Guidebook for Ballycastle

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Guidebook for Ballycastle

Essentials

closest convenience store to house
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SPAR Foodstore
15 North St
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closest convenience store to house

Food Scene

Breakfast and Lunch. Good vegetarian options
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Thyme & Co Cafe
5 Quay Rd
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Breakfast 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.
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The Bay Cafe
26 Bayview Rd
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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.
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.
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Morton's
9 Bayview Rd
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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.
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.
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Central Wine Bar
Ann Street
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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.
Bakery and Breakfast/Lunch bistro. Sourdough bread, pastries and deliscious Vegetarian/Vegan food prepared daily. Breakfast through lunch only
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Ursa Minor
45 Ann St
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Bakery and Breakfast/Lunch bistro. Sourdough bread, pastries and deliscious Vegetarian/Vegan food prepared daily. Breakfast through lunch only
Excellent food highly recommend
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ANZAC BAR, RESTAURANT & OFF SALES
5 Market St
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Excellent food highly recommend
The Promenade Cafe
7 North Street
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Marine Hotel Ballycastle
1-3 North St
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Sightseeing

5 miles away. Beautiful Coastal walk to rope bridge to fisherman's island. Cafe nearby for beverages and light lunch.
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National Trust Carrick-a-Rede
119a Whitepark Rd
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5 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.
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Gíganturinn
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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.
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Ballintoy Harbour
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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.
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The Dark Hedges
Bregagh Road
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6 miles away. a.k.a "Kings Road" in Game of Thrones. A tunnel of beech trees lines this famous road near Ballycastle.
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Dunluce-höll
87 Dunluce Rd
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Kinbane Castle
81 Whitepark Rd
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Bonamargy Friary
43 Cushendall Rd
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Parks & Nature

15 miles away. Waterfalls and beautiful trails 10miles inland from village of Waterfoot. Cafe on site.
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Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariffe Road
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15 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
Nice hikes through the forest close to town
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!
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Fair Head
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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.
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Murlough Bay
Murlough Road
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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.
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.
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Ballycastle Beach
Carrickmore Rd
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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.
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Torr Head
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Cushendun Beach
4 Maud Cottages

Entertainment & Activities

Coastal 18 hole Golf Course with spectacular views. Membership available but open to public.
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Ballycastle Golf Club
2 Cushendall Rd
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Coastal 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 St
Gym. 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 Street
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.
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Ballycastle Golf Club
2 Cushendall Rd
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Ballycastle Tennis Club
Mary Street

Arts & 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.
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Kinbane Castle
81 Whitepark Rd
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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.
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.
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Dunluce-höll
87 Dunluce Rd
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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.

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).