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 Roe Valley Country Park (41 Dogleap Rd, Limavady BT49 9NN) Combining heritage and legend with the natural environment, the Roe Valley Country Park offers a variety of woodland and riverside walks ranging from 2-7 miles along the River Roe. Explore the Dogleap and the seat of the O'Cahan’s where Limavady received its name. See the Visit Causeway website for opening times of Visitor Centre and Café. Admission free. T 028 7772 2074 (Visitor Centre and Café) T 028 7776 0650 (Greenlane Museum) www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/ www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com whats on things to do

 Downhill Demesne and Mussenden Temple (Mussenden Road, Castlerock BT51 4RP) Visit the stunning landscape of Downhill Demesne, and discover the striking 18th century mansion of the eccentric Earl Bishop that now lies in ruins, then explore Mussenden Temple, perched on the cliff edge. Extensive parkland, gardens and woodland walks. Visit also Hezlett House in Castlerock and learn about life in a 17th century thatched cottage. Admission charge. T 028 7084 8728 www.nationaltrust.org.uk whats on things to do

 Mountsandel (Mountsandel Rd, Coleraine BT52 1TL) Mountsandel is the earliest known settlement site in Ireland. Archaeologists uncovered evidence here of a Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) settlement dated to 7700-7400BC. Evidence was found of a succession of almost egg-shaped huts around 6m in diameter, with storage pits, drying racks and a flint working area. The majority of artefacts found were flint implements with some stone axes. The earthen fort is thought to date back to Norman times. The forest walk leads from the fort down to the banks of the Bann and passes close to the weir at The Cutts. There are good views over Somerset Wood and of the River Bann. Access is free. whats on things to do

 Dunluce Castle (87 Dunluce Road, Portrush BT57 8UY) Dunluce is one of the most picturesque and romantic of Irish Castles. A defended site for over 1,000 years, the present castle ruins date mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries. It was inhabited by both the MacQuillan and MacDonnell clans. Historical and archaeological exhibits are open to public viewing.  Admission charge. Open all year except Christmas and New Year T 028 2073 1938 www.doeni.gov.uk 

 Bushmills Distillery (Distillery Road, Bushmills BT57 8XH) Visit Ireland's oldest licensed whiskey distillery for the ultimate Bushmills experience. Watch whiskey making take place and enjoy a wee taster as we unlock the secrets of 400 years of distilling at the home of Irish whiskey. Admission charge applies for guided tours. Please note the tour is unsuitable for those with walking difficulties or wheelchair users. Whiskey/Gift shop and Café are accessible to all during opening times (no entrance charge). Phone for opening and tour times and group bookings. Children under 8 are welcome on site but are not permitted to join guided tours. T 028 2073 3218 www.bushmills.com 

 Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge (119a Whitepark Rd, Ballintoy BT54 6LS) Take the exhilarating rope bridge challenge to Carrick-a-rede Island and enjoy a truly cliff top experience. This 30 metre deep and 20 metre wide chasm is traversed by a rope bridge traditionally erected by salmon fishermen. Visitors bold enough to cross to the rocky island are awarded with fantastic views across to Rathlin Island as well as amazing flora, fauna and bird life. Guided tours are available to groups if pre-booked. Tea room serving refreshments and shop offering souvenirs available on site. Admission charge. T 028 2076 9839 (Rope Bridge Office) www.nationaltrust.org.uk  

 Rathlin Island (6 miles north of Ballycastle) Rathlin lies just over 6 miles from Ballycastle and is popular with bird watchers, geologists, botanists, divers and sea anglers, anyone with a love for rugged wild scenery. It includes several important natural heritage sites and is particularly internationally important for its flora, seabird colonies and in some cases its unique underwater marine life. T 028 2076 9299 (Ferry) T 028 2076 2024 (Visitor Information) www.rathlinballycastleferry.com www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com 

 Joey and Robert Dunlop Memorial Gardens (Castle Street, Ballymoney) Memorial Gardens to the famous Dunlop brothers, Joey and Robert, in Ballymoney town, offer an excellent setting for people to read about and reflect on the achievements of two greatly admired local motor cycle road racers and honorary Freemen of the former Borough of Ballymoney. Open all year round. Admission free. T 028 2766 0230 www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com www.visitballymoney.com 

 Glenariff Waterfalls & Forest Park (Glenariff Road, BT44 0QX) Near Waterfoot Glenariff Forest Park is a beautiful scenic area in one of the nine 'Glens of Antrim'. The unique waterfall walkway, 3 miles long passes through a National Nature Reserve. Conservation areas, café, caravan site, exhibition centre, toilets and picnic areas. Admission charge. T 028 2955 6000 www.dardni.gov.uk/index/forestry.htm 

 Slemish Mountain (1 mile east of Broughshane) Where Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, is said to have tended livestock as a slave boy in the 5th century. Contact Ballymena Visitor Information Centre for further details T 028 2563 5011 www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk 

 The Walled Garden at Glenarm Castle (2 Castle Lane, Glenarm BT44 0BQ) Dating from the 18th century, The Walled Garden at Glenarm Castle is one of the oldest in Ireland. Beautiful in all seasons the garden is open from May through to September The tea room is open daily from Easter – until 27th September, hosting various events, exhibitions and workshops, as well as the annual tulip festival and P&O Ferries Dalriada Festival. Admission charge. T 028 2884 1203 www.glenarmcastle.com www.dalriadafestival.co.uk 

 The Gobbins (68 Middle Road, Islandmagee) The magnificently restored former late Victorian visitor attraction, the Gobbins Path is an absolutely stunning, dramatic series of tubular bridges, staircases and tunnels clinging to the cliffside just metres above the waves. Be one of the first to sample this great experience which has been described as ‘like walking on water’ when the new visitor centre and path open in August 2015. Admission charge. T 028 2826 0088 www.thegobbinscliffpath.co.uk 

 Carrickfergus Castle (Marine Highway, Carrickfergus BT38 7BG) Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Ireland. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Admission charge. Open all year except Christmas and New Year. T 028 9335 1273 www.doeni.gov.uk things to do whats on