scenic viewpoint
The Gobbins
A dramatic Edwardian cliff-path of bridges and tunnels clinging to the basalt cliffs of Islandmagee.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Cairnryan sits on the route: 15 minutes from Stranraer, 49km from Electric Brae.
Cairnryan is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,757, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cairnryan 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 Cairnryan to your route.
Cairnryan (Scots: The Cairn; Scottish Gaelic: Càrn Rìoghain or Machair an Sgithich) is a village in the historical county of Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It lies on the eastern shore of Loch Ryan, six miles (ten kilometres) north of Stranraer and 81 miles (130 km) southwest of Glasgow.
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Cairnryan is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.9710 latitude, -5.0198 longitude.
Cairnryan has a population of approximately 3,757 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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scenic viewpoint
A dramatic Edwardian cliff-path of bridges and tunnels clinging to the basalt cliffs of Islandmagee.
49 km · about 55 min drive
famous road
Famous optical-illusion stretch of the A719 on the Ayrshire coast where cars appear to roll uphill. Drivers have pulled over to test the gravity-defying slope since the 1930s.
49 km · about 55 min drive
castle
One of the best-preserved Norman castles in Ireland, guarding Belfast Lough for over 800 years from its commanding waterfront position.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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