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Ballypatrick

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Ballypatrick

Ballypatrick works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ballycastle, 16km from The Dark Hedges.

Ballypatrick is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,310, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ballypatrick sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ballypatrick to your route.

About Ballypatrick

Ballyvoy (from Irish Baile Bhóidh or Baile Bhuí) is a small village and townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is on the main A2 coast road 5 km east of Ballycastle and 17 km north west of Cushendall.

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Where is Ballypatrick located?

Ballypatrick is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.1811 latitude, -6.1502 longitude.

What is the population of Ballypatrick?

Ballypatrick has a population of approximately 2,310 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,310
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.1811, -6.1502

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Ballypatrick

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Torr Head Scenic Route

White-knuckle single-track coastal road off the main Causeway route between Ballycastle and Cushendun, clinging to steep headlands at Torr Head where Scotland's Mull of Kintyre looms just 12 miles across the sea.

6 km · about 10 min drive

coastal drive

Torr Head Coast Road

A steep single-track detour off the Causeway Coastal Route in Antrim, with views across to the Mull of Kintyre.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

Thrilling rope bridge swaying 30 metres above the sea connecting the mainland to a tiny island, originally used by salmon fishermen.

13 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Antrim Coast Road

A breathtaking coastal drive hugging cliffs and beaches from Larne past the Glens of Antrim toward the Causeway.

14 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

The Dark Hedges

An eerie tunnel of intertwined beech trees made world-famous as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones.

16 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Ballintoy Harbour

Tiny stone harbour at the foot of a twisting cliff road on the Causeway Coast, framed by sea stacks and basalt outcrops. Filmed as the Iron Islands' Lordsport in Game of Thrones; a small seasonal café sits on the quay.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Bushmills Distillery

The world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery, producing Irish whiskey since 1608 on the Antrim coast near the Giant's Causeway.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience

Award-winning visitor centre interpreting the geology and legends of the Giant's Causeway through immersive exhibitions.

24 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Ballypatrick

  • Right hereTorr Head Scenic RouteWhite-knuckle single-track coastal road off the main Causeway route between Ballycastle and Cushendun, clinging to steep headlands at Torr Head where Scotland's Mull of Kintyre looms just 12 miles across the sea.
  • Right hereTorr Head Coast RoadA steep single-track detour off the Causeway Coastal Route in Antrim, with views across to the Mull of Kintyre.
  • Right hereAntrim Coast RoadA breathtaking coastal drive hugging cliffs and beaches from Larne past the Glens of Antrim toward the Causeway.
  • 16 kmThe Dark HedgesAn eerie tunnel of intertwined beech trees made world-famous as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones.
  • 24 kmCauseway Coastal RouteNorthern Ireland's stunning coastal drive from Belfast to Derry passing the Giant's Causeway and dramatic Antrim cliffs.
  • 53 kmThe GobbinsA dramatic Edwardian cliff-path of bridges and tunnels clinging to the basalt cliffs of Islandmagee.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ballypatrick.

Ballycastle

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 5,566

Cushendall

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 1,226

Glenariff

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 km awayPop. 1,286

Ballintoy Harbour

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 km awayPop. 2,103

Carnlough

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 km awayPop. 1,427

Bushmills

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

24 km awayPop. 1,309

Dunloy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 km awayPop. 1,091

Ballymoney

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

26 km awayPop. 9,625

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