Rasharkin Travel Guide

The Earls of Antrim have called it home for 400 years and its spectacular walled garden is one of Ireland’s oldest, and at one time it was almost burned to the ground, it is said on account of a fire being kept permanently burning to warm up a featherless parrot. Glenarm Castle is truly one of a kind.

If you love getting back to nature, then a visit to Glenariff Forest Park, which was formed by glaciers during the Ice Age, will not disappoint. This majestic park, covering over 1,000 hectares of mature woodland, conservation areas and shimmering lake, is immensely popular with walkers, horse-riders, caravanners and campers.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Slemish Mountain during your travels in Ballymena. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cushendun Beach during your travels in Cushendun? Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Learn about the local history of Cushendall when you take a trip to Red Bay Castle. Wander the seaside in this quaint area.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cranny Falls during your travels in Ballymena. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.