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Bushmills

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Bushmills

Bushmills works well as a base: 15 minutes from Portrush, 12km from The Dark Hedges.

Bushmills is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,309, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bushmills 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 Bushmills to your route.

About Bushmills

Bushmills (Irish Gaelic: Muileann na Buaise ) is a village on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Bushmills had a population of 1,247 in the 2021 Census. It is located 60 miles (97 km) from Belfast, 11 miles (18 km) from Ballycastle and 9 miles (14 km) from Coleraine. The village owes its name to the

Read more River Bush and to a large watermill that was built there in the early 17th century. It is home to the Old Bushmills Distillery, which produces Irish whiskey, and is near the Giant's Causeway.

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Where is Bushmills located?

Bushmills is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.2049 latitude, -6.5192 longitude.

What is the population of Bushmills?

Bushmills has a population of approximately 1,309 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,309
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.2049, -6.5192

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 Bushmills

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Dunluce Castle

Dramatic ruined medieval castle perched on the edge of a basalt cliff with a cave underneath, partly inspired Castle Greyjoy in Game of Thrones.

4 km · about 5 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.

4 km · about 10 min drive

coastal drive

Causeway Coastal Route

Northern Ireland's stunning coastal drive from Belfast to Derry passing the Giant's Causeway and dramatic Antrim cliffs.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Giant's Causeway

Extraordinary formation of roughly 40,000 interlocking basalt columns created by an ancient volcanic eruption.

4 km · about 10 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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

The Dark Hedges

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

12 km · about 20 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

restaurant

Harry's Shack

Driftwood-styled National Trust beach hut turned serious seafood restaurant on the sand of Portstewart Strand, plating fish from local boats yards from the surf. Open year-round; you can park on the beach itself.

14 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Bushmills

  • Right hereCauseway Coastal RouteNorthern Ireland's stunning coastal drive from Belfast to Derry passing the Giant's Causeway and dramatic Antrim cliffs.
  • Right hereThe Dark HedgesAn eerie tunnel of intertwined beech trees made world-famous as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones.
  • 29 kmTorr 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.
  • 29 kmTorr Head Coast RoadA steep single-track detour off the Causeway Coastal Route in Antrim, with views across to the Mull of Kintyre.
  • 33 kmAntrim Coast RoadA breathtaking coastal drive hugging cliffs and beaches from Larne past the Glens of Antrim toward the Causeway.
  • 58 kmMalin HeadThe most northerly point of mainland Ireland, with wild Atlantic vistas and a Star Wars filming location.

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 Bushmills.

Portrush

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 6,684

Ballintoy Harbour

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 2,103

Coleraine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 25,681

Portstewart

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 8,394

Ballymoney

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 9,625

Ballycastle

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 5,566

Castlerock

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 1,477

Dunloy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 km awayPop. 1,091

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