Activities
The Giant's Causeway is the most visited tourist attraction in Ireland, and its strangely shaped rock formations have been described as one of the wonders of the modern world. As well as a visitors centre, there is both a seaside walk and a cliff-top walk with stunning views. The Giant's Causeway is a six mile drive from Ballintoy.
Often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world, this remarkable arrangement of stones calls for an explanation. The peculiar columnar formation was caused by slow and irregular cooling of lava which produced hexagonal cracks. Although the stones are mainly six sided there are some of 3, 5, 7, and 8 sides. The result was to produce fantastic designs that are even given names like: The wishing Chair, My Ladys Fan, The Gaint's Organ, Coffin, and Loom.
Carrick-a-rede rope bridge is one of the most popular attractions on the north coast and is about a miles walk from Ballintoy village. This swinging bridge is not for the faint hearted and is erected each year to allow local fishermen to carry their catch from the salmon fishery on Carrick-a-rede Island back to the mainland.
The rope bridge is 80ft. (25m.) in length.
Whitepark Bay is adjacent to Ballintoy Bay and is just fifteen minutes walk from Portcampley.
It is over a mile long and at the far end is the little salmon fishery called Port Bradden.
In Port Bradden is St. Gobbins which claims to be the smallest church in Ireland.
Ballintoy harbour is the most picturesque in Ireland and is just a five minute walk from Portcampley.
This is a working harbour dealing mainly with salmon and lobster fishing, and some pleasure craft.
There is shop/cafe at the water's edge, a sandy beach at one side, and a pleasant walk to the other.
