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Redburn Country Park
A variety of walks are available in Redburn. All walks start from the main car park. Those who do venture to the top are rewarded with amazing views over Belfast Lough.
Roe Valley Country Park
This scenic and tranquil park on the outskirts of Limavady offers spectacular riverside views and woodland walks along with opportunities for salmon and trout fishing, canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering.
Ness Wood Country Park
There are over 7km of stunning woodland and riverside walks with wooden steps & boardwalks. It’s habitat is home to many different species of wildlife and bird life. The old Burntollet River has created a magnificent waterfall, gorges, potholes and rapids which are a feature of Ness Wood today.
High Definition Heritage!
This year we are opening up our database of high resolution interactive panoramic pictures to the tourism community throughout the Island of Ireland and beyond.
We are excited to announce a new affiliate partnership with Heritage Island, an acknowledged leader within the industry, in the promotion of cultural tourism.
Tully Castle
Tully Castle is a fortified house with a rectangular bawn and was built for Sir John Hume, a Scottish planter, in 1619. The bawn had four rectangular corner towers. There is a recreated 17th Century style garden for visitors to enjoy. A visitor’s centre, located in a restored farmhouse, houses an exhibition telling local stories relating to the castle.
Monea Castle
A State Care Historic Monument. The design of the castle, started in 1618, appears to be strongly Scots influenced. It is a rectangular tower house three storeys high, with tall attics and vaulted ground floor. Two massive semi-cylindrical towers sit on either side of the entrance.
Kilclief Castle
Kilclief Castle was built between 1413 and 1441, reputedly by John Sely, bishop of Down. This makes it the earliest datable tower-house in County Down and is often used to date other tower-houses in the County. With its square projecting turrets, high arch and spiral staircases, it is one of the oldest in Lecale.
Hillsborough Fort
An artillery fort built in 1650 by Colonel Arthur Hill – the Hill family built the village of Hillsborough starting with the fort. Remodelled in the 18th Century for feasts and entertainment.
Hillsborough Courthouse
The Courthouse, which is based in the Square in Hillsborough, is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Ireland. The central arcade block was built by Wills Hill in 1760 and in 1810 the North wing was added and housed a courthouse. Visitors can view the interior of the courtroom where the fittings date from 1823.
Drumskinny Stone Circle
This stone circle is part of a complex of five in this immediate locality, dating back 2000 years
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Antrim is the county town of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Antrim is a small town not frequently visited by tourists, yet it is one of the more historic towns in Northern Ireland with many interesting sights and buildings of historic note.
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