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GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVERoaming Round RathlinEnjoy a gentle walk roaming around unique Rathlin Island, a haven for an inspirational King,and discover its fascinating heritage and wildlife.Join your friendly and experienced guide on a visit to the beautiful Rathlin Island. Start yourday by taking the ferry to Rathlin Island from Ballycastle Marina 1. On arrival enjoy morningtea and a homemade tray bake at Fergus and Mary’s Tearoom 2.Next your guide will take you on a gentle walk along the shoreline. Find out about life onRathlin, both for the 100 people that live here today and those who inhabited the island downthe centuries. Hear fascinating local history about ancient kings (it is said that it was here thatRobert the Bruce famously encountered the spider that inspired him to regain his throne) andabout powerful landlords, shipwrecks and forgotten industries. Rathlin Island is also famousfor its bird life; have a go at identifying some of the birds you see or hear as you walk around.Next visit the Boathouse Visitor Centre 3, which houses the tiny local museum, to view thelocal artefacts and exhibits. Hopefully you will have time to enjoy some lunch on the islandbefore your return ferry to Ballycastle.Please wear suitable clothes and footwear. The ferry to Rathlin and the walk are both subjectto weather conditions. Smartpass holders travel free on the ferry.TO BOOK CONTACTPaul Quinn, Rathlin Walking Tours T: (028) 7032 7960 or 07745 566924E: paul.quinn33@hotmail.co.uk W: www.rathlinwalkingtours.comVisit contacts1Ballycastle Marina14 Bayview Road, Ballycastle,Co. Antrim, BT54 6BT.(028) 2076 85252Fergus And Mary’s TearoomRathlin Island,Co. Antrim.3Boathouse Visitor CentreChurch Bay, Rathlin Island,Co. Antrim, BT54 6RT.(028) 2076 2024WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - The Manor House Restaurant, Rathlin Island; Central Wine Bar, Ballycastle.Retail therapy - Island Treasures; Ballycastle Town Centre.Extending your visit - The RSPB Seabird Centre; Bonamargy Friary; Bushmills Distillery.your day outAt a glance3-4HOURSGroup40 maxsize58For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsrathlin island
GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEFact Or Fiction?Visit Northern Ireland’s only World Heritage Site and decide for yourself, was it a giant’screation or the forces of mother nature?Described as the eighth wonder of the world, your visit will take you to one of NorthernIreland’s most spectacular natural attractions and our only UNESCO World Heritage Site.Wonder at the sheer size and grandeur of the beautiful and mysterious Giant’s Causeway 1on the North Antrim Coast. Hear some of the many stories that surround this incrediblenatural phenomenon on a personalised guided tour, from an account of the earth’sevolution 60 million years ago to the romantic and colourful legend of Finn McCool.Enjoy exploring the renowned amphitheatres of layered basalt stone columns andsearching for the distinct stone formations locally known as The Wishing Chair, The Harp,The Camel, The Organ and The Giant’s Boot. A shuttle bus runs down to the stones for thosewho don’t wish to walk.Please note, due to the development of the new Giant’s Causeway Visitor Experience therewill be limited facilities available on site until the opening of the new visitor centre in July2012. A coach drop off and pick up system will be in operation and coach arrivals mustbe pre-advised.TO BOOK CONTACTDue to the ongoing development of the new Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience all group arrivalsmust be pre-advised:For group arrivals and guided tours contact Angela DiamondT: (028) 2073 1855 E: giantscausewaygroups@nationaltrust.org.ukVisit contact1Giant’s CauSEWAy44A Causeway Road,Bushmills, Co. Antrim,BT57 8SU.(028) 2073 1855WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - The Nook at the Giant’s Causeway; Causeway Hotel; Bushmills Inn.Retail therapy - National Trust Gift Shop; Bushmills Garden Centre;The White House, Portrush.Extending your visit - Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge; Dunluce Castle; Portstewart Strand;Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House.your day outAt a glance3-4HOURS60For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsGIANT’s causeway
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