Red Bay Castle

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Red Bay Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a headland projecting into the sea north of Glenariff situated on the road to Cushendall. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°4'3"N, 6°3'21"W

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Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom

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Red Bay Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ess na Larach, Ardclinis, Glenariff Forest Park, Carra Castle.

4 miSW
Waterfall
Ess na Larach, Cushendall
102 min walk • Ess na Larach is a waterfall in Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies along Glenariff River.
2.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ardclinis, Cushendall
58 min walk • Ardclinis is a civil parish and townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Glenarm Lower.
4.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Glenariff Forest Park, Cushendall
120 min walk • Glenariff Forest Park is an 1185 hectare forest in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is part of Glenariff glen itself. The forest is managed by the Northern Ireland Forest Service, the state body responsible for forestry in the province, which is part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
4.5 miN
Forts and castles
Carra Castle
116 min walk • Carra Castle or Castle Carra is a ruined castle, just north of Cushendun, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It dates to around the early 14th century. The castle lies in a field near the coast and the harbour of Cushendun. The site had once been used during medieval times as a children's cemetery.
5.8 miSE
Village
Carnlough
148 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Carnlough is the picturesque Carnlough Harbour, which is surrounded by rugged cliffs and offers breathtaking views of the Irish Sea. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the harbor, soak in the tranquil atmosphere, and admire...
3.1 miW
Archaeological site
Tievebulliagh
79 min walk • Tievebulliagh is a 402-metre-high mountain in the Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland. It forms part of the watershed between Glenaan to the north and Glenballyemon to the south. It is situated about 4.4 km from Cushendall.
4.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trostan
116 min walk • Trostan is a mountain in County Antrim, Northern Ireland and at 551 metres is the highest point in the county.