Waterloo Bay, Larne

Name: Waterloo Bay
Address: Larne, United Kingdom

#5 among attractions in Larne

Nature, Natural attraction, Rock

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Waterloo Bay is an area of foreshore in Larne on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is of particular interest to geologists because it provides a clear, complete and accessible example of the sequences from Upper Triassic to Lower Jurassic, when the rock types changed from land to marine. ()

Coordinates: 54°51'7"N, 5°49'48"W

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Larne United Kingdom

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Waterloo Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ballygally Castle, Chaine Memorial, Larne Town Hall, Olderfleet Castle.

3.5 miN
Forts and castles
Ballygally Castle
90 min walk • Nestled on the scenic Antrim coast of Northern Ireland, Ballygally Castle stands as a testament to the rich history and charm of the United Kingdom. This 17th-century castle, overlooking the azure waters of Ballygally Bay, has been converted into a luxurious hotel...
1.3 miE
Observation decks and towers, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Chaine Memorial, Larne
33 min walk • The Chaine Memorial Tower in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a memorial to James Chaine, a former Member of Parliament for Antrim, who died in 1885.
0.4 miN
City hall
Larne Town Hall, Larne
11 min walk • Larne Town Hall is a municipal structure in Upper Cross Street in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The structure, which was the meeting place of Larne Borough Council, is a Grade B+ listed building.
1.3 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Olderfleet Castle, Larne
34 min walk • Olderfleet Castle is a four-storey towerhouse, the remains of which stand on Curran Point to the south of Larne Harbour in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
2.3 miE
Ruins, Archaeological site
Ballylumford Dolmen, Whitehead
60 min walk • Ballylumford Dolmen is situated on Islandmagee, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near the north-west tip of the Islandmagee peninsula and near Ballylumford power station.
2.7 miN
Park
Carnfunnock Country Park, Larne
69 min walk • Carnfunnock Country Park is a 191-hectare park located between Drains Bay and Ballygally, near Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated on the A2 Antrim Coast Road, 3.5 miles north of Larne.
6.7 miNE
Lighthouse
The Maidens lighthouses
171 min walk • The Maidens lighthouses, on the Maidens in North Channel off County Antrim in Northern Ireland, date from 1829 and were built at the request of merchants and a Royal Navy officer.
5.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Scawt Hill
135 min walk • Scawt Hill is a volcanic plug in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, in the borough of Larne, 5 km from the village of Ballygally. It gets its name from the Ulster Scots "scawd" meaning scaly, scabby or rugged. Alternatively, 'scawt' meaning scruffy and contemptible, and when applied to rocks, covered in barnacles.
2.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Larne Lough
59 min walk • Larne Lough, historically Lough Larne, is a sea loch or inlet in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies between the Islandmagee peninsula and the mainland. At its mouth is the town of Larne.
~1120 ftSE
Sport, Sport venue
Inver Park, Larne
6 min walk • Inver Park is a football stadium in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is the home ground of Larne F.C. The land was acquired by Larne in 1918 and has been in continuous use as a stadium ever since.