Glenariff, the Queen of the Glens, is one of the nine Antrim Glens in Northern Ireland.

Glenariff Forest Park covers over 1,000 hectares with planted woodland, lakes, outdoor recreation spaces and conservation areas.

It has picnic and bbq areas as well as a tea house.

The rocky gorges of the river support a wide range of mosses, liverworts and ferns.

Due to the richness and diversity of these plants, part of the Glenariff Glen has been designated as a National Nature Reserve.

The timber walkway (boardwalk) that winds through the glen and alongside the river gorge was first built about 100 years ago and has been carefully reconstructed to provide a spectacular walk.

Glenariff Forest is home to many animals of conservation concern, most notably the red squirrel, hen harrier and Irish hare. There are several walking trails through the forest which give spectacular views and glimpses of wildlife. These include Rainbow Trail (0.6km), Scenic Trail (8.9km), Viewpoint Trail (1km) and Waterfall Walk Trail (3km).

With its striking lighthouses and picturesque backdrop, Rathlin Island lies just off the coast and can be reached via a regular ferry service from lovely Ballycastle.

Once the refuge of Scotland’s Robert the Bruce it is now a haven for wild birds, seals and puffins and it can be yours for a day too. Bird watchers, do not miss.

In 1608, in Bushmills, a legend was born. In that year, King James I granted a very particular licence to this small village, just a few miles inland from Northern Ireland’s rugged north coast.

The licence gave Bushmills the right to distil whiskey. Today, Bushmills is home to the oldest licenced whiskey distillery in the world.

Over 400 years later, they’re still making whiskey in Bushmills.

They’re still using Irish barley - and the unique water from their own stream too.

Four centuries’ worth of craft and experience ensure that these whiskeys are amongst the most celebrated and the most savoured in the world.

Yes, this is how 100% malted barley is triple-distilled to make single malt whiskey. You’ll witness the magic!

Northern Ireland’s most famous attraction, the causeway was formed over 60 million years ago, when molten lava cooled suddenly on contact with water.

It’s an awe-inspiring landscape featuring hexagonal basalt columns and has left behind distinctive stone formations with fanciful names including the camel, wishing chair and the organ.

When you’re there, make sure to head for the world-class Visitor Centre, where you’ll learn all about it.

This 17th century castle sits perched on rocky cliffs overlooking the North Atlantic. During a stormy night in 1639, part of it fell into the sea and it was abandoned.

The magical ruins have inspired many including Winston Churchill and writer CS Lewis.

Dunluce is one of the most picturesque and romantic of Irish Castles. With evidence of settlement from the first millennium, the present castle ruins date mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries. It was inhabited by both the feuding McQuillan and MacDonnell clans. 

Nearby Magheracross Viewing Point and picnic area is an excellent spot to stop and take in the stunning, coastal scenery, often missed when travelling by car along the coast road.

Our Favourite beach in the whole of NI!

The beach is very popular with walkers to and from Portrush along the continuous stretch of sand from East Strand to Whiterocks.

Enjoy the new section cliff path, part of the Ulster Way / Causeway Coast Way, which offers stunning views both east and west.

Whiterocks Beach frequently attains the prestigious Blue Flag Award.

A little off the route, outside Ballymoney, fans of the hit series Game of Thrones® will find the famous Dark Hedges.

Planted by the Stuart family in the 18th century, the trees line the entrance path towards the Georgian mansion Gracehill House. Today it is one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland, and rightfully so.

Strange beauty like this is everywhere along the Causeway Coastal Route.

It’s as if it was all sculpted and laid out in one giant plan. If we are to believe the myths and legends along the way, it was all planned by giants and it’s all waiting for you.