Guidebook for Ballycastle
Essentials
SPAR Foodstore
15 North Stclosest convenience store to house
Food Scene
Thyme & Co Cafe
5 Quay RdBreakfast and Lunch. Good vegetarian options
So convenient; literally at the entrance to the property. Excellent views of marina and beach from friendly cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and snacks. reasonable prices.
6 locals recommend
The Bay Cafe
26 Bayview RdSo convenient; literally at the entrance to the property. Excellent views of marina and beach from friendly cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and snacks. reasonable prices.
Take Away Fish and Chip Shop. Morton Family are fishermen who catch the fish. Also serve burgers (Beef and Chicken), sausages etc. Excellent fish and chips.
21 locals recommend
Morton's
9 Bayview RdTake Away Fish and Chip Shop. Morton Family are fishermen who catch the fish. Also serve burgers (Beef and Chicken), sausages etc. Excellent fish and chips.
Dinner and Lunch. Good Restaurant and wine Bar (upstairs) and traditional bar with food and fireplace downstairs. Delicious traditional and modern food presented beautifully. A treat for all the senses.
33 locals recommend
Central Wine Bar
Ann StreetDinner and Lunch. Good Restaurant and wine Bar (upstairs) and traditional bar with food and fireplace downstairs. Delicious traditional and modern food presented beautifully. A treat for all the senses.
Bakery and Breakfast/Lunch bistro. Sourdough bread, pastries and deliscious Vegetarian/Vegan food prepared daily. Breakfast through lunch only
24 locals recommend
Ursa Minor
45 Ann StBakery and Breakfast/Lunch bistro. Sourdough bread, pastries and deliscious Vegetarian/Vegan food prepared daily. Breakfast through lunch only
ANZAC BAR, RESTAURANT & OFF SALES
5 Market StExcellent food highly recommend
The Promenade Cafe
7 North StreetMarine Hotel Ballycastle
1-3 North StSightseeing
5 miles away. Beautiful Coastal walk to rope bridge to fisherman's island. Cafe nearby for beverages and light lunch.
85 locals recommend
National Trust Carrick-a-Rede
119a Whitepark Rd5 miles away. Beautiful Coastal walk to rope bridge to fisherman's island. Cafe nearby for beverages and light lunch.
11 miles away. Geological Wonder of hexagonal basalt rock formed in columns. Seeped in the folklore of the Giant Finn McCool and his Rival Giant in Scotland. Beautiful cliff walks that can be as long or as short as you wish along the Ulster Way. Brunch at the nearby causeway hotel is a treat.
531 locals recommend
Giant's Causeway
11 miles away. Geological Wonder of hexagonal basalt rock formed in columns. Seeped in the folklore of the Giant Finn McCool and his Rival Giant in Scotland. Beautiful cliff walks that can be as long or as short as you wish along the Ulster Way. Brunch at the nearby causeway hotel is a treat.
6 miles away. Beautiful harbor made famous by Game of Thrones (GOT) (Iron Islands harbour scenes). hidden beach near the harbor also features in several GOT scenes. Walk to the harbour downhill from the rope bridge car park (steep hill on walk back to rope bridge) . Or walk from the harbour along a lovely easy path north, along the coast to white park bay. Cafe in the harbor or the Red Door is near the main road by the beautiful white church where the harbor road meets the main road.
117 locals recommend
Ballintoy Harbour
6 miles away. Beautiful harbor made famous by Game of Thrones (GOT) (Iron Islands harbour scenes). hidden beach near the harbor also features in several GOT scenes. Walk to the harbour downhill from the rope bridge car park (steep hill on walk back to rope bridge) . Or walk from the harbour along a lovely easy path north, along the coast to white park bay. Cafe in the harbor or the Red Door is near the main road by the beautiful white church where the harbor road meets the main road.
6 miles away. a.k.a "Kings Road" in Game of Thrones. A tunnel of beech trees lines this famous road near Ballycastle.
200 locals recommend
The Dark Hedges
Bregagh Road6 miles away. a.k.a "Kings Road" in Game of Thrones. A tunnel of beech trees lines this famous road near Ballycastle.
Dunluce Castle
87 Dunluce RdKinbane Castle
81 Whitepark RdBonamargy Friary
43 Cushendall RdParks & Nature
15 miles away. Waterfalls and beautiful trails 10miles inland from village of Waterfoot. Cafe on site.
75 locals recommend
Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariffe Road15 miles away. Waterfalls and beautiful trails 10miles inland from village of Waterfoot. Cafe on site.
12 miles away. Trails over heathland on the Ulster Way with stunning views of the coast
Slieveanorra Forest
12 miles away. Trails over heathland on the Ulster Way with stunning views of the coast
Ballycastle Forest
Nice hikes through the forest close to town
4 miles away. Hike out to Fairhead cliff edge from the designated (free) carpark. Stunning views to Scotland on a clear day. And scary when you realize those white spots below the cliff are sheep not pebbles!
