Amy and Adrian’s Glenarm guidebook
Sightseeing
Glenarm has long been a port of call for sailors and yachtsmen travelling to and from Scotland's island-studded western coast and has proved a welcoming haven to visitors from all over the world.
The marina is a short walk from our apartment and I always enjoy looking at the fancy yachts and dreaming about which one I'd buy if I won the lottery!
There's also a great view from the harbour's end and on a clear day you can see all the way to Scotland.
Glenarm Marina
Coast RoadGlenarm has long been a port of call for sailors and yachtsmen travelling to and from Scotland's island-studded western coast and has proved a welcoming haven to visitors from all over the world.
The marina is a short walk from our apartment and I always enjoy looking at the fancy yachts and dreaming about which one I'd buy if I won the lottery!
There's also a great view from the harbour's end and on a clear day you can see all the way to Scotland.
A beautiful forest with a wide variety of trees and plants - the scent of bluebells and wild garlic is incredible.
The walk along the river is beautiful with wonderful views of the river and the thick lush undergrowth. You might even be lucky enough to spot a red squirrel!
The paths are easy to follow with a few uphills but it's mostly easy terrain. A great way to spend an afternoon in Glenarm.
Glenarm Forest
A beautiful forest with a wide variety of trees and plants - the scent of bluebells and wild garlic is incredible.
The walk along the river is beautiful with wonderful views of the river and the thick lush undergrowth. You might even be lucky enough to spot a red squirrel!
The paths are easy to follow with a few uphills but it's mostly easy terrain. A great way to spend an afternoon in Glenarm.
Glenarm Castle, home to the McDonnell family, Earls of Antrim is one of Ireland’s most important historic Estates. Enjoy enchanted walks in the Walled Garden, homemade food in the Tea Room, freshly made Gelato ice-cream in The Milk Parlour and exceptional retail in The Castle Shop, The Byre and Shambles Workshop.
Let your little ones take a turn in the driving seat at our Mini Land Rover Experience: Ireland’s first ever off-road adventure designed just for them.
Over the past twenty years the Glenarm Castle Walled Garden has been beautifully restored by Viscount and Viscountess Dunluce. They are a wonderful way to pass a few hours at any time of year and especially delightful in the summer.
Visit the Glenarm Castle website to check opening times and entry prices.
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Glenarm Castle noWalled Garden
2 Castle LaneGlenarm Castle, home to the McDonnell family, Earls of Antrim is one of Ireland’s most important historic Estates. Enjoy enchanted walks in the Walled Garden, homemade food in the Tea Room, freshly made Gelato ice-cream in The Milk Parlour and exceptional retail in The Castle Shop, The Byre and Shambles Workshop.
Let your little ones take a turn in the driving seat at our Mini Land Rover Experience: Ireland’s first ever off-road adventure designed just for them.
Over the past twenty years the Glenarm Castle Walled Garden has been beautifully restored by Viscount and Viscountess Dunluce. They are a wonderful way to pass a few hours at any time of year and especially delightful in the summer.
Visit the Glenarm Castle website to check opening times and entry prices.
A five minute drive from Glenarm, this sheltered and compact harbour is the focal point of Carnlough village. There's also a popular beach for paddling and sandcastle building.
The harbour is used by pleasure boats and fishing boats and has opportunities for sea angling.
Carnlough Harbour is one of the must-see stop offs along the Causeway Coastal route for Game of Thrones fans. You'll recognise the stony staircase leading down to the sea, filmed as part of the Free City of Braavos Canal, where Arya Stark crawled up from the waters after being stabbed by the Waif.
Here you'll find bars, restaurants and take-aways and lots of shops selling souvenirs.
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Carnlough Harbor
58 Harbour RdA five minute drive from Glenarm, this sheltered and compact harbour is the focal point of Carnlough village. There's also a popular beach for paddling and sandcastle building.
The harbour is used by pleasure boats and fishing boats and has opportunities for sea angling.
Carnlough Harbour is one of the must-see stop offs along the Causeway Coastal route for Game of Thrones fans. You'll recognise the stony staircase leading down to the sea, filmed as part of the Free City of Braavos Canal, where Arya Stark crawled up from the waters after being stabbed by the Waif.
Here you'll find bars, restaurants and take-aways and lots of shops selling souvenirs.
City/town information
Larne is the first town on the scenic Antrim Coast Road that leads to the Glens of Antrim.
Larne has lots of shops and suprmarkets. If you want to buy supplies for visiting Glenarm and exploring the Antrim coast stop off here to stock up.
Larne is about 15 minutes by car from Glenarm. There are lots of bars and restaurants and it's easy to drive into the town along the Coast Road and through the dramatic Black Arch.
If you want, before hitting the Coast Road, there’s a mile-long stretch of promenade that makes for a charming walk and has wonderful views across the Irish Sea to Scotland.
Larne
Larne is the first town on the scenic Antrim Coast Road that leads to the Glens of Antrim.
Larne has lots of shops and suprmarkets. If you want to buy supplies for visiting Glenarm and exploring the Antrim coast stop off here to stock up.
Larne is about 15 minutes by car from Glenarm. There are lots of bars and restaurants and it's easy to drive into the town along the Coast Road and through the dramatic Black Arch.
If you want, before hitting the Coast Road, there’s a mile-long stretch of promenade that makes for a charming walk and has wonderful views across the Irish Sea to Scotland.
Nearby pubs
A traditional, cosy wee Irish pub, The Bridge End Tavern has a range of drinks and pours a superb pint of Guinness. There's a popular outside seating area for drinks in the Summer.
The Bridge End Tavern
1 Toberwine StA traditional, cosy wee Irish pub, The Bridge End Tavern has a range of drinks and pours a superb pint of Guinness. There's a popular outside seating area for drinks in the Summer.
There are two traditional pubs in Glenarm. Both are cosy, welcoming and serve a great range of pints, wines and liquors.
The Coast Road Inn
3 Toberwine StreetThere are two traditional pubs in Glenarm. Both are cosy, welcoming and serve a great range of pints, wines and liquors.
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Bring food for evening meals.
There aren't any restaurants open at night in Glenarm. There are some a little further away in Carnlough or Larne, but not in walking distance of the apartment. If you aren't driving then make sure to bring food to prepare your own meals. There is a well stocked shop right next door though, so don't worry, even if you arrive empty handed you won't starve!