Your Giant Guide to Short Breaks in Northern Ireland

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Giant’s Causeway, Causeway Coastal Route

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Glenarm Castle , Causeway Coastal Route

Cushendun Village, Causeway Coastal Route

Carrickfergus Castle Carrickfergus Castle has been guarding Belfast Lough since 1177. It is just as imposing today as it was back then and it is certainly as impressive. This is one of the finest examples of a medieval Norman castle and it is worth investing a little on either the guided or selfguided tours on offer.

Ballygally Castle Hotel Ideally located on the scenic Causeway Coastal Route, Ballygally Castle Hotel, (4*) County Antrim, is only 26 miles from Belfast, close to Larne and looks over the soft, sandy beaches of Ballygally Bay. The castle dates back to 1625 and is unique in that it is the only 17th century building still used as a residence

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in Northern Ireland today. The castle’s 54 bedrooms are full of character and charm.

Antrim Castle and Gardens If you’d like to take a stroll through history, the 400-year-old Antrim Castle and Gardens, famed for the layout of their grounds, is only 15 miles from Belfast, close to the shores of Lough Neagh. This is a stunning place to spend an afternoon or take an early morning walk.

The Glens of Antrim Stretching from the Antrim plateau down to the coast between Larne and Ballycastle, the Nine Glens, or ‘valleys’, offer some of the best hiking trails. The Glens of Antrim are made up

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Carrickfergus Castle, Causeway Coastal Route

of Glenarm, Glencloy, Glenariff, Glenballyeamon, Glencorp, Glenaan, Glendun, Glenshesk, Glentaisie. So get your boots on and let’s get going!

Glenarm Castle Looking for somewhere to unwind? Spend an afternoon visiting the walled garden in Glenarm Castle before indulging in a tasty treat in the cafe. If that isn't enough, stroll around the local artisan shops nestled within the estate. Perfection!

Glenariff Waterfall Glenariff, the Queen of the Glens, is one of the nine glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland. You’ll discover breathtaking trails nearby, taking in the otherworldly Glenariff


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