Guidebook for Ballycastle
Food Scene
Everything is cooked/baked fresh. Thyme & Co have award winning wheaten bread. Ursa Minor have delightful pastries (my personal pick is the frionds) You can also get some lovely sour dough bread here and it is only a few doors away
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Ursa Minor
45 Ann StEverything is cooked/baked fresh. Thyme & Co have award winning wheaten bread. Ursa Minor have delightful pastries (my personal pick is the frionds) You can also get some lovely sour dough bread here and it is only a few doors away
O'Connors Bar station
Ann StreetGood for seafood and traditional music.
The Salthouse Booking required – One of the most eco friendly hotels in Ireland. Superb views (you can see Scotland on a clear day) Lunches, dinners or just tea and scones. The hotel also has a spa. 1.5 miles from Puffins Perch, about a 3-5 minute drive. Head to seafront, turn right at the roundabout (past tennis courts). Take the first right – Dunamallaght Road. Keep going up the hill till you reach the hotel
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The Salthouse Hotel
39 Dunamallaght RdThe Salthouse Booking required – One of the most eco friendly hotels in Ireland. Superb views (you can see Scotland on a clear day) Lunches, dinners or just tea and scones. The hotel also has a spa. 1.5 miles from Puffins Perch, about a 3-5 minute drive. Head to seafront, turn right at the roundabout (past tennis courts). Take the first right – Dunamallaght Road. Keep going up the hill till you reach the hotel
110 yards from Puffins Perch, food served throughout the day and evening
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Central Wine Bar
Ann Street110 yards from Puffins Perch, food served throughout the day and evening
Thyme & Co – 176 yards from Puffins Perch, turn right on leaving front door, pass Ursa Minor and continue almost to the park. Open during the day and sometimes in the evenings at weekend. Award winning wheaten bread.
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Thyme & Co Cafe
5 Quay RdThyme & Co – 176 yards from Puffins Perch, turn right on leaving front door, pass Ursa Minor and continue almost to the park. Open during the day and sometimes in the evenings at weekend. Award winning wheaten bread.
Anzac Bar Booking required – Off license, bar and restaurant 352 yards from Puffins Perch, turn left on leaving apartment, walk to the Diamond area and turn right between Ballycastle Homecare and the pink pub. The location is on the left (just beyond the bus stop)
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ANZAC BAR, RESTAURANT & OFF SALES
5 Market StAnzac Bar Booking required – Off license, bar and restaurant 352 yards from Puffins Perch, turn left on leaving apartment, walk to the Diamond area and turn right between Ballycastle Homecare and the pink pub. The location is on the left (just beyond the bus stop)
The Golden Chip is just beyond the Diamond area on the left, recently awarded recognition for their chips by Belfast Live
Golden Chip
67-69 Castle StreetThe Golden Chip is just beyond the Diamond area on the left, recently awarded recognition for their chips by Belfast Live
Mortons Chips at the harbour, 0.6 of a mile from Puffins Perch, also award winning with lots of seafood eg prawns, scampi and squid
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Morton's
9 Bayview RdMortons Chips at the harbour, 0.6 of a mile from Puffins Perch, also award winning with lots of seafood eg prawns, scampi and squid
Sightseeing
The north Antrim coastline is renowned for its scenic beauty and the Giant's Causeway, 14 miles from Puffins Perch, is its unique jewel in the crown, known to the Irish as the 8th Wonder of the world
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Giant's Causeway
The north Antrim coastline is renowned for its scenic beauty and the Giant's Causeway, 14 miles from Puffins Perch, is its unique jewel in the crown, known to the Irish as the 8th Wonder of the world
The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below. The bridge is mainly a tourist attraction and is owned and maintained by the National Trust
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Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below. The bridge is mainly a tourist attraction and is owned and maintained by the National Trust
The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees along Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The trees form an atmospheric tunnel that has been used as a location in HBO's popular television series Game of Thrones, which has resulted in the avenue becoming a popular tourist attraction
