Think you've seen Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge? Walked across it even? Well, you've not seen it until you've seen it from below and swum under it! And with Abhainn Cruises Boat Tours operating out of Ballycastle Harbour, you can do just that! Leaving Ballycastle, the tour will let you get up close to the Mermaid’s Tears Waterfall, the Mermaid’s Seaweed Bath, the Smuggler’s Cave and Kinbane Castle. Then it's on to Carrick-a-Rede where, unlike the foot tourists above, there is no queue or 1.4 mile walk. If it is calm you can swim under the rope bridge - personal buoyancy aids are provided for adults and children. Check out https://abhainncruises.com/ for full details.Think you've seen Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge? Walked across it even? Well, you've not seen it until you've seen it from below and swum under it! And with Abhainn Cruises Boat Tours operating out of Ballycastle Harbour, you can do just that! Leaving Ballycastle, the tour will let you get up close to the Mermaid’s Tears Waterfall, the Mermaid’s Seaweed Bath, the Smuggler’s Cave and Kinbane Castle. Then it's on to Carrick-a-Rede where, unlike the foot tourists above, there is no queue or 1.4 mile walk. If it is calm you can swim under the rope bridge - personal buoyancy aids are provided for adults and children. Check out https://abhainncruises.com/ for full details.
Think you've seen Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge? Walked across it even? Well, you've not seen it until you've seen it from below and swum under it! And with Abhainn Cruises Boat Tours operating out of Ballycastle Harbour, you can do just that! Leaving Ballycastle, the tour will let you get up close to the Mermaid’s Tears Waterfall, the Mermaid’s Seaweed Bath, the Smuggler’s Cave and Kinbane Castle. Then it's on to Carrick-a-Rede where, unlike the foot tourists above, there is no queue or 1.4 mile walk. If it is calm you can swim under the rope bridge - personal buoyancy aids are provided for adults and children. Check out https://abhainncruises.com/ for full details.

10 places to take a friend who has never been to the Causeway Coast and Glens area

Mention the words ‘Causeway Coast’ to anyone and chances are they will automatically think of the Giant’s Causeway, the Glens of Antrim or Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Apr 2024, 15:46 BST
Updated 25th Apr 2024, 15:56 BST

These are MUST SEE destinations for anyone visiting for the first time – and rightly so! – but we thought we would take a look at some other things to do in the area.

Some landmarks that may be off the beaten track, some pubs that offer that little bit more, some quirky spots for a bite of lunch, some spectacular views.

The Causeway Coast council area stretches from the Glens of Antrim in the east right across to Dungiven in the west. Why not visit the highest pub in Ireland while you are visiting the Dungiven area? Established in 1858, the Ponderosa is a site where history echoes and beauty flourishes and it is situated on the Glenshane Pass which offers some fantastic views of the Sperrin region. Other pubs may claim the title of the highest in Ireland but we are happy to believe this one.

9. HIGHEST PUB

The Causeway Coast council area stretches from the Glens of Antrim in the east right across to Dungiven in the west. Why not visit the highest pub in Ireland while you are visiting the Dungiven area? Established in 1858, the Ponderosa is a site where history echoes and beauty flourishes and it is situated on the Glenshane Pass which offers some fantastic views of the Sperrin region. Other pubs may claim the title of the highest in Ireland but we are happy to believe this one. Photo: PONDEROSA

This spot has it ALL - scenery, history and a bit of scandal! Gortmore is a stunning viewpoint on the Bishop's Road, on the Binevenagh Loop which is part of the Causeway Coastal Route. With breathtaking views of the sands of Magilligan, Donegal and the islands of Islay and Jura off the west coast of Scotland, it's a must-see visit for that alone. But it is also the site for a magnificent statue of the ancient Celtic sea god Manannan MacLir who stands with arms outstretched to the sea. Manannán Mac Lir was the legendary sea-god of the Tuatha Dé Danann and is said to have been the first ruler of the Isle of Man. An inspired spot for a super sculpture...but there's more! The statue disappeared in 2015 and those who made off with the sea god left a wooden cross with the words 'You shall have no other gods before me' in its place. The statue was found damaged a month later 300m from where it had originally stood. Manannan has remained at his site, unharmed, ever since.

10. SEA GOD STATUE

This spot has it ALL - scenery, history and a bit of scandal! Gortmore is a stunning viewpoint on the Bishop's Road, on the Binevenagh Loop which is part of the Causeway Coastal Route. With breathtaking views of the sands of Magilligan, Donegal and the islands of Islay and Jura off the west coast of Scotland, it's a must-see visit for that alone. But it is also the site for a magnificent statue of the ancient Celtic sea god Manannan MacLir who stands with arms outstretched to the sea. Manannán Mac Lir was the legendary sea-god of the Tuatha Dé Danann and is said to have been the first ruler of the Isle of Man. An inspired spot for a super sculpture...but there's more! The statue disappeared in 2015 and those who made off with the sea god left a wooden cross with the words 'You shall have no other gods before me' in its place. The statue was found damaged a month later 300m from where it had originally stood. Manannan has remained at his site, unharmed, ever since. Photo: Causeway Coast and Glens Council

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