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Dunluce Castle

Name: Dunluce Castle
Rating: 2

Recommended by 43 hikers

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Causeway Coast AONB

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Location: Dunluce, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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1. Portballintrae to Dunluce Castle — Causeway Coast

5.95km

01:34

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Dunluce Castle – Dunluce Castle loop from Ballytober

10.5km

02:47

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. East Strand Beach – Dunluce Castle loop from Portrush

13.9km

03:37

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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David Howells

March 13, 2021

Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle in Northern Ireland, the seat of Clan McDonnell. It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping in County Antrim (between Portballintrae and Portrush), and is accessible via a bridge connecting it to the mainland. The castle is surrounded by extremely steep drops on either side, which may have been an important factor to the early Christians and Vikings who were drawn to this place where an early Irish fort once stood.

Bumble-Bee

November 19, 2018

Against entry you can also visit the ruins.
Tip: walk a bit along the road to the east, then you have a nice view of the property.

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Wolf Beyenburg

April 7, 2024

A very impressive castle, part of which has collapsed into the sea along with the cliff. The visit can easily be combined with a visit to the Giant's Causeway.

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Location: Dunluce, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Dunluce Castle

1. Portballintrae to Dunluce Castle — Causeway Coast

2. View of Dunluce Castle – Dunluce Castle loop from Ballytober

3. East Strand Beach – Dunluce Castle loop from Portrush

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