Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland packs in the attractions with a rich cultural heritage, striking scenery and a sweep of stunning coastline
Scenery
Described as the most scenic route in the British Isles, the Antrim Coast Road snakes along through glens, waterfalls and small villages, with the sea on one side and towering cliffs on the other.
These pretty lakes offer excellent watersports, great fishing and sublime scenery.
Giant’s Causeway is quite simply a mind-blowing formation of 15,000-year-old basalt columns. It looks like nowhere else on earth and is a World Heritage Site.
Outstandingly beautiful, the Glens of Antrim are completely unspoiled, with a landscape dominated by a high plateau cut by deep glens that sweep eastward to the sea.
The glorious gardens at Mount Stewart House were only planted in the 1920s, but despite their relative youth they’ve recently been nominated for World Heritage Site status.
Wild, remote and famous for their granite tors and sea views, the Mourne Mountains are amongst Ireland's tallest and visually stunning.
Sample island life at its most wild and beautiful. Rathlin is a unique spot of extraordinary ecological value and social interest.
Located on Ireland's northeast coast, Strangford Lough is an area of splendid natural beauty – the perfect setting for a magical holiday.
Threaded by streams and small roads, the Sperrins are bounded by the towns of Strabane, Dungiven, Magherafelt and Newtownstewart.
Whitepark is a stunning bay on the north coast of County Antrim with dramatic coastal views.