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Dunloy

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Dunloy

Dunloy works well as a base: 15 minutes from Ballymoney, 14km from The Dark Hedges.

Dunloy is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,091, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dunloy 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 Dunloy to your route.

About Dunloy

Dunloy (from Irish Dún Lathaí, meaning 'fort of the muddy place or marsh') is a village and townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is located 11 miles (18 km) north of Ballymena and 6 miles (10 km) north-west is Ballymoney. It is located in the civil parish of Finvoy, in the former barony of Kilconway. The

Read more village had a population of 1,150 people in the 2021 Census.

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Dunloy offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Dunloy located?

Dunloy is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.0110 latitude, -6.4109 longitude.

What is the population of Dunloy?

Dunloy has a population of approximately 1,091 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,091
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.0110, -6.4109

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 Dunloy

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

The Dark Hedges

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

14 km · about 25 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

coastal drive

Antrim Coast Road

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

24 km · about 30 min 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Giant's Causeway

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

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Dunloy

  • Right hereThe Dark HedgesAn eerie tunnel of intertwined beech trees made world-famous as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones.
  • 24 kmAntrim Coast RoadA breathtaking coastal drive hugging cliffs and beaches from Larne past the Glens of Antrim toward the Causeway.
  • 26 kmCauseway Coastal RouteNorthern Ireland's stunning coastal drive from Belfast to Derry passing the Giant's Causeway and dramatic Antrim cliffs.
  • 30 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.
  • 30 kmTorr Head Coast RoadA steep single-track detour off the Causeway Coastal Route in Antrim, with views across to the Mull of Kintyre.
  • 52 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 Dunloy.

Ballymoney

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Portglenone

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Ahoghill

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Garvagh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 km awayPop. 1,372

Broughshane

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 2,581

Ballymena

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

19 km awayPop. 28,932

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