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  1. Exterior of Galgorm Castle
    George from Glenburn Tours, in period costume outside Galgorm Castle
    Tour guide in period costume speaking to group of 3 people outside ruined church at Galgorm Castle.
    Exterior of Galgorm Castle
    George from Glenburn Tours, in period costume outside Galgorm Castle
    Tour guide in period costume speaking to group of 3 people outside ruined church at Galgorm Castle.

    Ballymena

    Address

    Galgorm Castle Estate, Galgorm Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7703 602767

    Type

    Type:

    Historical Tours

    Explore over 400 years of history at Galgorm Castle & Grounds in Ballymena with Glenburn Tours. Discover Jacobean architecture, ancient ruins, and the estate’s rich past - all in just one hour.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'

    Ballymena

    Address

    20 Brigadie Avenue, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7ER

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7392 597078

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Join Alastair Donaghy’s immersive Ballymena walking tours—rich in history, storytelling, and local insight. Discover themed trails, bespoke experiences, and vibrant heritage with a passionate, knowledgeable native guide. Bespoke group tours and…

  3. Glenarm to Larne Walk

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Featuring expansive panoramas and challenging climbs, this route

  4. Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Car Park, The Cloney, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AB

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A short walk through the streets of Glenarm village.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  5. Room set up for Dobbins dining experiece as part of Dobbins Dander and Dine with seats and long tables in front of a large fireplace.
    Interpretation panels on wall relating to Dobbins history in Carrickfergus
    Logo showing tower shape with words Carrick's Hidden Tower House - Dobbins Inn
    Room set up for Dobbins dining experiece as part of Dobbins Dander and Dine with seats and long tables in front of a large fireplace.
    Interpretation panels on wall relating to Dobbins history in Carrickfergus
    Logo showing tower shape with words Carrick's Hidden Tower House - Dobbins Inn

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Dobbins Inn Hotel, 6-8 High Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 1905

    Price

    Price £42.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Discover the history of Carrickfergus through a walking tour & medieval inspired dining experience in Carrick's Hidden Tower House, Dobbins Inn.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2026
    From:
    25 Sept 2026

    Price

    Price £42.00 Activity
  6. Carrick-a-rede
    Carrick-a-rede
    Giant's Causeway
    Field
    Celtic Cross
    Dunluce Castle
    Glens
    Night walk
    Stained Glass Window
    Game of Thrones
    Carrick-a-rede
    Carrick-a-rede
    Giant's Causeway
    Field
    Celtic Cross
    Dunluce Castle
    Glens
    Night walk
    Stained Glass Window
    Game of Thrones

    Larne

    Address

    Rose Cottage, 58a Mulloughsandal Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2LY

    Telephone

    07900621943

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    We are a private, family run business, offering tours along the Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens. All our tours are tailored to suit your needs, and provide good value for money. Our Tour Guides are all so they can guide you to places of interest.

  7. Whitehead promenade with coloured houses and old outdoor swimming pool
    Coloured houses on Whitehead Promenade
    Whitehead promenade with coloured houses and old outdoor swimming pool
    Coloured houses on Whitehead Promenade

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Visitor Information Centre, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8222

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Whitehead is a Victorian seaside town five miles north of Carrickfergus with commanding views across the mouth of Belfast Lough and the Irish Sea.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  8. Walkers looking over cliff top at Sallagh Braes

    Ballygally

    Address

    Linford Car Park, Feystown Road, Ballygally, County Antrim, BT40 2LZ

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A stunning short walk across exposed hillside, leading to and along the edge of the dramatic Sallagh Braes basalt cliffs. The Sallagh Braes is a prominent basalt scarp with a spectacular ballast amphitheatre located 3 miles west of Ballygally, close…

  9. Map showing access while Carnfunnock Country Park is under redevelopment during 2025 & 2026.
    Lime kiln within Carnfunnock Country Park
    Icehouse within Carnfunnock Country Park
    Map showing access while Carnfunnock Country Park is under redevelopment during 2025 & 2026.
    Lime kiln within Carnfunnock Country Park
    Icehouse within Carnfunnock Country Park

    Larne

    Address

    Carnfunnock Country Park, Coast Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2LH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2471

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Get your steps up as you explore the paths in the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country Park.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  10. Ballymena Walking Tour
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    Ballymena Walking Tour

    Ballymena

    Address

    Harmony Hub, Broadway, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7392 597078

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Join Alastair Donaghy on a guided tour of Ballymena's history, from medieval origins to 1798 rebellion, exploring key locations and architectural heritage, revealing the town's fascinating evolution.

  11. Houses by the square in Gracehill
    Exterior of Galgorm Castle
    Houses by the square in Gracehill
    Exterior of Galgorm Castle

    Galgorm

    Address

    Commencing Creative Garden Centre, 200 Galgorm Road, Galgorm, County Antrim, BT42 1HL

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Discover the scenic Castle Walk, a relaxing, easy route from Galgorm Castle to the charming UNESCO village of Gracehill. Enjoy riverside views, woodland paths and local heritage, with great food stops and accessible trails - perfect for a peaceful…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  12. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Meet outside Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77622 26777

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Explore Carrickfergus’ eerie past on a 2.5-hour walking tour featuring ghost stories, true crime, and the Islandmagee Witch Trial—complete with castle entry, theatrical guide, and spooky storytelling.

    Dates

  13. Whitehead

    Address

    Slaughterford Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9TG

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A delightful short walk through recently planted woodland

  14. Ballygally

    Address

    12 Drumnagreagh Road, Cairncastle, Ballygally, County Antrim, BT40 2RP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7773 731001

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Join Antrim Glens native and trained tour guide Robert Stewart, on a relaxing hike around the hills of the Antrim Glens. Expect fantastic historical insight, local stories and great craic whilst you hike and enjoy the great outdoors.

  15. Carnlough

    Address

    Straidkilly Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9045 4094

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Mainly a hazel woodland walk, with areas of grassy clearings full of meadow flowers, best seen in spring when woodland flower species are in bloom.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  16. Islandmagee

    Address

    Brown's Bay Beach, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3RU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 7787

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    This is a path that goes over a variety of uneven terrain including a grassy field and a rocky coastline which is steep in places. Dogs should be kept on a lead.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  17. Islandmagee

    Address

    Portmuck Harbour, 68 Portmuck Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TP

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  18. Belfast

    Address

    Various Locations, Donegall Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7511 177 718

    Type

    Type:

    Food Tour

    See and experience all that Northern Ireland has to offer with a local Blue Badge Tour Guide from Townland Tours. Wide range of personalised tours available including Belfast, Causeway Coastal route, Randalstown and Gracehill, near Ballymena.

    Dates

  19. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BY

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A charming wooded glen and recently planted woodland

  20. Black metal Buttermilk Bridge Riverside Path sign with writing in yellow and image of a bridge with cow and milk maid crossing
    Braid River in Broughshane with two swans
    Braid River in Broughshane in autumn
    Black metal Buttermilk Bridge Riverside Path sign with writing in yellow and image of a bridge with cow and milk maid crossing
    Braid River in Broughshane with two swans
    Braid River in Broughshane in autumn

    Brougshane

    Address

    Houston's Mill Car Park, 5 Guide Street, Brougshane, County Antrim, BT42 4JU

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Broughshane is known as the "Garden Village of Ulster" thanks to its floral displays. Over 75,000 flowers are planted annually winning the village many national and international awards. Suitable for wheel chair users.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
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