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Carnkirk Castle

No. 68 of 247 in the Causeway Coast, No. 15 for history. History, 2.2 km from Bushmills, just outside the Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The site of Carnkirk Castle, an archaeological site near Bushmills.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentDepartment for Communities, Historic Environment Division (listed buildings and monuments), checked 2026-11-01
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Craig House CampsiteStay, 4.9 km from BallintoyCamping
Highview Holiday ParkStay, 3.8 km from Portballintrae, just outside the areaCamping
Bush Caravan ParkStay, 4.8 km from Portballintrae, just outside the areaCamping
Ballymacrea Touring Caravan ParkStay, 3.4 km from Portrush, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Lornas Kitchenin BushmillsFood and pubs
Bush Housein BushmillsFood and pubs
Bothy Coffee3.9 km from BallintoyFood and pubs
The Nook3.0 km from BushmillsFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Old Bushmills Distilleryin BushmillsFood and pubs
Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience3.1 km from BushmillsHistory and heritage
The Boat House3.2 km from BushmillsArt and galleries

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