Northern Ireland Grand Loop
A road trip starting from Belfast to loop through the North Coast, Derry, the Fermanagh Lakelands, and the Mourne Mountains.
Explore four regions of Northern Ireland in one go, with a more relaxed pace than the 7-day version: two nights on the North Coast, two nights in Fermanagh, and a stay at the foot of the Mourne Mountains via the Game of Thrones Studio Tour on the return journey. You will change accommodations four times, with fewer attractions on long driving days. This is suitable for road trippers with plenty of time; if you prefer not to change hotels frequently, you can omit the western lakelands.
Parking spaces for the Causeway, rope bridge, and Stairway to Heaven must be booked in advance during peak season.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Belfast City Centre
Belfast & Causeway Coast（Belfast City Hall、Crown Liquor Saloon、Cathedral Quarter & St Anne's Cathedral）
Upon arrival, take the airport bus or train into the city. Explore the city centre on foot in the afternoon; there is no need to pick up your car today.
Stay: City Centre around City Hall
Day 2 · Titanic and Peace Walls
Belfast & Causeway Coast（Titanic Belfast、SS Nomadic、Belfast Murals & Peace Walls、Crumlin Road Gaol）
Walk or take a bus to the Titanic Quarter. In the afternoon, take a Black Cab to see the murals, then head to Crumlin Road Gaol.
Visits to the Gaol are guided tours with fixed times; it is recommended to book your slot in advance.
Stay: City Centre around City Hall
Day 3 · Glens and Hedges to the Rope Bridge
Belfast & Causeway Coast（Glenariff Forest Park、The Dark Hedges、Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge、Ballintoy Harbour）
Pick up your car and head north via Ballymena and Glenariff, driving about 3 hours in total to Portrush.
You must arrive at the rope bridge during your booked time slot; vehicles are prohibited on the road section of the Dark Hedges.
Stay: Portrush
Day 4 · Giant's Causeway, Distillery, and Castle
Belfast & Causeway Coast（Giant's Causeway、Old Bushmills Distillery、Dunluce Castle）
Use Portrush as your base for short round trips, driving less than 1 hour in total for the day.
Arrive early at the Causeway to avoid the day-trip tour buses; parking spaces must be booked in advance.
Stay: Portrush
Day 5 · Mussenden Temple to Derry
Belfast & Causeway Coast（Mussenden Temple & Downhill Demesne） → Derry~Londonderry（Derry's Walls、Bogside Murals (People's Gallery)、Free Derry Corner、Guildhall、Peace Bridge）
Drive west along the A2 via Downhill to Derry, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Explore the city on foot in the afternoon.
Stay: Walled City
Day 6 · Folk Park to the Lakelands
Ulster American Folk Park → Enniskillen & Fermanagh Lakelands（Enniskillen Castle）
Drive south along the A5 to Omagh, then continue to Enniskillen, driving about 2 hours in total.
The Folk Park is usually closed on Mondays, so avoid planning this on a Monday.
Stay: Enniskillen Town
Day 7 · Stairway to Heaven and Marble Arch Caves
Enniskillen & Fermanagh Lakelands（Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail、Marble Arch Caves、Florence Court）
Drive from Enniskillen to the southwestern mountains and back, taking about 35 minutes each way. The boardwalk hike takes about half a day.
The boardwalk car park must be booked online; the cave car park is not available for hikers.
Stay: Enniskillen Town
Day 8 · GoT Studio Tour to the Foot of the Mournes
Enniskillen & Fermanagh Lakelands（Castle Coole） → Belfast & Causeway Coast（Game of Thrones Studio Tour）
Drive east along the A4 and M1 to Banbridge, then head south to Newcastle, driving about 2.5 hours in total.
The last entry for the Studio Tour is around 4:00 PM. Allow two to three hours for the visit, and booking is recommended.
Stay: Newcastle (County Down)
Day 9 · Mourne Forest and Strangford
Tollymore Forest Park → Belfast & Causeway Coast（Mount Stewart）
After a walk in Tollymore, take the Strangford ferry to Portaferry, then head north back to Belfast, driving about 2 hours.
The ferry crossing takes about 15 minutes; check the daily schedule before departing.