Northern Ireland

FinnMacCool · Veteran Member

Northern Ireland

North Coast Walking Tours · Newbie

Walk an hour away from the Giant's Causeway towards Dunseverick and sit at Hamilton's seat. One of the best views in Ireland. Or Glenariff Glen's waterfalls. Basically anywhere you travel (slowly) in Northern Ireland, you'll find amazing photo opportunities.

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

You can let the Tourist Board guide you: http://www.ireland.com/en-us/itineraries/northern-ireland/ccr-itinerary/?utm_source=clickdimensions&utm_medium=email&utm_content=itineraries-button_longemailmay16&utm_campaign=2016_warm_email_program&tax_tag=car-touring&_cldee=cmVtcHJpbW9AanVuby5jb20%3d&utm_source=ClickDimensions&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US2016%20Warm%20Email%20Program

OR -- Pick and Choose:

Even if you aren't a fan, view / photograph some of the stunning settings from Game of Thrones: https://www.discovernorthernireland.com/gameofthrones/

Dunluce Castle: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Dunluce-Castle-Medieval-Irish-Castle-on-the-Antrim-Coast-Bushmills-P2819

Visit Bushmills (and the distillery!) and ride the train out to the Giant's Causeway: http://www.ireland.com/what-is-available/getting-around-ireland/by-rail/destinations/northern-ireland/county-antrim/bushmills/all/2-8215/

Cross the rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede. On a clear day, you can see Scotland: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carrick-a-rede

Green Dragon · Guru

My favorite walk (other than the coast, as IC mentioned) is Glenariff Forest.

FinnMacCool · Veteran Member

Thanks for the ideas. Would like to do all if I can. Forgot about Bushmills and I'm a big fan of Game of Thrones. Also of Braveheart. Was that filmed in Ireland or Scotland? Definitely have to hike Glenariff Forest. And cross the rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede as well. I'm in Ireland 11 days total. Should I plan on staying in Northern Ireland 3 days instead of the 2? And any suggestions for an affordable but clean and scenic b&b or hotel (if I must). Anywhere safe I could just park my car for the night to save a little money?

Green Dragon · Guru

Braveheart was mostly Ireland. Trim Castle. If you've seen this week's episode of Game of Thrones, the Kingsmoot was filmed at the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge area. I recognized all the islands in the background. the big island is Rathlin Island. Many other sites I've visited were used for filming. I made a point of seeking them out during my trip (report here if you're interested greendragonartist.com/travel/ireland-2013/ ). I also got to travel to Iceland last summer to see more GoT spots :)

Michele Erdvig · Host

Dark Hedges
Ballintoy Harbor
Dunluce Castle
Mussenden Temple