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The Giants Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is known throughout the world for its natural beauty and the spectacular scenery. Mitchells Trabane Lane (less than a minute's walk away) leading to the cliff top is a most spectacular way to approach the Giants Causeway's 40,000 basalt columns. 5 minutes walk from Ardtrabane House. |
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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
This precarious rope bridge spans an eighty foot deep chasm and was traditionally used by salmon fishermen to land their catch from the fishery on the island. 5 miles away (on a regular bus route) or walk back to Ardtrabane House via the North Antrim Cliff Path. |
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Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle sits at the edge of North Antrim, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This medieval castle has been fought over many times in its history and is wrapped in myths and legends. 4 miles away, on a bus route or you can walk back along footpaths and the beach. |
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Dunseverick Castle
This ruin dates back to the mid 1500's. Visiting here allows you to walk in the footsteps of St. Patrick Patron Saint of Ireland he is known to have visited here on a number of occasions. An extremely important ancient site, one of the royal roads of Tara ended here. 2 miles away, on a bus route and the North Antrim Cliff Path. |
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Old Bushmills Distillery
Old Bushmills Distillery was officially licensed in 1608 by King James I. However, it is believed that troops of King Henry II drank Bushmills Whiskey some 400 years prior to that. A number of visitor’s tours are held daily. There are a wide range of excellent Bushmills whiskeys distilled on-site which are available for purchase in the distillery shop and locally. 2 miles away, I would recommend you walk back!! The footpath runs along the beach or take the Bushmills and Giant’s Causeway Railway steam train from the Giants Causeway to Bushmills and return. |
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The Dark Hedges
These entwining, arching branches of the tree lined country lane of Bregagh Road could almost be described as haunting; these are known by locals as the Dark Hedges. 4 miles away. |
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Rathlin Island
The only inhabited island in Northern Ireland. Legend tells us that Robert the Bruce hid in a cave on the island; he was inspired by a spider to return and fight for Scotland. There is a regular ferry service to the island which you can catch in Ballycastle which is 10 miles from Ardtrabane House. |
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Mussenden Temple
Built in 1785 by Frederick Augustus Harvey, Bishop of Derry as a library on his estate, the inscription around the building reads - "Tis pleasant, safely to behold from shore/ the rolling ship, and hear the tempest roar." The roar of the sea can certainly be heard from this precarious position. |
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Whitepark Bay
Whitepark Bay is a beautiful sweeping bay being one of the most popular beaches in Northern Ireland |
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Glens of Antrim
The nine glens of Antrim are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. An attempt to describe their varied scenery and stunning splendour here could not possibly do them justice. Suffice to say they are well named as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The first of the nine glens start only 8 miles away. |
