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Ballintoy Harbour

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Ballintoy Harbour is a small and picturesque fishing harbour located along the Antrim Coast. Surrounded by rugged cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean, it is known for its peaceful atmosphere, clear coastal views, and its appearance in film and television productions.

What to See & Do

  • ⚓ Walk around the 🏗️ **historic stone pier** and explore the hidden sea caves 🐚
  • ⚔️ Discover the 🎬 **Game of Thrones filming location** (Lordsport in the Iron Islands) 🛡️
  • 📸 Take photographs of the 🪨 **Elephant Rock** and jagged limestone formations 🎞️
  • 🌊 Relax on the 🏖️ tiny secret beaches tucked between the coastal rocks 🧘

How to Get There

  • 🚗 By Car: Approx. **1.5 hours** from 🏙️ **Belfast**; use the **B15** and turn at Ballintoy Parish Church 🏁
  • 🅿️ Parking: There is a 🚘 **small parking area** at the bottom, but it fills up very quickly ⏳
  • 🚌 By Bus: Take the 🚍 **402 Causeway Rambler** to Ballintoy village, then walk 15 mins down the hill 🚶
  • 🚆 By Train: Travel to 🚉 **Coleraine**, then take the 🚍 **170** bus to the village stop 🚌

Travel Tips

  • ⚠️ **Slippery Rocks:** The white limestone and seaweed-covered rocks are 👟 **extremely slippery** when wet 🌊
  • 🌊 **Check Tides:** Some of the best 🐚 **hidden coves** to the left of the harbor are only accessible at low tide 🦀
  • 🌅 **Early Arrival:** During ☀️ **summer weekends**, the narrow access road can become congested; arrive before 10 AM 🕙
  • 🛡️ **Nearby:** It is located just 📍 **5 minutes** from **Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge** 🌉

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕤 09:30 AM – Arrive at ⚓ **Ballintoy Harbour** and find a parking spot 🏁
  • 🕙 10:00 AM – Walk west along the 🪨 **coastal rocks** to find the “hidden” beach and caves 🚶
  • 🕚 11:30 AM – Photography session at the 🎬 **GoT plaque** and the rock stacks 📸
  • 🕐 01:00 PM – Enjoy a 🥪 picnic or head to 🏖️ **White Park Bay** for a long beach walk 🌊

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Accessible year-round

Entry Fee:

Free public access

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or late afternoon

Location

📌Ballintoy Harbour, Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

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