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  1. A couple of hikers sitting on a gate admiring the view of Slemish in the background
    Slemish Mountain is about 1,500 feet above sea level and is located close to Broughshane in County Antrim. It is the legendary home of Saint Patrick and is actually the central core of an extinct volcano. Hike to the top and enjoy fantastic views!
    1. This award winning beach is located in Ballygally, 10km north of Larne town on the beautiful Causeway Coastal Route and is perfect for a short walk to blow the cobwebs away or to build sand castles with the kids or to even enjoy a quick swim!
      1. Path through the forest with green trees and loads of bluebells
        Portglenone Forest continues a history of tree cover on this site established since records began. As such, the 26 hectare main area contains extensive colonies of ancient woodland flower species.
      2. Couple enjoying a pint of Guinness in Mattie's Bar
        This is one of the region's oldest traditional pubs. Call in after a day of adventure and enjoy fresh home cooked food complimented with the finest selection of beers, wines and spirits.
        Get Outdoors in Mid & East Antrim

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        Gortin Quarry Walk
        LocationCarnlough

        A gentle walk uphill

        Walkers looking over cliff top at Sallagh Braes
        LocationBallygally

        A stunning short walk across exposed hillside, leading to and along the edge of the dramatic…

        Slemish Mountain Hike
        LocationBroughshane

        Steep rocky track

        Whitehead promenade with coloured houses and old outdoor swimming pool
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Whitehead is a Victorian seaside town five miles north of Carrickfergus with commanding views…

        open seas sailing
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Depart Carrickfergus & enjoy sailing a modern, luxury yacht; be as active or leisurely as you want.…

        image of 3  paddleboarders kneeling on boards in water in front of Carrickfergus Castle.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Learn stand up paddle boarding in the picturesque old harbour at Carrickfergus Castle, on the main…

        Group of friends trying out paddle boarding in the open water with Blackhead Lighthouse in background
        LocationIslandmagee

        Experience Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) on the beautiful coastline of Islandmagee and Whitehead.…

        Thieves & Steel Day Tour
        LocationLarne

        As you travel, our storytellers will delight you with tales of fairies, giants and local folklore.…

        Carrick-a-rede
        LocationLarne

        We are a private, family run business, offering tours along the Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens.…

        Causeway Fisher Fishing Trips
        LocationCarnlough

        Hop aboard the Causeway Fisher and enjoy a 3 hour fishing trip out of Carnlough or Glenarm (subject…

        Walks at Carnfunnock Country Park
        LocationLarne

        A whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country…

        Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
        LocationWhitehead

        A short and delightful circular walk from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead, around the…

        Skernaghan Point Walk
        LocationIslandmagee

        This is a path that goes over a variety of uneven terrain including a grassy field and a rocky…

        Layde Walk
        LocationGlenarm

        A short walk through the streets of Glenarm village.

        Signpost at Carnfunnock Country Park
        LocationLarne

        One of a whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock…

        Straidkilly Walk
        LocationCarnlough

        Mainly a hazel woodland walk, with areas of grassy clearings full of meadow flowers, best seen in…

        Ballymena Walking Tour
        LocationBallymena

        Join Alastair Donaghy on a guided tour of Ballymena's history, from medieval origins to 1798…

        Medieval wall mural in Carrickfergus, with stocks beside it.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Carrickfergus with over 1000 years of history under its belt, has lots of secrets to reveal. Enjoy…

        Exclusive NI Tours
        LocationBroughshane

        We provide luxury XJ Jaguars and Range Rovers for bespoke tours throughout Northern Ireland or…

        View of the maze at Carnfunnock
        LocationLarne

        One of a whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock…

        Buttermilk Bridge Walk
        LocationBrougshane

        Broughshane is known as the "Garden Village of Ulster" thanks to its floral displays. Over 75,000…

        Dive Master
        LocationAntrim

        Whether it be your first time or you haven't been diving for a few years, we can help. We offer…

        Oakfield Glen and Bashfordsland Wood Walk
        LocationCarrickfergus

        A charming wooded glen and recently planted woodland

        Ramble with Robert
        LocationBallygally

        Join Antrim Glens native and trained tour guide Robert Stewart, on a relaxing hike around the hills…

        Make A Night Of It

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        Carnfunnock Camping and Caravan Park
        LocationLarne

        Carnfunnock Touring Caravan Park and Camp Site are nestled within the rural surroundings of…

        The Howe
        LocationBallymena

        B&B house situated on a small farm in a peaceful scenic setting with views of Slemish mountain and…

        Curran Caravan Park
        LocationLarne

        Caravan park situated close to Larne Town Centre and Ferry Terminal.

