DISTANCE

0.2 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

TRAIL GRADE

Easy

Dunluce Castle

Antrim

State Care Monument Dunluce Castle is situated on the Antrim Coast, 5 km east of Portrush and 3.5 km west of Bushmills The roofless ruins are breathtaking especially at dusk, or in the sunshine with the white chalk cliffs of Portrush close by. It was the former home of the clans McQuillan and MacDonnell.

DISTANCE

0.2 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

OS MAP

Sheet 4

GRID REFERENCE

C904414

COUNTY

Antrim

NEAREST TOWN

Bushmills

LANDSCAPE

Coastal

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Easy

TERRAIN

Tarmac paths and steep steps

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

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DIFFICULTY

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TRAIL INFORMATION

Walk from the car park to the castle.

TRAIL INFORMATION

Walk from the car park to the castle.

  • Point of Interest
    Dunluce Castle, Visitor Centre managed by NIEA.
  • Facilities
    Car park, toilets, interpretation room and shop. Interpretation and guides on site. Entrance fee applies. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café – seasonal opening http://bit.ly/194wKMR – Shop (wheelchair accessible) – April to Sep 10:00 – 17:30, Oct to Nov 10:00 – 16:30, Dec – Jan 10:00am – 16:00 – Visitors Centre – April to Sep 10:00 – 17:30 Oct to Nov 10:00 – 16:30 Dec – Jan 10:00am – 16:00 **Please note the Castle will be closed Christmas and New Year** – Disabled toilets with RADAR key – April to Sept 10:00 – 17:30, Oct to Nov 10:00 – 16:30, Dec – Jan 10:00am – 16:00 – Wheelchair available
  • Accessibility Information
    Accessibility Grade: Grade 5
    Terrain: Tarmac paths and steep steps
    Toilet Facility: No
    Signage: No
  • Public Transport
  • Level of Difficulty
    Easy

    Relatively flat or gently rolling trails with a mostly smooth surface. You might come across some obstacles like bridges, gates and steps.

    Normal clothing and footwear can be worn.

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