Northern Ireland

The Giant's Causeway lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the sea coast on the edge of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland. It is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea. Great hikes in the surrounding areas. Highly recommended.

Suspended almost 100 ft (30 m) above the Atlantic Ocean, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen over 250 years ago. The views from this part of the island are breathtaking.

Lovely quaint coastal town. Walk the stunning cliff walk from the town to the beach (suitable for kiddos). Drive your car on to the beach & picnic with some fresh fish & chips or go bodyboarding or surfing in the sea. A good place to base yourself if staying up at the north coast.

Bushmills is home to the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery. Official records stretch back to 1608, when the area was granted its license to distil. Tour the distillery and and finish with a tasting.

One of our favourite places to relax and treat ourselves at the luxurious spa village. Access to the spa is included in an overnight stay, or you can book to visit just for the day. Treatments can be expensive, but you won't feel like you miss anything if you just get a pass for the thermal village. There is also an amazing afternoon tea. Do itttt.

This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century.

It was intended as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their Georgian mansion, Gracehill House. Two centuries later, the trees remain a magnificent sight and have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland. The iconic trees have been used as a filming location in HBO's epic series Game of Thrones, representing the Kingsroad.

Considered to be one of the most outstanding gardens in the world, Mount Stewart is the most visited National Trust mansion house property in Northern Ireland. Bring a picnic and enjoy the gardens!

The Mourne Mountains are the highest and most dramatic mountain range in Northern Ireland. The mountains themselves are criss-crossed by a network of paths and tracks. Check out the website to view the best trails!