Can anybody suggest places to visit on a 4 day trip to North Ireland.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32200 posts
LB, Belfast would be a good spot to start, but you might also consider the area around Portrush, as you could visit the Bushmill's Distllery, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway and other sites. You might find London/Derry interesting also?
Cheers!
Posted by
wichita, kansas
484 posts
The Ulster American Folk Park a few miles north of Omagh is worth trip and there is also a national forest park nearby but can't remember the name of it.
Posted by
wichita, kansas
484 posts
It's Gortin Glen Forest Park. You definitely will not find many other tourists here.
Posted by
Atlanta
3250 posts
I second Ken's suggestions--I especially enjoyed staying in Portrush and visiting Giant's Causeway, Bushmills Distillery and the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. Belfast is interesting as well--consider seeing a play at the Opera House. Possibly 1 night in Belfast and 3 in Portrush.
Posted by
Sheboygan, Wisc., USA
934 posts
If you are driving the Antrium coast drive from Portrush along the coast to Belfast is very nice.
Posted by
wichita, kansas
484 posts
A nice side trip along the Antrim coast is the small village of Portbraden. It has Ireland's smallest church which is about 12'x6'. The village is set in a niche at the base of sheer cliffs and looks out on White Park Bay. It is in the area between the rope bridge and the Giants Causeway. Most definitely worthwhile.