        King Bed with garden and sea views.
        LocationBallygally

        Set in a tranquil, picturesque setting on the Causeway Coastal Route, BallyCairn Studio is the…

        Oranmore Guest House
        LocationBallymena

        Oranmore Guesthouse is located on the tree lined Galgorm Road with excellent parking and beautiful…

        Walter's Place
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Walter's Place is comfortable and luxurious. It's the perfect place to stay and unwind when…

        Front View of Cottage
        LocationBallymena

        Located in peaceful sheep farming countryside just outside the award winning village of Broughshane…

        The Keep B&B
        LocationCarrickfergus

        The Keep Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located in Carrickfergus and on the Coastal Route. It is…

        Outside view of the pink cottage
        LocationWhitehead

        The boutique upstairs suite of The Pink Cottage is tranquil and cosy with a traditional vintage…

        Burnside
        LocationBallymena

        Sitting on the edge of a working farm beside Slemish Mountain and close to Broughshane (3.5kms) the…

        Whitehead Holiday Cottage
        LocationWhitehead

        The property is situated on an elevated, private semi-rural site between Whitehead and…

        North Irish Lodge - Brennan's Barn
        LocationLarne

        Sleeps 5 adults. Ideally located along the Causeway Coastal Route and perfect for exploring the…

        View of BallyCairn House from front garden. Situated on an elevated, picturesque location overlooking the Irish Sea with backdrop views of the Antrim
        LocationLarne

        BallyCairn House is a luxury B & B on the Causeway Coastal Route, only 35 minutes by car from…

        Gortnagory Carnlough
        LocationBallymena

        A fantastic recently renovated property located just on the edge of Carnlough village within a…

        Ned's Brae View in the Glens of Antrim
        LocationCarnlough

        4 Bedroom country house sleeps 8, that boasts spectacular views, a 5 minute walk to the beach.…

        Gobbins Cliff
        LocationLarne

        Gobbins Cliff is a Bread & Breakfast (“Airbnb” style) located on the famous Antrim Coast, offering…

        Vitality Pool at Galgorm
        LocationBallymena

        Galgorm is one Ireland's premier Resorts, set in 450 acres of lush parkland near Northern Ireland’s…

        Sergeants House
        LocationWhitehead

        The Sergeants House built in 1901 in a conservation area in Whitehead.

        The Lookout
        LocationBallymena

        The Lookout is situated in the beautiful and tranquil village of Glenarm, nestled at the foot of…

        Altahammond Farm - Bed & Breakfast
        LocationWhitehead

        Altahammond House, located on the Causeway Coastal Route, occupies an elevated, south-facing…

        Kings Parlour
        LocationCarrickfergus

        With wonderful walks along the coast. We have everything you need to enjoy a relaxing break. Our…

        North Irish Lodge - Leahy's Loft
        LocationLarne

        Sleeps 4 adults. The luxurious cottages are ideal for special family occasions. Set in a perfect…

        Ballygally Halfway House Hotel
        LocationLarne

        Family run hotel looking over the North Channel towards Scotland. The hotel was originally a coach…

        Ahoy 3
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Ahoy 3 is a first floor lovely apartment located in a large Victorian period property and has been…

        Enjoy our finest Food & Drink

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        The Smoking Monkey Cocktail & Sports Bar
        LocationBallymena

        Ballymena's newest cocktail and sports bar, The Smoking Monkey, is a space like no other in the…

        Exterior of Aroma Coffee Shop with wooden door entrance and external signs
        LocationLarne

        Discover Aroma Coffee House on Larne Main Street, offering expertly crafted beverages and delicious…

        The Front Page Bar
        LocationBallymena

        A “traditional-meets-modern” award winning and innovative pub in the centre of Ballymena, which…

        Josh Macs restaurant exterior with sign, large windows and door entrance,
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Josh Mac’s in Carrickfergus boasts diverse menus featuring flame-grilled burgers, slow-roasted…

        The Dancing Goat Cafe
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Located in the grounds of Kilcreggan Urban Farm, The Dancing Goat Café is a not-for-profit Social…

        The Marine Bar
        LocationWhitehead

        A hidden cosy pub, located near the Whitehead promenade and train station on the Causeway Coastal…

