Beaches in Ballycastle, County Antrim
The beach guide has 5 beaches listed in and around the town of Ballycastle. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Ballycastle Beach (0.3 miles)
The traditional seaside town of Ballycastle is located on the Causeway Coast Route of Antrim, not far from the Giant's Causeway, Glens of Antrim and Rathlin. It is also home to a particularly fine stretch of sandy beach. The beach runs from Ballycastle's marina all the way to the popular fishing spot of Pans Rocks…
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Rathlin Island Beach (6.4 miles)
Less than 10 kilometres off Ballycastle, on the north coast of County Antrim, is the "L" shaped Rathlin Island. Measuring a modest 9.7km in length this rugged little island is home to a couple of sandy beaches.
The easiest of these to get to for most visitors is Church Bay which sits within the shelter of…
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Whitepark Bay (6.7 miles)
Magnificent arc of white sand between two headlands on a relatively secluded stretch of the North Antrim Coast. The headlands provide some shelter from prevailing winds and on the right conditions this is a popular spot with surfers.
The beach and locale are a haven for wildlife with the dunes behind the beach teeming with wild…
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Cushendall Beach (11.2 miles)
Cushendall is a smallish, sandy beach, about 250 meters long, slightly to the north of the town of Cushendall, part of the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is backed by a grassy area, excellent for picnics, and offering superb views over the surrounding mountainous coastline. Behind the grassy area is…
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Waterfoot Beach (12.5 miles)
This long strip of sand at the foot of the Antrim Glens is one of the most popular on this stretch of the Co Antrim coast. Despite its relative popularity Waterfoot beach still manages to retain a fairly tranquil laid-back feel. Backed by extensive dunes to the southern end of the beach and the village…
