| The Glens of Antrim |
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The Glens of Antrim - Scenic vue from the Torr Head road
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The Glens of Antrim - Scenic vue from the Torr Head road
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Glens of Antrim is the name given to the stunning glacier-gouged
valleys along the coast between Cushendun and Glenarm. Torr Head Scenic
Road is well worth being taken although one has to ensure he will be
able to cope with the precarious and narrow roads and the steep slopes
high above the sea. The views on a clear day are breathtaking and worth
the fright. The road will take you to amazing places such as Fair Head,
Murlough Bay or Torr Head. |
Cushendun is a particular seaside village with Cornish-style cottages
dating back to the early 20th century. The sandy beach and a series of
caves in the red sandstone cliffs make it worth a detour.
Cushendall is the largest village in the Glens of Antrim but has no
major interest for the visitor, apart maybe from the red sandstone
tower which was erected in the 19th century and inspired by a chinese
building. The ruins of Layde Old Church and the Neolithic tomb of
Ossian’s Grave near |
Cushendall will keep you entertained for a while.
The prettiest of the Glens of Antrim is undoubtedly Glenariff, which
was once compared to ‘a Switzerland in miniature’ by writer Thackeray,
although it does not really resemble that country. The Ess-na-Larach
Waterfall which is located in Glenariff Forest Park (call 21758232 for
information) is the main attraction in the area. There are a number of
walking trails in the park if you are willing to do a nice walk.
Carnlough has a lovely harbour and a great sand beach. Across the main
street stands a stone bridge which once carried a railway and is now a
walkway leading to the gorgeous Cranny Falls. The oldest village in the
glens, Glenarm hides the private estate of Glenarm Castle which is
still inhabited by the MacDonnell family. The old village is full of
fine Georgian houses. |
