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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
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe
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.
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 theRead 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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Bushmills is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.2049 latitude, -6.5192 longitude.
Bushmills has a population of approximately 1,309 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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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
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
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
Extraordinary formation of roughly 40,000 interlocking basalt columns created by an ancient volcanic eruption.
4 km · about 10 min drive
photogenic
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
An eerie tunnel of intertwined beech trees made world-famous as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
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
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
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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