Torr Head
A headland at the northeastern tip of Northern Ireland, from which you can see Scotland’s Kintyre peninsula about 20 km away on clear days.
Torr Head lies at the northeastern tip of County Antrim and is one of the closest points in Ireland to Scotland. On clear days the Kintyre peninsula across the water is clearly visible. At the top of the headland are the ruins of a 19th-century coastguard station and an ancient stone fort, making it a short hike with good photo spots. To get there you must take the Torr Head Scenic Route, which links Cushendun and Ballycastle. The road is very narrow with many steep bends, so large vehicles and motorhomes should not attempt it. Drive slowly in a car. Entry is free, with a few roadside parking spaces.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cushendun Caves
- Rathlin Island
- Glenariff Forest Park
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- Ballintoy Harbour
- The Dark Hedges
- Giant's Causeway
- Old Bushmills Distillery