Outdoors in Northern Ireland

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outdoors in Northern Ireland : the essentials

Cliffs in Bushmills

The Giant´s Causeway

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I went to Belfast for work and from there I went with locals to do some sightseeing in Northern Ireland. The trip was very economi

Gardens in Belfast

Botanic Gardens

These botanical gardens are located in the south of Belfast, just off the prestigious Queen's University. They date from the 19th

Cliffs in Antrim

Causeway Coastal Route

Considered one of the top 5 coastal routes in the world, is undoubtedly the best tourist attraction in Northern Ireland. It's said

Bays in Ballycastle

White Park Bay

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It is between Ballymoney Castle and the Carrick-a-Rede suspension bridge. It has a wide and large sandy beach visible from Portbra

Nature Reserves in Cushendall

Glenariff Forest Park

When travelling between Cushendall and Ballymena, in Northern Ireland, there is a spectacular nature preserve which is ideal for w

Lakes in Antrim

Lough Neagh

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It's not the only lake in Glenveagh National Park, but it's the most important. A trail runs around the lake from the visitor cent

Cliffs in Ballycastle

Larrybane Head

I listed Cabo Larrybane as a good place to go just because people usually miss this place, because everyone goes straight to the p

Viewpoints in Limavady

Magilligan Point

We came with the sole intention of crossing the bay on the ferry, but we were a little sad that we didn't have more time to explor

Islands in Enniskillen

Devenish island

The most touristy site on the island is the ruins of the monastery. It's worth a walk around the island, between green meadows. Y

Gardens in Enniskillen

Fort Hill Park

We could not enjoy this park very much, situated in the middle of the city. When we arrived, it started raining. The most strikin

Gardens in Armagh

Gardens of St. Patrick's Cathedral

A spectacular green area surrounds the cathedral of St Patrick's in Armagh. It is located on a hill, from which you get fabulous v

Viewpoints in Antrim

Antrim Coast

If you have time, I suggest you take the Antrim Coast Road between Derry and Belfast, not forgetting to stop at Giant's Causeway.

Viewpoints in Larne

Garron Point

Lakes in Fermanagh

Lower Lough Erne

Lough Erne is one of the favorite playgrounds of the citizens of Northern Ireland, and no wonder! This lake full of islands (they

Valleys in Newry

Silent Valley, Ireland

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Silent Valley is a haven of peace in the Mourne Mountains of Ireland. It gifts its serenity and quiet to all travelers who cross i

Nature Reserves in Larne

Glenarm

These are scenes from the 18km hike through the Northern Irish Mountains (on the North East coast)from Larne to Glenarm. From ther

Rivers in Belfast

Río Lagan

Nature Reserves in Bellaghy

The Mourne Mountains

Activities in Northern Ireland

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Belfast: The Titanic Experience with SS Nomadic Visit

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starting from

20.71 £

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From Belfast: Giant’s Causeway and Game of Thrones Day Tour

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20.05 £

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From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Fully Guided Day Trip

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20.05 £

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City Sightseeing Belfast 1 or 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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starting from

16.60 £

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From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Tour

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starting from

28.49 £

The most popular destinations

Antrim

Belfast

Ballycastle

Enniskillen

Larne