How to find us?
We are located two minutes from the main Causeway Coastal Route (A2) which is signposted and runs between Londonderry and Carrickfergus. This is the designated tourist route along the North Coast of Northern Ireland.
Once you arrive at Bushmills / Giants Causeway or Ballycastle / Ballintoy / Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge you are within a couple of miles of our accommodation which is located mid way between these two attractions.
At Whitepark Bay, virtually opposite the road to the Whitepark Bay car park and Hostel, you will see a road to the right (coming from the direction of the Giants Causeway) or left (coming from the direction of the rope bridge). This is the Moycraig Road and we are situated 2km along this road on the left hand side.
From Belfast: Take the M2 towards Ballymena, then the A26 to Ballymoney. Follow signs for Portrush and take the B62. After 6 miles turn off right signposted Bushmills onto the B17.
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From Dublin: Take the N1 North to Dundalk, then The A1 North to M1 to Belfast. (See from Belfast)
From Londonderry: Take the A2 towards Limavady, then follow the A37 onto the A29 to Coleraine. Follow signs for Bushmills at ring roads.
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Local Area & Attractions
The Giants Causeway
This Landmark boasts some of the most beautiful scenery that you are likely to come across anywhere in the world. Renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, it is the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. Resulting from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago, this is the focal point of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has attracted visitors for centuries.
Bushmills Distillery
The "Old Bushmills" Distillery is the world's Oldest Licensed Whiskey Distillery and is the last working Distillery still open to the public in Ireland. Founded in 1608 the whiskey is produced, matured, and bottled on-site with visitors being able to observe the craft and skills of making Irish whiskey. It is world famous for its quality and is another attraction that should be experienced when in the area.
Carrick-a-rede rope bridge
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope suspension bridge near, Ballintoy. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny Carrick Island. The site is owned and maintained by the National Trust, spans twenty metres, and is thirty metres above the rocks below. Traditionally fishermen erected the bridge to the island to check their salmon nets, but today the bridge is mainly a tourist attraction, with over 200,000 visitors each year.
Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle is sited dramatically on the edge of a basalt outcropping along the North Antrim coast between Portballintrae and Portrush. Surrounded by jaw dropping coastal scenery, this medieval castle stands where an early Irish fort was once built and where its history can be traced back to early Christians and Vikings. The castle has a visitor centre, shop, and daily guided tours.
North Antrim Coast Beaches
From the base of the Antrim Glens at Cushendall and all along the world famous North Antrim and Causeway Coast you will find golden sands and pebbled shores to rival any stretch of coastline in the world. Long "Strands" at Ballycastle, Whitepark Bay, Portrush and Portstewart offer relaxing walks, and small rocky coves in Ballintoy and Portballintrae give you secluded and tranquil stretches to explore. Many of the beaches have been awarded the international Blue Flag for high levels of environmental protection and water quality.
For more detailed local information please visit the North Antrim website.
