Golf and sights along Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route
The scenic A2 road in Northern Ireland, the Causeway Coastal Route, is a can't miss blend of on- and off-course attractions. The route is strung with 30 golf courses, among them famed Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, not to mention scenic glens, castle ruins, whiskey distilleries, charming Irish villages and natural wonders like the Giant's Causeway.
The best way to take it all in is to start in Newcastle at Royal County Down or nearby hidden gem Ardglass Golf Club. Set aside at least half a day too drive up the coastline at a leisurely pace to Portrush. This stretch features some of the finest sights you'll find in all of Ireland and Britain.
Sheep
You'll pass many sheep farms on the scenic A2, Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route.
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Dunluce Castle ruins near Portrush
The ruins of Dunluce Castle stand guard over the sea near Portrush.
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Giant's Causeway
The distinctive basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway were formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago.
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Giant's Causeway
Along the Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
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Bishop's Gate near Castlerock
Eighteenth-century Bishop's Gate stands outside the village of Castlerock.
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Ruin of Downhill Palace
An 1845 fire left only a romantic ruin of Downhill Palace, built 60 years earlier by the Bishop of Derry.
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Tower on Causeway Coastal Route
Along the Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
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Causeway Coastal Route
Along the Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
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Causeway Coastal Route
Along the Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
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