Ballycastle Marina

Marina information

Ballycastle has the most northerly coastal marina in Ireland and was opened in 1999.The marina has 74 berths in the shelter of the inner harbour which comprises three pontoons.The harbour is accessible at all stages of the tide and the approach is past the ferry berth for Rathlin Island. Outside the harbour, the seas are liable to sudden swells and exposed to onshore winds

Visit Ballycastle

The first Earl of Antrim built a castle in 1565 (today there is no trace).This castle is where the town derives its name, 'baile' the Irish for town or village and 'caisleain' for castle, which stood alongside the church in the Diamond, close to where Castle Street joins Ann Road.The town had a busy industrial legacy during the 18th century. However like the castle, there remains very little today.
As a seaside town, Ballycastle is a popular resort famed for its historic and lively 'Lammas Fair' which is held in late August. Ballycastle's seafront along the Quay Road boasts a variety of restaurants, shops and bars and all within close walking distance of the marina.Also nearby are swimming pools, tennis courts and golf clubs for easy convenience.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

NITB Centre, Sheskburn Hse, 7 Mary St Tel: (028) 2076 2024
www.moyle-council.org
Giant's Causeway TIC, 44 Causeway Rd, Bushmills Tel: (028) 20731855
www.causewaycoastandglens.com

Activity and Leisure

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy Tel: (028) 20731582
Causeway Quest.Com: audio visually enhanced tours Tel: (028) 20730364
Giant's Causeway, Bushmills: An UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visitor Centre Tel: (028) 20731855
National Trust Tel: (028) 20731582

Walking:
Visit Kinbane Castle, 3 miles north on the Ballintoy road. The castle built in 1546 is picturesquely
set on the promontory with spectacular views of Rathlin Island.
Another walk is from Ballycastle to Fairhead along an unmarked path via Marconi's Cottage.Views of Rathlin and Scotland beyond.
Celtic Trekking: guided tours of Causeway and glens Tel: (028) 70829698
Tours N Trails, Coleraine: guided tours throughout the north Tel: (028) 70355680

Cycling/Bike Hire:
Take the Causeway Coastal Route which is part of the National Cycle Route No.93 linking Ballycastle with Ballyshannon in Co. Donegal. For local cycle routes, the Glens of Antrim enable cyclists to explore a network of rural lanes.

Golfing:
Ballycastle Tel: (028) 20762536
Gracehill Tel: (028) 20751209

Parks / Facilities for children:
Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway, Bushmills Tel: (028) 20732594
www.giantscausewayrailway.org

Beaches:
'Blue Flag' beach at Ballycastle and spectacular sandy beach at White Park Bay which lies 4
miles east of the Giants Causeway

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Ballycastle Museum in the 18th courthouse Tel: (028) 20762024
Bonamargy Friary: ruined Franciscan friary founded 1500, 1/2 mile east of Ballycastle; Rathlin Island Boathouse
Visitors' Centre, Rathlin Harbour Tel: (028) 20762024
The Old Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills Tel: (028) 20731521
www.whiskeytours.ie

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Benvarden, Dervock, Ballymoney.18th century walled garden Tel: (028) 20741331

Events & Festivals:
May - Four Swans Festival Ballycastle TIC Tel: (028) 20762024
June -Walk the Glens Festival, Glens of Antrim; Cushendun Fun Day; Fairhead Folk Festival; Ballycastle Fleadh Ballycastle TIC Tel: (028) 20762024
Stacks of Birds (R.S.P.B.)-West Pier Lighthouse, Rathlin Island
July - Rathlin Island Festival Week Tel: (028) 20763960
Fairhead Folk Festival Ballycastle TIC Tel: (028) 20762024
Finn MacCool Festival, Moyle Country Market Tel: (028) 20731303
Aug - Ould Lammas Fair Ballycastle TIC Tel: (028) 20762024
Marconi Festival, Ballycastle Seafront Tel: (028) 20762196
Ballycastle Fest, Ballycastle TIC Tel: (028) 20762024

Address

Ballycastle Marina
Bayview Road,
Ballycastle
T • (028) 2076 8525
F • (028) 2076 6215
tstuart@moyle-council.org
www.moyle-council.org