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- Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bob Embleton, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Willie Duffin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mervyn Greer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anne Burgess, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eric Jones, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mat Tuck, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- JohnArmagh, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richard Webb, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Michael Dibb, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Cranagh IslandIslet · 1436 ydExplorer Tom Cranagh Island is home to a crannog, an ancient lake dwelling that must be fascinating.
Crannog in Lough Na Cranagh in CrossCrannog in Lough Na Cranagh · 1445 ydExplorer Tom This crannog in Lough Na Cranagh is over a thousand years old! It would have provided real shelter when danger was knocking on the door.
FairheadCliff · 1609 ydExplorer Tom Fairhead is a dramatic cliff, where the land meets the sea in a display of raw, untamed natural power and beauty.
_Co._Antrim_-_geograph.org.uk_-_185091.jpg/250px-Fair_Head_(Ballycastle)_Co._Antrim_-_geograph.org.uk_-_185091.jpg "Photo: Mervyn Greer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Fair HeadViewpoint · 1703 ydExplorer Tom Fair Head near Ballycastle is a stunning viewpoint where the ocean meets the sky, so let's stand at the edge and take it all in.
Lime KilnRural Industry · 1.8 miExplorer Tom This Grade B1 lime kiln in Bighouse dates to the late 1800s, a rustic reminder of County Antrim's rural industrial activities.
Culfeightrin ChurchChurch · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Culfeightrin Church in Ballyvoy has been a Grade B1 landmark since 1820, and I am curious what the congregation talks about on Sundays.
Rue PointHeadland · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Rue Point is home to a lighthouse, standing sentinel near Rathlin Island and guiding ships safely through the northern waters.
Ballycastle BeachBeach / strand · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Ballycastle Beach is a scenic strand next to the golf course, offering gentle waves and open sands for a relaxing day by the sea.
Children of Lir: Sea of MoyleLegend location · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Children of Lir: Sea of Moyle sends those swans out between Ireland and Scotland, as if being turned into birds was not trouble enough. Standing on Ballycastle's shore, I can look across their legendary route and be very glad my own travel plans involve dry shoes.
Bonamargy FriaryArchaeological place · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Bonamargy Friary offers a glimpse into monastic life with its remaining structures, a peaceful spot for imagining old prayers and quiet times.
Ballycastle HarbourVisitor information · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Ballycastle Harbour provides visitor information, with a car park nearby where you can start your coastal adventure safely.
MarconiMemorial · 3.2 miExplorer Tom This Marconi memorial commemorates the radio demonstration to Lloyds of London, proving signals could cross the water.
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