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Dunluce Castle

Walking Route

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State Care Monument Dunluce Castle is situated on the Antrim Coast, 5km E of Portrush and 3.5 km W of Bushmills The roofless ruins are breathtaking especially at dusk, or in the sunshine with the white chalk cliffs of Portrush close by. It was the former home of the clan McDonnell.

Distance:

0.5 miles

Start Point:

C904414

Finish Point:

C907414

Point of interest:

Dunluce Castle, EHS managed Visitor Centre

Nearest town:

Bushmills

OS map:

Sheet 4

Terrain:

Tarmac paths and steep steps

Route:

Walk from the car park to the castle. The path to the sea cave down steep steps is closed at time of writiing (Oct 07).

Facilities:

Car park, toilets, interpretation room and shop. Interpretation and guides on site.

Accessible toilet facilities:

Yes

Accessible terrain:

Tarmac paths

Publication:

None

Getting to the start by public transport:

Bus from Portrush to Bushmills on A2. Stop on main road adjacent to Castle

The nearest Tourist Information Centre is:

Portrush Tourist Information Centre