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County Antrim
About 12 miles away
A road under an arch of old beech trees, made famous by Game of Thrones.
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Portrush
A Victorian seaside town on a narrow headland, with three sandy beaches and a famous golf links.
- Open
- Always
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Main Street, PortrushDirections
- Getting There
- Trains from Belfast via Coleraine, about 1½ hours.
Why Go
The town sits on the peninsula of Ramore Head between the West and East Strands, and the chalk cliffs of Whiterocks Beach rise just beyond. Royal Portrush, on the dunes, is the only club outside Great Britain to have hosted The Open, most recently in 2025.
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About 30 miles away
Ireland's only city with complete walls, with the Peace Bridge and murals of the Troubles.
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