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Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland packs in the attractions with a rich cultural heritage, striking scenery and a sweep of stunning coastline

Scenery

Antrim Coast Road, County Antrim

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.

Fermanagh Lakes, County Fermanagh

These pretty lakes offer excellent watersports, great fishing and sublime scenery.

Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim

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.

Glens of Antrim, County Antrim

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.

Mount Stewart House, Newtownards, Co Down

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.

Mountains of Mourne, County Down

Wild, remote and famous for their granite tors and sea views, the Mourne Mountains are amongst Ireland's tallest and visually stunning.

Rathlin Island, County Antrim

Sample island life at its most wild and beautiful. Rathlin is a unique spot of extraordinary ecological value and social interest.

Strangford Lough, County Down

Located on Ireland's northeast coast, Strangford Lough is an area of splendid natural beauty – the perfect setting for a magical holiday.

Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone and County Londonderry

Threaded by streams and small roads, the Sperrins are bounded by the towns of Strabane, Dungiven, Magherafelt and Newtownstewart.

Whitepark Bay, County Antrim

Whitepark is a stunning bay on the north coast of County Antrim with dramatic coastal views.

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