Colliers Hall Barn Self-catering

08/08/2024

03/08/2024

Lovely location if anyone looking last minute accommodation for end of August.

20/07/2024

The Causeway Coastal Route as it reaches the top of Knocksoghey just outside Ballintoy on the way to Ballycastle.

In the mid distance is the 'Rue Point' on Raghery (Rathlin Island) and beyond that the 'Mull of Kintyre', Scotland.

The parking layby you can see is used by many visitors who come to walk at Larry Bane (Carrick a Rede) or walk to Ballintoy harbour via the cliff path. It is an alternative 'free parking' location, in contrast to the extortionate, 'parking only' charge of £10 imposed by the National Trust at Carrick a Rede. If your a member, it is free.

The National Trust also shut the gate at the top of the road in the evening but you can still access the site on foot from here or from the cliff path. It used to be open all the time for public access.

Thank you for your visit

For local self - catering accommodation check out the 'Wee House' and 'Harbour View Cottage', links to both can be found on my main website www.causewaycoastalroute.com 'Stay Local' / Ballintoy.

This is an independent site with no affiliation to any statutory tourism organization, hence I can be honest about places.

18/07/2024

📣 Open as Usual 📣

Despite the road closures due to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series event, our cafe will be OPEN all weekend from 9:30am.

So come joins us in the heart of the event at Ballycastle Seafront and enjoy some delicious food and drinks while taking in the diving.

🚧🚗 Road Closures: Friday 19th and Saturday 20th from 7am- 9pm : North Street, Strandview Road (Lower Section), Bayview Road and Carrickmore Road.

18/07/2024

Nice drone circle shot of the old Culfeightrin Church, with Ballycastle, the Coast, Knocklayde, Glenshesk and Carey included in the Background.This medieval ...

17/07/2024

*ATTENTION*
All passengers travelling with us over the next few days please be aware that there is restrictions on parking and traffic is extremely congested. Please leave enough time before travelling due to this to avoid missing your ferry.

17/07/2024

09/07/2024

In case you were wondering... WE ARE OPEN 😁

We are business as usual this week with trekking available Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Give us a call to get booked in
📞07759320434

40, 70 and 90 minute treks available

09/07/2024

Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services are pleased to announce that Ballycastle Museum will re-open for the 2024 season on 13th July! Pop in on Saturday and enjoy traditional music from 10.30am-11.30am.

The Museum is opened this year thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Ballycastle Museum, who volunteer their time.

See poster for full opening hours - free admission ☺️

Make sure to call in on your next visit and explore the many wonderful objects on show!

For enquiries email [email protected]

24/06/2024

This is 'Magazine Gate', one of the entrances into the old walled city, the walls of Derry are widely quoted as being amongst the finest examples of fortifications in Europe, with a width of approximately 9m they stretch for 1.5 km to encompass the old city.

There were originally four gates, two of which had draw bridges. On the wall overlooking the Bogside, an additional dry ditch was created, along this wall which has great views over the city towards St. Eugene's cathedral, sycamore trees line the walk. It is also where you can find the old church of St Augustine, often referred to as the 'wee church on the walls'.

A large collection of cannons are on display around the walls, restored to their original condition, several go back to the first fortification of the city by Henry Docwra in circa 1601.

A walk around the city walls is a must do experience if you are visiting Derry, a superb experience in my opinion and one I do whenever I visit the city.

Thank you for your visit

More information about the area can be found on my main website: www.causewaycoastalroute.com

19/06/2024

Northern Ireland - 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓛𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓞𝓯 𝓖𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓼

Good morning from Northern Ireland ☀️

📌 Giants Causeway and Bushmills Railway

🦉 The Giants Causeway and Bushmills Railway leaves from just outside Bushmills Village on its 20 minute journey of 2 miles to and from the Giants Causeway, along the track bed of what used to be the Giants Causeway Tram. The diesel locomotive runs 4 times a day between 11am and 2.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Children, in particular, love being on the train.




www.asauk.org
Registered Charity NIC108368

14/06/2024

*𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄*

The card machine at Dunluce Castle is back in operation, the site is now accepting card payments once again.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/heritage-sites/dunluce-castle

10/06/2024

🎉✨ Save The Date - Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle! ✨🎉

Every year, thousands flock to Ballycastle for Ireland's oldest fair, and this year promises to be unforgettable! From 24th-27th August 2024, the streets of Ballycastle will come alive with fun and excitement.

🌟 Fair Highlights:

Naturally North Coast and Glen's Artisan Market: Attendees can browse stalls filled with local fresh produce, quirky handmade crafts, and fine art.

Horse Trading Village: Visitors will experience traditional horse-trading's unique hustle and bustle.

Funfair Rides: Thrill-seekers can enjoy a variety of exciting rides.

Spectacular Fireworks: The fair launches with a stunning fireworks display at the Seafront on Saturday 24th August, complemented by live music and a twilight market.

Live Music Concert: A fantastic concert in The Diamond awaits on Sunday 25th August.

Whether drawn by street trading, traditional music and dancing, or simply the lively atmosphere, Ballycastle offers something for everyone. Mark your calendars and get ready to make lasting memories at the Ould Lammas Fair!

🗓️ Save the Date: 24th-27th August 2024 🗓️

Join the celebration and experience the magic of the Ould Lammas Fair!

17/05/2024

13/05/2024

This is Dungiven Castle which you can get to via the Roe Valley Scenic Route that loops off and on the main Causeway Coastal Route at Limavady.

The site goes back to when the O'Cahan clan owned the land here and is where their castle once stood. The splendid building we see today dates to the1830s when Robert Ogilby expanded and rebuilt the castle in its current style.

The Ogilby family settled locally during the Plantation of Ulster and owned the castle until 1925. It is an impressive looking building when viewed from the surrounding countryside though a little hidden when you drive through the town.

It is hard to believe that when the local council eventually bought the derelict building which was in need of repair, they decided to have it demolished. Fortunately this decision was met with strong public protests which resulted in the building being saved and renovated.

A couple of interesting facts and I am sure there are many more, it was used as a billet for the US Army during World War II.

The Castle Ballroom was added and it became a well known 'Ballrooms of Romance' which you could find all over Ireland in the 50s and 60s, these wonderful venues hosted the show bands and international artists of the time. Unfortunately the Castle Ballroom burnt down in 2001.

Today the castle is home to Gaelcholáiste Dhoire, a primary and secondary level Irish Language College, there is also a nice parkland garden to the front of the building.

Thank you for your visit.

You can find more about the Roe Valley Scenic Route on my main website: www,causewaycoastalroute.com including links to local accommodation.

08/05/2024

Fabulous review for a great place eat in Ballycastle - Anzac restaurant

05/05/2024

𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 - 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲

🏰HED State Care Monuments are amongst the best-known historic landmarks and tourist destinations in Northern Ireland.

Bonamargy Friary was built close to the mouth of the Carey and Shesk rivers by Rory MacQuillan in 1500. The rival MacDonnell clan fought for and claimed the friary from the MacQuillans in 1588.

The cloister, gatehouse, altar and church are well preserved except for the thatch roof which once capped the structure.

There are many interesting features including the east window, a staircase and a sealed burial vault. The coffins of several Earls of Ulster and chieftain, Sorley Boy MacDonnell, lie within.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/heritage-sites/bonamargy-friary

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/historic-places-visit

📍𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞/𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐦, 𝐁𝐓𝟓𝟒 𝟔𝐐𝐏

03/05/2024

Discover Carrick-a-Rede Island in County Antrim via a rope bridge suspended above the Atlantic Ocean that was first erected over 250 years ago.