Welcome to Portrush
The seaside resort of Portrush (Port Rois) bursts at the seams with holidaymakers in high season and, not surprisingly, many of its attractions are focused unashamedly on good old-fashioned family fun. However, it's also one of Ireland's top surfing centres and home to the North's most prestigious golf club.
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Portrush activities
Dublin to Northern Ireland and Atlantic Coast 5-Day Tour
Leave the city lights of Dublin behind and visit three highlights of Northern Ireland – Belfast, the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway and Derry – before exploring the counties dotted along the Republic of Ireland’s west coast: Donegal, Sligo, Mayo and Connemara. Travel by luxury coach with your expert guide, seeing prehistoric ruins, taking walks along beaches and through national parks, and admiring towering mountain ranges. Your 5-day tour includes overnight stays in Portrush and Donegal as well as two nights in Westport. Choose from a 3-star B&B or hotel; all accommodation options are centrally located, allowing you to explore the towns with ease in between excursions and transfers. All entrance fees, activities and meals are at your own expense.
5-Day Small-Group Northern Ireland and Atlantic Coast Tour from Dublin
Leave the city lights of Dublin behind and visit three highlights of Northern Ireland – Belfast, the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway and Derry – before exploring the counties dotted along the Republic of Ireland’s west coast: Donegal, Sligo, Mayo and Connemara. Travel by luxury coach with your expert guide, seeing prehistoric ruins, taking walks along beaches and through national parks, and admiring towering mountain ranges. Your 5-day tour includes overnight stays in Portrush and Donegal as well as two nights in Westport. Choose from a 3-star B&B or hotel; all accommodation options are centrally located, allowing you to explore the towns with ease in between excursions and transfers. All entrance fees, activities and meals are at your own expense.
Antrim Coast and Glens 8 Day Self Guided Hike
Day 1: Arrive in Broughshane or Larne - You begin your holiday on the first evening in either in Larne or Broughshane – depending on accommodation availability. On arrival you will receive you information pack containing all your maps & route notes for your trip.Day 2: Hike the Shillanavoghy Valley - After a hearty breakfast you will be transferred to Ballyboley Forest. From here you will travel west in the shadow of Slemish Mountain. On arrival to the end of your hike you will be transferred back to Broughshane/ Larne for your overnight.Walk Details: Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5hours. Day 3: Ballyboley to Glenarm -Today you will travel back to Ballyboley Forest to start your walk. You will hike North, with the route starting with a gentle climb as we contour around Agnews Hill, continuing along to the Sallagh Braes. From here you will follow the Ulster Way north along a beautiful ridgeline, until you descend into the quaint village of Glenarmm. Overnght in Cushendall. Walk Details: Distance: 20kms. Duration: 6hours. Day 4: Orrabeg to Ballycastle - Today you return to Orra Beg and head north for Ballycastle. The final part of today’s walk takes you into Ballycastle Forest where you descend along a good forest path into Ballycastle. Overnight at Ballycastle. Walk Details: Distance: 17kms. Duration: 5.5hours. Day 5: Fair Head Loop - This hike takes you around the magnificent coastal route of Murlough and Fair Head. The path hugs the coast with dramatic cliff drops. If it is a misty day with poor visibility there are several looped walks from the car park at Fair Head Farm that can be enjoyed instead. Overnight in Ballycastle. Walk Details: Distance: 8kms. Duration: 4 hours. Day 6: Larrybane to Giants Causeway - The best coastal walk in Ireland – bar none! Varied geology, views across to Scotland, cliff and beach walks, the Giant’s Causeway and Ireland’s smallest church are all to be found on today’s route. Walk Details: Distance: 18 kms. Duration: 6 hours. Day 7: Portballintrae to Portstewart - Your final day’s walk begins on the coastal road to Portrush passing Magheracross viewpoint and Dunluce Castle, perched precariously high on a promontory overlooking the sea. Your walk continues along Mill Strand (beach) and then, following the Causeway markers, the route continues along the coastline, ending at the promenade in Portstewart. Overnight at Portstewart.Walk Details: Distance: 18 kms. Duration: 6 hours. Day 8: Departure - After a final breakfast and farewell in Portstewart you commence your homeward journey.