Dunluce Castle
A medieval castle ruin standing on the edge of a sea cliff. Legend says the kitchen once fell into the sea on a stormy night.
Dunluce Castle was founded in the 13th century and later became a stronghold of the MacDonnell family. It is built on a basalt sea cliff connected to the mainland by a single small bridge. Legend says that on a stormy night in 1639, the kitchen and its cook fell into the sea. The castle ruins and the cliffs form one of Northern Ireland's most classic views. The castle also served as the model for Pyke, the stronghold of the Greyjoy family in Game of Thrones. Admission is about £7, and roadside viewpoints offer free exterior photos. It is about 5 km from the Giant's Causeway.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Old Bushmills Distillery
- Giant's Causeway
- Portstewart Strand
- The Dark Hedges
- Ballintoy Harbour
- Mussenden Temple & Downhill Demesne
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- Rathlin Island