The Causeway Coastal Route from Rockhill House

The Causeway Coastal route is a a 120 mile driving route of contour-clinging, cliff-carving coastal beauty.

Traveled either from Belfast as you meander your way along the North Atlantic to Rockhill House Estate from Belfast International Airport or the ports at Belfast or Larne or as you explore beyond Rockhill House Estate during or after your stay in our historic country house, the route will lead on a tour of some of the most famous sights and activities in Northern Ireland. 

Some highlights along the route include:
Derry - the only remaining intact walled city in Ireland and perhaps best known recently as the setting for the award winning TV show 'Derry Girls'.

Old Bushmill's Distillery - the world's oldest licensed distillery and home to the famous Bushmills Irish whiskey since 1608.

Dunluce Castle and the Whiterocks beach - Dunluce Castle is the ruined medievil seat of the Clan MacDonnell but still commands spectacular views, offers opportunites for beautiful photographs and can trace a history of settlement dating back to the first millenium. A short walk away is the beautiful Whiterocks beach, a great place to stretch your legs or even enjoy the surf.

The Giant's Causeway - perhaps one of the most familiar attractions along the route, the Giant's Causeway is more than 60 million years old. Here you can learn about the science of the formation, the epic myth which gives the hexagonal balsalt steps their name and our course, pick up a souvenior of your visit.

Carrick-a-Rede - not for those with a fear of heights, the rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede is a 20 metre rope briges spanning the gap between the mainland and the minute island of Carrickarede and sitting some 30 meters above the wild ways crashing against the rocks below. Those who do brave the walk are rewarded with views to the horizon and the chance to spot many different species of birds.

Torr Head - Torr Head is worth a visit in any weather but if the weather is clear it offers one of the best locations in Northern Ireland from which to see Scotland (roughly 25kms away) and imagine the generations before that have made the crossing between the countries and their shared history.

The Antrim Glens - As you draw closer to Belfast, the 9 valleys of this stretch of the route are worth weaving your way through slowly as there may just be a woodland trail or cafe which catches your eye as you do.

The Goblins - one of many possible coastal walks along the route, the Gobblins features caves, carrys on across bridges and even includes a tunnel with the opportunity to learn about the birdlife and geology on a guided tour and learn more about the area at the visitor centre.

Belfast - the capital city of Northern Ireland is brimming with things to see, do, learn and explore including Titanic Belfast (which traces the history of the RMS Titantic and the ship building history of the city, Crumlin Road Gaol which is filled with the history of darker times in Northern Ireland, and St George's Market which is the last surviving covered Victorian market in the City. Where ever your travels bring you in the buzzing city you are sure to find something to catch your interest.

Learn more about the Causeway Coastal Route and how to make it part of your country house hotel experience at Rockhill House on Northern Ireland Tourisms offical website.

Worth a slight detour from the route are The Dark Hedges (also known to fans of Game of Thrones as the King's road) 

https://discovernorthernireland.com/destinations/causeway-coastal-routeNorthern Ireland Tourism's official website