        Pink and white exterior of Barbara Ann's Cafe & Bakery
        LocationLarne

        Barbara Ann's Cafe and Home Bakery in Larne invites you to savour homemade delights from scones to…

        The Glencloy Inn
        LocationCarnlough

        Historic family owned, traditional Irish bar and restaurant located in the picturesque village of…

        Hillstown Farm Shop & Cafe
        LocationRandalstown

        The Kitchen @ Hillstown Farm Shop, located between Randalstown and Ahoghll sells locally produced,…

        The Blackstone Bar
        LocationBallymena

        The Blackstone Bar is located in Hill Street just off the main shopping area of Ballymena, boasts a…

        Exterior of Creed Coffee House in Carrickfergus with banners in windows displaying food options
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Experience the finest drinks and delectable treats at Creed Coffee Carrickfergus. From freshly…

        The Crosskeys Inn
        LocationToome

        The Crosskeys Inn c.1654 is the oldest thatched pub in Ireland and one of Ireland's most famous…

        Grey exterior building of ETC Carrickfergus with entrance door and full windows plus outside seating area showing silver tables and chairs plus fake h
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Espresso at ETC in Carrickfergus is the ultimate destination for coffee, gifts, and culinary…

        Purple and grey exterior of Chekkers Wine Bar
        LocationLarne

        Experience the perfect blend of warmth, flavour, and entertainment at Chekkers Wine Bar in Larne.…

        Seating area within Quarter House Coffee - white tables with wooden seats and green painted walls
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Discover Quarter House Coffee Shop within the Courtyard Complex in Carrickfergus! Indulge in our…

        Chocoa Couture Chocolate House and Bistro
        LocationBallymena

        Northern Ireland's first premium chocolate and dessert boutique bistro, located in Ballymena…

        Beer garden and outside eating area of Flax restaurant in Broughshane
        LocationBroughshane

        Indulge in FLAX Steakhouse at Raceview Mill, Broughshane, where culinary excellence meets relaxed…

        Middletown Coffee Co.
        LocationBallymena

        'A must visit location when on a Northern Ireland Coffee Tour’ - Middletown is more than quality…

        Dining area within Curran Court Hotel restaurant with a purple and pink decor.
        LocationLarne

        For over four decades, The Restaurant at Curran Court Hotel has been a cherished culinary haven in…

        Stone cottage with people dining outside at picnic tables.
        LocationGlarryford

        The Creamery Can, is located in Glarryford, en-route from Ballymena to the Causeway and is a quaint…

        Exterior of the Whistle Stop cafe building painted grey and black with large signage
        LocationWhitehead

        Embark on a culinary journey at The Whistle Stop Cafe, close to Whitehead Railway Station on the…

        Origin Nightclub
        LocationBallymena

        This nightclub is the centrepiece of Ballymena’s weekend nightlife.

        Exterior of Billy Andys
        LocationLarne

        Our 19th Century Pub/Restaurant has open log and peat fires which creates a lovely warm and relaxed…

        Nobel Café
        LocationBallymena

        Nobel is an award winning contemporary café located on Church Street in the heart of Ballymena.…

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        Experience adventures

        1. A shot of Slemish in the background, a stream in the foreground and the starry sky.

          If you love adding to your Instagram feed during trips and holidays, you’ll be delighted with the number of instagrammable locations to be found in Mid & East Antrim.

        2. Discover the hidden gems of the Causeway Coastal Route
          Explore the many hidden gems of The Causeway Coastal Route in Mid & East Antrim. From Carrickfergus Castle to The Gobbins Cliff Path in Islandmagee, you'll find some of the most iconic scenery in Northern Ireland with experiences to be enjoyed at every turn.
        3. Activities You Can't Miss
          When you visit a destination, there are some activities you just have to do, these are the things you can't return home without having tried! Here, you'll find just these types of activities on the Causeway Coastal Route, from walking along the hand-carved steps on a one-of-a-kind coastal path to an 800 year old castle overlooking the sea.
        4. Make A Day Of it
          Mid & East Antrim has some of the most well known and loved attractions in Northern Ireland, from The Gobbins Cliff Path to Slemish Mountain, Carrickfergus Castle to Gleno Waterfall. But dotted all over the region, in every town and village and in between, we have a world of hidden gems and unforgettable experiences just waiting to be discovered... You know why you're here, let us show you why you should stay and make a day of it!
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