Jackie's Guidebook

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Jacqueline M
Jackie's Guidebook

Glenariff Forest Park

The entrance to Glenariff Forest park is just across the road from the Hideaway. With miles of beautiful walks and trails, the park is a must see visit and is the location of the world famous, Glenariff Waterfall walk, with breathtaking waterfalls around each bend of the winding river path which leads you all the way to the bottom of the glen.
Glenariff Forest park boasts miles of beautiful walks with varying degrees of difficulty. The world famous, Waterfall walk starts in Glenariff Forest Park winding its way downhill along the boardwalks through Glenariff Nature Reserve. Walk along the river gorge and past a number of spectacular waterfalls, Ffinishing at Laragh Lodge restaurant and cafe at the bottom of the waterfall glen. Ferns and several rare species of mosses and liverworts line the walk.
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Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariffe Road
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Glenariff Forest park boasts miles of beautiful walks with varying degrees of difficulty. The world famous, Waterfall walk starts in Glenariff Forest Park winding its way downhill along the boardwalks through Glenariff Nature Reserve. Walk along the river gorge and past a number of spectacular waterfalls, Ffinishing at Laragh Lodge restaurant and cafe at the bottom of the waterfall glen. Ferns and several rare species of mosses and liverworts line the walk.

Local villages

Waterfoot Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with shallow water, perfect for children. The boardwalk encompasses beautiful wildflower meadows, two play parks, a seasonal café and plenty of picnic opportunities.
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Waterfoot
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Waterfoot Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with shallow water, perfect for children. The boardwalk encompasses beautiful wildflower meadows, two play parks, a seasonal café and plenty of picnic opportunities.
The bustling village of Cushendall, nestled at the foot of the glens has a variety of shops with gifts and crafts, cafes and bars hosting traditional music. There's a number of dining options to choose from, with restaurants offering seafood, Chinese, traditional and takeaway.
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Cushendall
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The bustling village of Cushendall, nestled at the foot of the glens has a variety of shops with gifts and crafts, cafes and bars hosting traditional music. There's a number of dining options to choose from, with restaurants offering seafood, Chinese, traditional and takeaway.
The picturesque village of Cushendun with its beautiful beach and picnic area is a quiet, relaxing place to spend the afternoon. Also the caves were a filming location for 'Game of Thrones'.
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Cushendun Caves
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The picturesque village of Cushendun with its beautiful beach and picnic area is a quiet, relaxing place to spend the afternoon. Also the caves were a filming location for 'Game of Thrones'.
Carnlough is a picturesque village on the North Antrim coast, with a beautiful little harbour, fishing boats and shingle beach. You can sample the locally made, award winning Maud's ice-cream or stop for a coffee in the Londonderry Arms Hotel, which was owned briefly in 1930's by Sir Winston Churchill.
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Carnlough
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Carnlough is a picturesque village on the North Antrim coast, with a beautiful little harbour, fishing boats and shingle beach. You can sample the locally made, award winning Maud's ice-cream or stop for a coffee in the Londonderry Arms Hotel, which was owned briefly in 1930's by Sir Winston Churchill.
Walk along the promenade in Portstewart and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean splash on the rocks beside you! Portstewart is a beautiful bustling town with a glorious National Trust beach stretching all the way to the mouth of the River Bann.
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Portstewart
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Walk along the promenade in Portstewart and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean splash on the rocks beside you! Portstewart is a beautiful bustling town with a glorious National Trust beach stretching all the way to the mouth of the River Bann.
Portballintrae has a beautiful beach, picturesque harbour and coastal walk which takes you all the way to Bushmills and the Giant's Causeway.
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Portballintrae
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Portballintrae has a beautiful beach, picturesque harbour and coastal walk which takes you all the way to Bushmills and the Giant's Causeway.

Beaches

Excellent sandy beach with shallow water, perfect for kids and picnic. Play parks and wildflower boardwalk parallel to beach.
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Waterfoot
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Excellent sandy beach with shallow water, perfect for kids and picnic. Play parks and wildflower boardwalk parallel to beach.
Beautiful long sandy beach, perfect for walking or picnics.
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Ballycastle Beach
Carrickmore Rd
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Beautiful long sandy beach, perfect for walking or picnics.

Places to visit

A beautiful drive round the North Coast of Antrim to the picturesque village of Glenarm with its historic castle and beautiful gardens.
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Glenarm Castle and Walled Garden
2 Castle Lane
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A beautiful drive round the North Coast of Antrim to the picturesque village of Glenarm with its historic castle and beautiful gardens.
Beautiful ruins and breathtaking scenery. There's a steep climb back to the car park but it's well worth the effort!
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Kinbane Castle
81 Whitepark Rd
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Beautiful ruins and breathtaking scenery. There's a steep climb back to the car park but it's well worth the effort!
Fabulous scenery and picnic spots
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Dunseverick Castle
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Fabulous scenery and picnic spots
A quiet, serene bay with outstanding views of Rathlin island and views across the sea to the Mull of Kintyre and the Scottish Isles of Jura and Islay.
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Murlough Bay
Murlough Road
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A quiet, serene bay with outstanding views of Rathlin island and views across the sea to the Mull of Kintyre and the Scottish Isles of Jura and Islay.
Ballintoy Harbour is one of the most beautiful harbours along the North Coast, with a popular cafe for tasty snacks and homemade baking. The harbour featured in the filming of the popular Game of Thrones TV series.
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Ballintoy Harbour
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Ballintoy Harbour is one of the most beautiful harbours along the North Coast, with a popular cafe for tasty snacks and homemade baking. The harbour featured in the filming of the popular Game of Thrones TV series.
An interesting trip to fit in during your tour of the Antrim coast and glens. If you like whisky, there's a free sample available!
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Old Bushmills Distillery
2 Distillery Rd
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An interesting trip to fit in during your tour of the Antrim coast and glens. If you like whisky, there's a free sample available!
Fans of the TV series, Game of Thrones will want to visit here.
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The Dark Hedges
Bregagh Road
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Fans of the TV series, Game of Thrones will want to visit here.
A great day out for adults and children alike.
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Carnfunnock Country Park
Coast Road
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A great day out for adults and children alike.

Places to eat

You can walk to Laragh Lodge restaurant and bar from the Hideaway (1.5miles) by taking the route through the waterfalls in the forest park. Its a little longer driving by car (3 miles) but you can still see a waterfall or two from the car park.
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Laragh Lodge Restaurant
120 Glen Rd
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You can walk to Laragh Lodge restaurant and bar from the Hideaway (1.5miles) by taking the route through the waterfalls in the forest park. Its a little longer driving by car (3 miles) but you can still see a waterfall or two from the car park.