Dunluce Castle
State Care Monument Dunluce Castle is situated on the Antrim Coast, 5 km east of Portrush and 3.5 km west of Bushmills The roofless ruins are breathtaking especially at dusk, or in the sunshine with the white chalk cliffs of Portrush close by. It was the former home of the clans McQuillan and MacDonnell.
County
Antrim
Distance
0.5 miles
OS Map
Sheet 4
Nearest Town
Bushmills
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Coastal
Terrain
Tarmac paths and steep steps
Grid Reference (Start)
C904414
Grid Reference (End)
C907414
Point of Interest
Dunluce Castle, Visitor Centre managed by NIEA.
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Antrim Coast & Glens
Route Description
Walk from the car park to the castle.
Getting to the Start
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Accessibility Grade
Accessible Facilities
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
Café - seasonal opening http://bit.ly/194wKMR | |
Shop (wheelchair accessible) - April to Sep 10:00 - 17:30, Oct to Nov 10:00 - 16:30, Dec - Jan 10:00am - 16:00 | |
Visitors Centre - April to Sep 10:00 - 17:30 Oct to Nov 10:00 - 16:30 Dec - Jan 10:00am - 16:00 **Please note the Castle will be closed Christmas and New Year** | |
Disabled toilets with RADAR key - April to Sept 10:00 - 17:30, Oct to Nov 10:00 - 16:30, Dec - Jan 10:00am - 16:00 | |
Wheelchair available |
Facilities
Car park, toilets, interpretation room and shop. Interpretation and guides on site. Entrance fee applies.
Publication
N/A
Publication Availability
N/A