Northern Ireland Travel Guide

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Top Things to See

Cave Hill
It's worth the climb to the summit of Cave Hill for superb views over the city.

Down Cathedral
Visit what is alleged to be St Patrick's Grave at Down Cathedral (www.downcathedral.org), Downpatrick..

Dunluce Castle
Seek out more photo opportunities along this stretch of coastline, at the massive cliff-top ruins of Dunluce Castle (www.northantrim.com/dunlucecastle.htm).

Giant's Causeway
Wonder at one of Ireland's most famous natural attractions, located on the Antrim coastline - the remarkable Giant's Causeway (www.giantscausewayofficialguide.com), whose hexagonal volcanic formations have fascinated visitors for centuries, and have taken their place in Irish legend.

Glens of Antrim
Admire the nine Glens of Antrim, renowned for their beauty, running inland from the rugged and spectacular eastern coast.

Marble Arch Caves
Take an underground boat trip to see the magnificent caverns of Marble Arch Caves, Florencecourt (www.marblearchcaves.net).

Silent Valley
Escape to the tranquility of the Silent Valley in County Down (www.newryandmourne.gov.uk/tourism/activities/forest/silent_valley.asp) and the remarkable Mountains of Mourne.

Ulster Museum
Experience Northern Ireland's best art, archaeology and natural history collections at Belfast's Ulster Museum (www.ulstermuseum.org.uk).

Top Things to Do

Angling
From Salmon to Sea Trout, Northern Ireland is considered one of Europe's best angling destinations. Try Lower Lough Erne in the Fermanagh Lakelands and the rivers of the Causeway Coast in Antrim for some prime spots.

Cycling
Northern Ireland offers many long distance National Cycle Network routes as well as smaller trails for a lighter jaunt. Get familiar with Belfast with a guided cycle tour of the city.

Drink Guinness
Enjoy a pint of Guinness in the National Trust-owned Crown Liquor Saloon (www.crownbar.com), an ornate Victorian public house opposite Belfast's Grand Opera House (www.goh.co.uk).

Explore Devenish Island
Take a boat trip to the monastic ruins of Devenish Island, in County Fermanagh (www.fermanaghlakelands.com), to the southwest of the province.

Golf
Royal Portrush (www.royalportrush.com) and Royal County Down at Newcastle (www.royalcountydown.org) are renowned coastal golf courses.

Historical tour
Take a guided tour around the focal points of Belfast's troubled recent history, including the Shankill and Falls Roads to see the famous Republican and Unionist wall murals

Taste a tumbler
Salivate at the famous Bushmills whiskey distillery (www.bushmills.com).