The Causeway Coast and Glens is a unique region where nature has perfected a landscape of unsurpassed beauty and man has woven a rich tapestry of history, heritage and myth.
This is a place where rugged coastline merges into still, silent glens and unfolds into lush forest parks. Where beautiful beaches beckon. Where rivers wander through rolling lowlands. Where sleepy villages nestle next to busy shopping towns and all who visit are inspired by the beauty of the landscape and the legacy of the past.
An ideal way to experience the region is to take the Causeway Coastal Route, which is seen as The Essential Irish journey.
The Causeway Coastal Route takes you from the outskirts of Belfast on one of Europe’s most scenic journeys taking in picturesque fishing villages, rugged cliffs, three designated areas of outstanding natural beauty and the UNESCO world heritage site at the Giants Causeway. There are also a number of small circular tours, which take in places including Slemish Mountain, the Lower Bann Valley, Islandmagee and the magnificent Glens of Antrim.
Causeway Coastal Route Map
Must see and do
- Giants Causeway, Bushmills
- Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy
- Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus
- Dunluce Castle, Portrush
- Downhill Estate/Mussenden Temple, Castlerock