The Maidens lighthouses

#3569 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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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. Lighthouses were built on both rocks; the West Maiden was abandoned in 1903 and the East Maiden was automated in 1977. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°55'45"N, 5°43'40"W

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Main RdNorthern IrelandUnited Kingdom

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The Maidens lighthouses – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ballygally Castle, Chaine Memorial, Larne Town Hall, Carnfunnock Country Park.

5.7 miW
Forts and castles
Ballygally Castle
145 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...
5.9 miSW
Observation decks and towers, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Chaine Memorial, Larne
150 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.
6.4 miSW
City hall
Larne Town Hall, Larne
163 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.
5.6 miSW
Park
Carnfunnock Country Park, Larne
142 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 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Waterloo Bay, Larne
171 min walk • 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.
6.7 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Inver Park, Larne
172 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.