31 locals recommend
Fair Head
4 miles away. Hike out to Fairhead cliff edge from the designated (free) carpark. Stunning views to Scotland on a clear day. And scary when you realize those white spots below the cliff are sheep not pebbles!
6 miles away. Beautiful secluded Bay on south side of Fairhead with small beach. Also features in many Game of Thrones scenes. Also made famous by Roger Casement's last letter from Gaol before being executed in Dublin during 1916 rising. You can also walk to Fairhead from the top car park, follow trail markers. Also home of a local craft brewery: Lizzie's Ale and Fairhead Gold a few of the most popular.
37 locals recommend
Murlough Bay
Murlough Road6 miles away. Beautiful secluded Bay on south side of Fairhead with small beach. Also features in many Game of Thrones scenes. Also made famous by Roger Casement's last letter from Gaol before being executed in Dublin during 1916 rising. You can also walk to Fairhead from the top car park, follow trail markers. Also home of a local craft brewery: Lizzie's Ale and Fairhead Gold a few of the most popular.
On the doorstep. Beautiful Beach walk along to Pans Rocks at the end of the beach. Walk along the sand or the grass path by the golf course or the road. You can join the road at the end of the beach and continue along the quiet coastal road to "Marconi's Cottage" From where it is said inventor Marconi sent early radio messages to Rathlin Island. On coastal rocks see the Eider duck in early summer and oyster catchers (Oiks) year round and even schools of Dolphins in late summer.
22 locals recommend
Ballycastle Beach
Carrickmore RdOn the doorstep. Beautiful Beach walk along to Pans Rocks at the end of the beach. Walk along the sand or the grass path by the golf course or the road. You can join the road at the end of the beach and continue along the quiet coastal road to "Marconi's Cottage" From where it is said inventor Marconi sent early radio messages to Rathlin Island. On coastal rocks see the Eider duck in early summer and oyster catchers (Oiks) year round and even schools of Dolphins in late summer.
Torr Head
Cushendun Beach
4 Maud CottagesEntertainment & Activities
Coastal 18 hole Golf Course with spectacular views. Membership available but open to public.
15 locals recommend
Ballycastle Golf Club
2 Cushendall RdCoastal 18 hole Golf Course with spectacular views. Membership available but open to public.
Gym. Yoga, Spin and other classes offerred periodically. Gym open on a per-use fee.
Sheskburn House Recreation Centre
7 Mary StGym. Yoga, Spin and other classes offerred periodically. Gym open on a per-use fee.
Very close to house by tennis courts. Lawn bowling welcomes visitors. For 3 pounds ($5) per person you can enjoy/try lawn bowling: Balls and equipment are available included in the fee. flat shoes required.
Ballycastle Tennis Club
Mary StreetVery close to house by tennis courts. Lawn bowling welcomes visitors. For 3 pounds ($5) per person you can enjoy/try lawn bowling: Balls and equipment are available included in the fee. flat shoes required.
Ballycastle Golf Club
2 Cushendall RdBallycastle Tennis Club
Mary StreetArts & Culture
Old Ruins of a Castle and salmon Fishermans home. Lots of steps down to the castle but worth it for the coastal views from the castle.
29 locals recommend
Kinbane Castle
81 Whitepark RdOld Ruins of a Castle and salmon Fishermans home. Lots of steps down to the castle but worth it for the coastal views from the castle.
Substantial Castle of the House of McDonnell (cost to enter). Don't forget to see the area below the castle (free) where there is a smugglers cave featured in Game of Thrones and Music Videos. Cozy cafe outside the gate has an open fire.
141 locals recommend
Dunluce Castle
87 Dunluce RdSubstantial Castle of the House of McDonnell (cost to enter). Don't forget to see the area below the castle (free) where there is a smugglers cave featured in Game of Thrones and Music Videos. Cozy cafe outside the gate has an open fire.
Getting Around
Buses to causeway sights runs in summer time only.
Buses are to Belfast (via coast or via Ballymena), and Coleraine. The closest bus stop is the Marine Hotel bus stop, it is a 2-3 minute walk from the house.
The nearest train stops are Ballymoney (approx. 25 pounds for taxi to Ballycastle from train) and Coleraine (bus to Ballycastle or approx. 30 pounds for a taxi).
MTA
Buses to causeway sights runs in summer time only.
Buses are to Belfast (via coast or via Ballymena), and Coleraine. The closest bus stop is the Marine Hotel bus stop, it is a 2-3 minute walk from the house.
The nearest train stops are Ballymoney (approx. 25 pounds for taxi to Ballycastle from train) and Coleraine (bus to Ballycastle or approx. 30 pounds for a taxi).