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Things to see in Ballycastle (United Kingdom): 13 places and when to go
Ballycastle is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Architecture (4), Museums and art (2). The best known are Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Kinbane Castle and Dunseverick Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.2004, -6.2515
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Architecture (4) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 200 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Knocklayd, at 514 m.
What to see in Ballycastle
The places in and around Ballycastle, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope BridgeRope bridge near Ballintoy, Antrim, Northern Ireland6.7 km
- Kinbane CastleCastle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland4.1 km
- Dunseverick CastleCastle near Dunseverick, Northern Ireland13 km
- KnocklaydMountain in Northern Ireland4.3 km
- Bonamargy FriaryFriary in Northern Ireland1.3 km
- Rathlin CastleOn Rathlin island12 km
- Dunaneeny CastleRuin in County Antrim, Northern Ireland1.3 km
- White Park BayBay in County Antrim, Northern Ireland10 km
- Rathlin West LighthouseLighthouse on Rathlin Island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland11 km
- East Lighthouse, Rathlin IslandLighthouse on Rathlin Island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland12 km
- Rue Point LighthouseLighthouse in Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland7.5 km
- Ballycastle MuseumCourthouse in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland3 m
- Boat HouseBoathouse in Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland11 km
When to go to Ballycastle
The best time to visit Ballycastle is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:28
- FebPossible9:21
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:50
- MayBest time15:54
- JunBest time17:06
- JulBest time16:36
- AugBest time14:45
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:07
- NovBetter not8:00
- DecPossible6:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 53. In June, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ballycastle
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 200 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Portrush17 places25 km
- Kilrea9 places34 km
- Ballygally9 places43 km
- Randalstown13 places44 km
- Campbeltown22 places51 km
- Ballykelly12 places52 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ballycastle?
The best known: Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Kinbane Castle, Dunseverick Castle, Knocklayd, Bonamargy Friary. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ballycastle?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 53.
How do you get to Ballycastle?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 200 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ballycastle as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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