Itinerary for a trip to Northern Ireland
A trip to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is an ideal and undemanding destination for all travelers who do not look for extreme heat during their travels. The country is diverse in terms of activities and interesting places to visit. The colors of your camera will not be enough for you, on bright emerald pastures, azure skies reflected on the sea surface, and when the sun comes out after the shower, there is no shortage of rainbows.
Day 1 The capital
Belfast
The first day after arrival, most likely to Belfast as the capital with an international airport, I recommend using the location and walking around the city.
A tour of Belfast
City tour and what to see
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and, as part of the United Kingdom, does not deny its English culture. Although it is the capital, with its size, you can do with your own feet on a tour. continue reading
Day 2
Belfast area
Belfast is not a big city, so I think one day is enough to explore it. Nevertheless, there is plenty to discover in its surroundings, so one more day of sleeping in Belfast is definitely worth it. The advantage is an extra night to soak up the local pub culture in countless bars.
Points of interest in the surroundings of Belfast
Tips on what to visit
If you have passed the center of Belfast and you still have some extra day to visit around the capital of Northern Ireland? So it is definitely worth looking at the attractions in its vicinity. In the article you will find some places that are worth visiting and are easily accessible by public transport. continue reading
Day 3 of the Morne Mountains
Mountains and trek
After two days in the city and its surroundings, you can drive to unwind in the nature to the one hour distant Morne mountains, where there are countless routes for treks and ascents.
Trip to the Morne mountains
Mountainous area in the southeast
If you miss the mountains in the relatively flat landscape of Ireland, the Morne Mountains are less than an hour south of Belfast. Here you can do several activities from classic hiking tours to rock climbing / bouldering to downhill mountain biking for the harder. Although the mountains are only about 850 m high, you can really enjoy the whole climb from the coast, where the mountains are located. The view from the peaks on the coast and the wide Irish Sea undoubtedly has its charm. continue reading
4. the Causaway coustal route
Highlight Northern Ireland
After 3 days on the island, you will be quite accustomed to local customs and the vagaries of the weather that you can dare to the biggest attraction, because of which tourists and lovers of the Game of Thrones series come here. On the way north, it pays to take a short drive to Dark Hedges. The Causaway coustal route runs along the north coast and offers many stops that you should not miss. We will start at its eastern end and move west towards Londonderry.
The Dark Hedges
Place from the series The Game of the Throne
Alley filled with more than 30 tall 2-cent-old trees lined the way that the serial actors of the Games of the Throne walked. The site has its magic spell for every season. continue reading
Fair Head
The highest cliff on the North Coast
Near the town of Ballycastle on the northern coast of Northern Ireland is a 150-meter tall cliff with an adjacent natural area popular for light hiking. The walk goes directly along the edge of the cliff, where the daredevils can glance freely. For those even tougher, this popular climbing area. continue reading
Walk to the islet of Carrick-a-Rede
Road to the famous rope bridge
Just outside the village of Ballintoy lies the beautiful Larrybane Bay with the famous Carrick-a-Rede cable-stayed bridge. It has made life easier for fishermen for many centuries in their salmon fishing. Today you can take a beautiful walk here and enjoy the local amazing coastline continue reading
Ballintoy Harbor
Iron islands of the series Game of Thrones
The picturesque little harbor is on the way between the Giant's Causeway and the Rope Bridge on the northern coast of Northern Ireland. The harbor is often a sought-after place for lovers of the Throne Game series, as this place has attracted the face of the Iron Islands. The harbor is cozy place for a short stop. continue reading
Day 5 of the Causaway coustal route
From the giant sidewalk further west
Because the whole road is 190 km long, it is not possible to drive it in one day and still enjoy all the attractions, viewpoints and ruins along the way. I recommend dividing the trip along the north coast into 2 to 3 days, depending on the speed of viewing.
Giant's causeway
The greatest natural wonder of Northern Ireland
Giant's Causeway, volcanic organ that lead to the sea. It is the largest natural and tourist attraction in Northern Ireland. In addition, there are beautiful cliffs and beaches, making it the perfect place for several hours of hiking. continue reading
Old Bushmills Distillery
Legendary producer of Irish whiskey
If you want to know how to make true three-times distilled Irish whiskey, you can visit, for example, the famous Old Bushmills distillery, still partly in the original historic building. continue reading
Ruins of Dunluce Castle
A mighty castle on the cliff
Dunluce Castle is built on a massive cliff and is accessible only by the bridge, making it virtually impractical. It is one of the popular tourists stops on the stunning northern coast of Northern Ireland. continue reading
Magilligan Point
Beautiful beach with cliffs
Only a short distance from the city of Londonderry is a beautiful piece of coastline with endless beaches, high cliffs and the mythical structure of the Mussenden Temple continue reading
Portrush - East Strand beach
Ideal beach for long walks
The East Strand Beach is located in the north of Northern Ireland, along the picturesque harbor town of Portrush, on the popular Causeway coastal route. The beach is 4 km long and runs from Portrush to White Rocks, which are high white rocks contrasting above blue ocean (North Atlantic). Due to the low water temperature (summer 15 ° C), the beach is more suitable for walks or horseback riding. continue reading
Day 6 Western Causaway coustal route
Circuit over the cliff, view point and beach
The last final part of the Causaway coustal route is recommended to drive over the Binevenagh cliff, the lookout and the beach at Castlerock.
Binevenagh, Gortmore, Castlerock
Cliff, view, beach
On your way along the north coast of Northern Ireland, you will come across an area that is definitely worth a stop. In the Limavady region, you will find the high cliffs of Binevenagh towering over the pastures, offering sea views along with endless beaches. The area is therefore ideal for a 1-day trip, where you can comfortably see everything and enjoy the views to the full. continue reading
Day 7 selection from several parks and settlements
Mount Stewart, Castlewallen forest park, Castle Ward
You can spend the last day of a week-long visit to Northern Ireland relaxing in one of the parks with interesting residences.
Historic mansions and adjacent parks
Castle Ward, Mt. Stewart, Castlewellan, Hillsborough
The ideal places to spend a day in nature and at the same time learn something about the history of the estate are the local historic mansions with adjacent parks. Northern Ireland has many such estates in its territory, but only some are open to the public. In a single visit, you can see the interiors of the mansion, or if you only need a view from the outside, but you can also stretch your legs on several of the pedestrian circuits through which the surrounding parks are interwoven. There is also no shortage of picnic places. continue reading
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