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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ballintoy

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ballintoy, Northern Ireland

Updated September 9, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Ballintoy

Ballintoy, Northern Ireland

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.

Ballintoy, Northern Ireland

'Journey of Doors'

A trail of "Game of Thrones"-themed doors carved from fallen trees from the iconic Dark Hedges.

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Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland

Rathlin West Lighthouse

A beloved upside-down beacon off the coast of Northern Ireland.

5 miles from Ballintoy

County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.

6 miles from Ballintoy

Bushmills, Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway

This tiny train shuttles passengers to one of Northern Ireland's most spectacular sights.

6 miles from Ballintoy

County Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Dark Hedges

The atmospheric road was never meant to be so creepy.

7 miles from Ballintoy

Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland

The Writers Chair

Designed to inspire artists visiting the island.

7 miles from Ballintoy

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