Glenshesk, Ballycastle

Name: Glenshesk
Address: Ballycastle, United Kingdom

#5 among attractions in Ballycastle

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Glenshesk is one of the nine Glens of Antrim in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was shaped by glacial erosion. The glen lies on the eastern side of Knocklayde mountain and flows out to the sea at Ballycastle. ()

Coordinates: 55°10'18"N, 6°12'58"W

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Ballycastle United Kingdom

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Glenshesk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fair Head, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Kinbane Castle, Bonamargy Friary.

4.5 miNE
Climbing
Fair Head
116 min walk • Fair Head, located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a mecca for rock climbers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Known for its rugged beauty, this prominent headland rises 196 meters above sea level, offering some of the most challenging and exhilarating climbs in...
6.5 miNW
Bridge
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballycastle
167 min walk • The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below.
5 miNW
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Kinbane Castle, Ballycastle
127 min walk • Kinbane Castle is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a headland between Ballycastle and Ballintoy. The name comes from the Irish for "white head", referring to the limestone of the promontory. Nowadays, the castle is largely destroyed.
2.2 miN
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Bonamargy Friary, Ballycastle
56 min walk • Bonamargy Friary is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, off the Cushendall Road on the approach to Ballycastle. The name Bonamargy means ‘foot of the Margy River’, the river formed by the joining of the Cary River and Shesk Rivers.
3.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Dunaneeny Castle, Ballycastle
78 min walk • Dunaneeny Castle is a ruined castle on the outskirts of Ballycastle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The castle was home to the chiefs of Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg and later the MacDonnells of Antrim.
2.4 miNW
Nightlife
House of McDonnell, Ballycastle
63 min walk • The House of McDonnell is a traditional Irish pub in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Established in 1744, the pub is noted for the quality of the traditional Irish pub interior, which has remained largely unchanged over the years. The pub has been described by CAMRA as "a great classic among Irish pubs".
7.5 miNW
Island
Sheep Island
192 min walk • Sheep Island is an uninhabited island off the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, close to Ballintoy. The island has an area of 3.5 hectares, and is located 0.5 km off the coast. It is known for its steep cliffs and rocky shores. The top of the island is domed and covered with soil. The island has a registered owner.
3 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Páirc Mac Uílín
78 min walk • Páirc Mac Uílín is a Gaelic Athletic Association playing field in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is the home of the McQuillan GAC Ballycastle club, one of the most successful teams in the county.