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Our scenery is famous around the world... in every corner of our wonderful region you’ll find views that will lift your spirits and live in your heart for ever.

Irish rhetoric? Perhaps, but we’re passionate about our wonderful land and seascapes and we know you will be too.

There are stunning and justifiably celebrated scenic locations dotted all around Causeway Coast and Glens: places you will almost certainly want to see and experience and we’ve helped you identify those along the Causeway Coastal Route. However, for every one of those postcard classics, there are hundreds of lesser known yet fabulously impressive scenes; in every townland; in every glen, valley and village; on every shore and from every cliff top you will see magnificent views. Come see for yourself and choose your favourite.

Scenic Attractions

 

Roe Valley Country Park

Limavady
The park boasts Ulster's first domestic hydro-electric power station (opened 1896). The Northern section of the park is open from the visitor centre to the Radisson Hotel. All forest areas are open - dogs to be kept on a lead.
 

Portstewart Strand and Barmouth

Portstewart
The magnificent Strand at Portstewart conjures up images of lazy summer days, picnics, sandcastles and long walks. The two miles of yellow sand is one of Northern Ireland’s finest and most popular Blue Flag beaches, filled with families in summer.
 

Ballypatrick Forest

Ballypatrick, Ballycastle
Five-mile drive through peatland forest with many fine views of Rathlin Island and Ballycastle. A variety of picnic sites, a short walk and toilets on site.
 

Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne

Castlerock, Coleraine
Click here to take the 3D Virtual Tour Frederick Hervey, Bishop of Derry, had an appetite for drama and chose a wild coastal headland for a mansion and temple. The mansion is in ruins but the landscape park remains.
 

Carnfunnock Country Park

Ballygally, Larne
Beautiful woodland walks and coastal views. Ideal for families with mini golf & outdoor playgrounds just some of the facilities on offer. Special features are a maze in the shape of Northern Ireland, a walled garden and a time garden with sundials.
 

Altarichard Forest

Armoy, Ballymoney
There are two way-marked hill walks at Altarichard on the scenic route between Magherahoney and Cushendall.
 

Garvagh Forest

Garvagh, Coleraine
Covering 200 hectares, Garvagh forest is situated on the Western outskirts of Garvagh, with trees from over 80 years onl to those only planted at the turn of the century.
 

Glenariff Forest Park

Glenariffe, Ballymena
Glenariff, the "Queen of the Glens", hosts the spectacular Glenariff Forest Park. The unique Waterfall Walkway, a popular tourist attraction since it opened 80 years ago,has been significantly upgraded along its 3 mile length which passes through ...
 

Riverside Park

Ballymoney
A pleasant urban linear walk in the heart of Ballymoney Town in which to enjoy a variety of riverside walks.
 

Benvarden Garden

Dervock, Ballymoney
This historic estate has been in existence since the 1630's, making it one of the oldest in Northern Ireland. It has been in the ownership of the Montgomery family since 1798 and most of the landscaping and planting, although with alterations to ...
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