top 10 castles and history

1. Dunluce CastleScheduled monument, 2.3 km from Portballintrae
2. Kinbane CastleScheduled monument, 4.1 km from Ballycastle
3. Dunaneeny CastleScheduled monument, 1.2 km from Ballycastle, just outside the area
4. Ballycastle MuseumGrade B+ listed, in Ballycastle, just outside the area
5. Bonamargy FriaryScheduled monument, 1.2 km from Ballycastle, just outside the area
6. Dunseverick CastleScheduled monument, 6.0 km from Bushmills
7. Coastal Zonein Portrush, just outside the area
8. Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience3.1 km from Bushmills
9. Cairn, White ParkScheduled monument, 2.2 km from Ballintoy
10. Ballynaglogh Standing Stones3.3 km from Ballycastle, just outside the area

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Top 10 for a rainy day

1. Ballycastle MuseumGrade B+ listed, in Ballycastle, just outside the area
2. Old Bushmills Distilleryin Bushmills
3. Coastal Zonein Portrush, just outside the area
4. Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience3.1 km from Bushmills
5. Waterworldin Portrush, just outside the area
6. Frankie Creith Artin Portrush, just outside the area
7. Marney & Bjöurson Artin Portrush, just outside the area
8. Sheskburn Recreation Centrein Ballycastle, just outside the area
9. The Playhousein Portrush, just outside the area
10. Troggs Surf Schoolin Portrush

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Top 10 campsites

1. Craig House CampsiteStay, 4.9 km from Ballintoy
2. Golflinks Holiday Home ParkStay, 1.4 km from Portrush, just outside the area
3. MaddybennyStay, 3.1 km from Portrush, just outside the area
4. Ballymacrea Touring Caravan ParkStay, 3.4 km from Portrush, just outside the area
5. Bellemont Caravan ParkStay, 3.8 km from Portrush, just outside the area
6. Bush Caravan ParkStay, 4.8 km from Portballintrae, just outside the area
7. Craigahulliar Holiday ParkStay, 2.6 km from Portrush, just outside the area
8. Highview Holiday ParkStay, 3.8 km from Portballintrae, just outside the area
9. Skerries Holiday ParkStay, 1.9 km from Portrush, just outside the area
10. Ballyness Caravan ParkStay, 1.4 km from Bushmills, just outside the area

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