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De mörka häckarna
Bregagh RoadThe Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees along Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The trees form an atmospheric tunnel that has been used as a location in HBO's popular television series Game of Thrones, which has resulted in the avenue becoming a popular tourist attraction
This is 6.7 miles from Puffins Perch
Ballintoy Harbour, meaning ‘Town of the North’, is built with limestone blocks in a roughly triangular shape at the edge of Ballintoy town. No matter the weather, the crowd of small boats and surrounding rocks make for a fantastic photo of the Northern Irish coast, which extends to Ballycastle on one side and Whitepark Bay on the other
The village was used for the fictional town of Lordsport in the Isle of Pyke during the second season of HBO's medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones
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Ballintoy Harbour
This is 6.7 miles from Puffins Perch
Ballintoy Harbour, meaning ‘Town of the North’, is built with limestone blocks in a roughly triangular shape at the edge of Ballintoy town. No matter the weather, the crowd of small boats and surrounding rocks make for a fantastic photo of the Northern Irish coast, which extends to Ballycastle on one side and Whitepark Bay on the other
The village was used for the fictional town of Lordsport in the Isle of Pyke during the second season of HBO's medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones
The ferry to Rathlin Island, which leaves from Ballycastle harbour, about 1/2 a mile from Puffins Perch, travels just six miles across the Sea of Moyle. This island is six miles long, one mile wide, "L" shaped and home to a slowly increasing population of around 140 people.
A short walk from the harbour is the Boathouse Visitor Centre(Seasonal) where visitors can discover some of the exciting history, learn about present day island life and see some artefacts from shipwrecks around the island. Enjoy many of the walks the Island has to offer including along the shore to Mill Bay where you may see some of the resident seals basking or at play. Cycle hire is another way to enjoy the island or take a bus trip.
From April to July is puffin season so don't miss the opportunity to see them along with lots of other sea birds. The re-furbished seabird centre is open to the public from 29 May with the added bonus of being able to explore a real working lighthouse which is now part of the Great Lighthouses of Ireland tour.
Many tales of myth and mystery surround Rathlin; perhaps the most famous tells of Robert the Bruce. In 1306, the Scottish King took refuge on Rathlin where he watched a spider persevering again and again to bridge a gap with its web. Eventually it succeeded. Taking heart from the spider's efforts, he returned to Scotland and eventually regained his crown.
The island has a range of accommodation to suit different needs, a pub, restaurant, community shop and gift shop, offering Rathlin produced crafts. ‘Breakwater Studio’ features the work of local artist Yvonne Braithwaite, Islander Kelp, Rathlin Pony Trekking, Northcoast Nature Photography Workshops.
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Rathlin Island
The ferry to Rathlin Island, which leaves from Ballycastle harbour, about 1/2 a mile from Puffins Perch, travels just six miles across the Sea of Moyle. This island is six miles long, one mile wide, "L" shaped and home to a slowly increasing population of around 140 people.
A short walk from the harbour is the Boathouse Visitor Centre(Seasonal) where visitors can discover some of the exciting history, learn about present day island life and see some artefacts from shipwrecks around the island. Enjoy many of the walks the Island has to offer including along the shore to Mill Bay where you may see some of the resident seals basking or at play. Cycle hire is another way to enjoy the island or take a bus trip.
From April to July is puffin season so don't miss the opportunity to see them along with lots of other sea birds. The re-furbished seabird centre is open to the public from 29 May with the added bonus of being able to explore a real working lighthouse which is now part of the Great Lighthouses of Ireland tour.
Many tales of myth and mystery surround Rathlin; perhaps the most famous tells of Robert the Bruce. In 1306, the Scottish King took refuge on Rathlin where he watched a spider persevering again and again to bridge a gap with its web. Eventually it succeeded. Taking heart from the spider's efforts, he returned to Scotland and eventually regained his crown.
