Jackie's Guidebook
Glenariff Forest Park
The entrance to Glenariff Forest park is just across the road from the Hideaway. With miles of beautiful walks and trails, the park is a must see visit and is the location of the world famous, Glenariff Waterfall walk, with breathtaking waterfalls around each bend of the winding river path which leads you all the way to the bottom of the glen.
Glenariff Forest park boasts miles of beautiful walks with varying degrees of difficulty. The world famous, Waterfall walk starts in Glenariff Forest Park winding its way downhill along the boardwalks through Glenariff Nature Reserve. Walk along the river gorge and past a number of spectacular waterfalls,
Ffinishing at Laragh Lodge restaurant and cafe at the bottom of the waterfall glen. Ferns and several rare species of mosses and liverworts line the walk.
75 locals recommend
Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariffe RoadGlenariff Forest park boasts miles of beautiful walks with varying degrees of difficulty. The world famous, Waterfall walk starts in Glenariff Forest Park winding its way downhill along the boardwalks through Glenariff Nature Reserve. Walk along the river gorge and past a number of spectacular waterfalls,
Ffinishing at Laragh Lodge restaurant and cafe at the bottom of the waterfall glen. Ferns and several rare species of mosses and liverworts line the walk.
Local villages
Waterfoot Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with shallow water, perfect for children. The boardwalk encompasses beautiful wildflower meadows, two play parks, a seasonal café and plenty of picnic opportunities.
8 locals recommend
Waterfoot
Waterfoot Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with shallow water, perfect for children. The boardwalk encompasses beautiful wildflower meadows, two play parks, a seasonal café and plenty of picnic opportunities.
The bustling village of Cushendall, nestled at the foot of the glens has a variety of shops with gifts and crafts, cafes and bars hosting traditional music. There's a number of dining options to choose from, with restaurants offering seafood, Chinese, traditional and takeaway.
23 locals recommend
Cushendall
The bustling village of Cushendall, nestled at the foot of the glens has a variety of shops with gifts and crafts, cafes and bars hosting traditional music. There's a number of dining options to choose from, with restaurants offering seafood, Chinese, traditional and takeaway.
The picturesque village of Cushendun with its beautiful beach and picnic area is a quiet, relaxing place to spend the afternoon. Also the caves were a filming location for 'Game of Thrones'.
22 locals recommend
Cushendun Caves
The picturesque village of Cushendun with its beautiful beach and picnic area is a quiet, relaxing place to spend the afternoon. Also the caves were a filming location for 'Game of Thrones'.
Carnlough is a picturesque village on the North Antrim coast, with a beautiful little harbour, fishing boats and shingle beach. You can sample the locally made, award winning Maud's ice-cream or stop for a coffee in the Londonderry Arms Hotel, which was owned briefly in 1930's by Sir Winston Churchill.
8 locals recommend
Carnlough
Carnlough is a picturesque village on the North Antrim coast, with a beautiful little harbour, fishing boats and shingle beach. You can sample the locally made, award winning Maud's ice-cream or stop for a coffee in the Londonderry Arms Hotel, which was owned briefly in 1930's by Sir Winston Churchill.
Walk along the promenade in Portstewart and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean splash on the rocks beside you! Portstewart is a beautiful bustling town with a glorious National Trust beach stretching all the way to the mouth of the River Bann.
56 locals recommend
Portstewart
Walk along the promenade in Portstewart and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean splash on the rocks beside you! Portstewart is a beautiful bustling town with a glorious National Trust beach stretching all the way to the mouth of the River Bann.
Portballintrae has a beautiful beach, picturesque harbour and coastal walk which takes you all the way to Bushmills and the Giant's Causeway.
30 locals recommend
Portballintrae
Portballintrae has a beautiful beach, picturesque harbour and coastal walk which takes you all the way to Bushmills and the Giant's Causeway.
Beaches
Excellent sandy beach with shallow water, perfect for kids and picnic. Play parks and wildflower boardwalk parallel to beach.
8 locals recommend
Waterfoot
Excellent sandy beach with shallow water, perfect for kids and picnic. Play parks and wildflower boardwalk parallel to beach.
Ballycastle Beach
Carrickmore RdBeautiful long sandy beach, perfect for walking or picnics.
Places to visit
A beautiful drive round the North Coast of Antrim to the picturesque village of Glenarm with its historic castle and beautiful gardens.
36 locals recommend
Glenarm Castle and Walled Garden
2 Castle LaneA beautiful drive round the North Coast of Antrim to the picturesque village of Glenarm with its historic castle and beautiful gardens.
Beautiful ruins and breathtaking scenery. There's a steep climb back to the car park but it's well worth the effort!
29 locals recommend
Kinbane Castle
81 Whitepark RdBeautiful ruins and breathtaking scenery. There's a steep climb back to the car park but it's well worth the effort!
Dunseverick Castle
Fabulous scenery and picnic spots
A quiet, serene bay with outstanding views of Rathlin island and views across the sea to the Mull of Kintyre and the Scottish Isles of Jura and Islay.
37 locals recommend
Murlough Bay
Murlough RoadA quiet, serene bay with outstanding views of Rathlin island and views across the sea to the Mull of Kintyre and the Scottish Isles of Jura and Islay.
Ballintoy Harbour is one of the most beautiful harbours along the North Coast, with a popular cafe for tasty snacks and homemade baking. The harbour featured in the filming of the popular Game of Thrones TV series.
117 locals recommend
Ballintoy Harbour
Ballintoy Harbour is one of the most beautiful harbours along the North Coast, with a popular cafe for tasty snacks and homemade baking. The harbour featured in the filming of the popular Game of Thrones TV series.
An interesting trip to fit in during your tour of the Antrim coast and glens. If you like whisky, there's a free sample available!
160 locals recommend
Old Bushmills Distillery
2 Distillery RdAn interesting trip to fit in during your tour of the Antrim coast and glens. If you like whisky, there's a free sample available!
The Dark Hedges
Bregagh RoadFans of the TV series, Game of Thrones will want to visit here.
Carnfunnock Country Park
Coast RoadA great day out for adults and children alike.
Places to eat
You can walk to Laragh Lodge restaurant and bar from the Hideaway (1.5miles) by taking the route through the waterfalls in the forest park. Its a little longer driving by car (3 miles) but you can still see a waterfall or two from the car park.
8 locals recommend
Laragh Lodge Restaurant
120 Glen RdYou can walk to Laragh Lodge restaurant and bar from the Hideaway (1.5miles) by taking the route through the waterfalls in the forest park. Its a little longer driving by car (3 miles) but you can still see a waterfall or two from the car park.