Overview
Ballycastle is a fishing port and beach resort in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, with a population of 5,600. It's close to top attractions like Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Bridge and Dark Hedges, but has many others that escape the hordes.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Hostel dorm from £25 (Whitepark Bay Hostel, March–Oct). B&B doubles £120–200.
Connectivity
4G from EE, Three, Vodafone; 5G from O2.
Events
Ould Lammas Fair: last Monday–Tuesday of August. Armoy Road Races: July.
Money
Carrick-a-Rede Bridge entry: adult £15, child £7.50, free for National Trust members.
Transport
Ferry to Rathlin Island takes 30 min, four times daily. Foot-passenger ferry to Islay (Scotland) runs April–Sept.