The island has a range of accommodation to suit different needs, a pub, restaurant, community shop and gift shop, offering Rathlin produced crafts. ‘Breakwater Studio’ features the work of local artist Yvonne Braithwaite, Islander Kelp, Rathlin Pony Trekking, Northcoast Nature Photography Workshops.
Glenariff Forest Park, 21 miles from Puffins Perch, is open to the public and caters for many outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and touring. It has picnic and barbeque 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).
Special events can be arranged by permit. Guided walks for school groups may be booked, depending on availability of forest guides by contacting Forest Service at Garvagh Forest Office, booking hours Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:00 only.
There are no shops within easy walking distance of Glenariff but for visitors with access to a vehicle, the villages of Waterfoot and Cargan are just a few miles away on either side of the forest park. Both villages have food stores, restaurants and bars.
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Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariffe RoadGlenariff Forest Park, 21 miles from Puffins Perch, is open to the public and caters for many outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and touring. It has picnic and barbeque 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).
Special events can be arranged by permit. Guided walks for school groups may be booked, depending on availability of forest guides by contacting Forest Service at Garvagh Forest Office, booking hours Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:00 only.
There are no shops within easy walking distance of Glenariff but for visitors with access to a vehicle, the villages of Waterfoot and Cargan are just a few miles away on either side of the forest park. Both villages have food stores, restaurants and bars.
You can drive the Causeway Coastal Route which is very picturesque, or if you’re looking for unique day trip, look no further than The Gobbins Cliff Path Walk. Some of our guests would plan to do this either on the way to Ballycastle or on the route home.
It first opened way back in 1902 and it was originally aimed at Edwardian thrill-seekers that wanted to experience a chunk of Ireland’s most dramatic coastline up close.
1. Location
You’ll find The Gobbins Visitor Centre in Islandmagee on the Causeway Coastal Route. It’s 48 miles from Puffins Perch
2. Opening hours
The Gobbins Walk is open from 08:30 to 17:00 daily (make sure to book in advance and arrive 15 minutes before your tour). You’ll find parking at the Visitor Centre.
3. Admission / ticket prices check online for up to date details
4. Decent fitness needed
The Gobbins Walk is a long hard slog and moderate fitness and good mobility levels are needed. The path stretches for 3 miles/5km and is the equivalent of going up and down 50 flights of stairs.
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The Gobbins Cliff path
66 Middle RoadYou can drive the Causeway Coastal Route which is very picturesque, or if you’re looking for unique day trip, look no further than The Gobbins Cliff Path Walk. Some of our guests would plan to do this either on the way to Ballycastle or on the route home.
It first opened way back in 1902 and it was originally aimed at Edwardian thrill-seekers that wanted to experience a chunk of Ireland’s most dramatic coastline up close.
1. Location
You’ll find The Gobbins Visitor Centre in Islandmagee on the Causeway Coastal Route. It’s 48 miles from Puffins Perch
2. Opening hours
The Gobbins Walk is open from 08:30 to 17:00 daily (make sure to book in advance and arrive 15 minutes before your tour). You’ll find parking at the Visitor Centre.
3. Admission / ticket prices check online for up to date details
4. Decent fitness needed
The Gobbins Walk is a long hard slog and moderate fitness and good mobility levels are needed. The path stretches for 3 miles/5km and is the equivalent of going up and down 50 flights of stairs.
Ballycastle Aquaholics Sea Tours
Here on the North Coast of Ireland we are surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty and what better way to see them than from the sea with experienced local skippers. Departing from Ballycastle, experience the Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland, Rathlin Ireland, or the Scottish Islands of Islay and Jura.
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Aquaholics
14 Portmore RdBallycastle Aquaholics Sea Tours
Here on the North Coast of Ireland we are surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty and what better way to see them than from the sea with experienced local skippers. Departing from Ballycastle, experience the Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland, Rathlin Ireland, or the Scottish Islands of Islay and Jura.