Kinnagoe Bay is a secluded beach in Inishowen, County Donegal, Ireland. It is known for being the…read morelocation of the wreck of the Spanish Armada ship "Trinidad Valencera" in 1588; in memory of which a plaque is mounted. The beach is accessible by a weaving road from the top of the hill. There is a small car park at the beach which gets very busy during the summer. the sat nav co ordinates for the car park are N 55° 15.517" W 07° 00.770" It is one of the places of interest on the Inishowen 100 scenic route. Fishing: Kinnagoe bay attracts fisherman from all around Ireland. The wreck of "la trinidad valencera" attracts a lot of fish. By either spinning from the rocks or casting from the beach there is plenty of fish to be caught, including species like : pollack, wrasse, coalfish, dogfish, bass, flounder, and more.

From http://www.visitbuncrana.com/attractions_seaside.php…read moreEnjoy quality time on this 5km blue flag status beach. Its golden sand stretches along the coast with its magnificent views of Lough Swilly, Inch Island and the town of Buncrana. Enjoy a traditional family experience where the kids can paddle, build sandcastles and enjoy an ice-cream while hunting for shells

Nice beach - just park on it…read more This is a lovely, long and wide stretch of sand. No need to look for a parking lot, since you can park ON the beach. Some people here are fishing, some are surfing and some (like us) just enjoy the scenery. Be aware that the western side (from the car entrance) is not pet-friendly, while the eastern side is. Also from here you can get a good look at the Mussenden Temple (featured in GoT also). This beach here was a filming location for GoT - Dragonstone, where the Seven Idols of Westeros were burned. We did arrive here quite late and wished we would have had more time to enjoy this very laid-back beach. There were surprisingly few visitors that day. Not sure it's always like that though.

One of my favourite spots for a walk. Seapark is great as it offers a lovely park in and of itself…read morewith play facilities for kids as well as parking (limited when it gets really busy) and can also be used as the starting point for long costal walks. it also offers one of the best seaside views of Belfast Loch and it is good to see the big ships coming and going from the Harbour. On warmer days there is often a decent ice-cream van there too.

Seapark is a hidden jewel in the North Down crown. The North Down coast is not lacking beauty spots…read morebut Seapark is right up there with the best. On a sunny the day the views over Belfast Lough are unbeatable. The park itself is a 5 minute walk from Holywood High Street and local amenities but you'd think it was a million miles away due to its tranquility. The park facilities include a huge grassy area ideal for summer BBQ's and walking dogs. There's also a refurbished play park, which is always a hit with kids. On a summers day an ice cream van will park up in Seapark and you'll be able to grab yourself a snack in between playing. Seapark is also the beginning of the National Trust North Down Coastal Path that snakes along the coast all the way to Groomsport. If you fancy a walk or cycle on a nice day then look no further than the coastal path. At every corner you'll be hit with stunning beauty and culture (Grey Point Lookout). This is a popular route for dog walkers and you'll often see friendly pooches off their leads, so if you have little ones with you keep them close especially if they are a little bit sheepish around dogs.

I have many very happy memories from sunny childhood days spent at Brown's Bay. A short drive from…read morewhere I live, and at the very end of the Islandmagee peninsula, just outside Larne, it makes for an enjoyable and leisurely drive to get there. The site itself has two car parks (side by side) allowing for parking for approximately 150 cars, with some on-road parking available too. There are onsite loos with disabled a baby changing facilities, and there is also a small shop which is open on a part-time basis and sells essentials, such as the bucket and spade! The beach itself is clean and tidy, with lots of public bins available to keep it that way! The view from the beach provides stunning views across the Atlantic Ocean!

Lovely little beach at the end of the peninsula know as Islandmagee, very clean and tidy. Great…read morespot with a lot of history. If you head down here there is Plenty of parking and a great clean toilet block.

Set in the sheltered Sheep Haven Bay the long sandy strand of Marble Hill extends for about 2km…read more Very popular beach with families and for good reason as it is safe and clean, it is a Blue flag beach. Watched over by lifeguards during the summer months with the very shallow water (even at high tide) and clean well kept shore line makes it perfect for families (and anyone else that enjoys a good beach). It is always a hive of activity with surf schools, anglers, sailors and swimmers all taking to the water. Plenty of sea life roam the waters to keep the amateur marine biologist interested. With all the holiday houses and caravan parks close by it is no surprise that this lovely beach is so popular. It is only going to get busier with the re-opening of the Shannon Hotel. So get there early when the sun comes out otherwise there will be no parking space left!

This was another magical place to see in Northern Ireland. This is not somewhere you would stay for…read morea long, unless you are a Game of Thrones fan. Some of the scenes were filmed here. The coast line is lovely. There is also a very interesting rock hill with two entrances. One ended abruptly when we walked in. I followed the other in for a short distance until a small streamed stopped my progress.

GoT Location - but much more than that!…read more Be sure to visit this place if you are anywhere near it. Of course, since GoT this place has gotten hugely popular. But even if you are not familiar with GoT you definitely have to see this place and its surrounding area. A small road leads you down to a parking lot right next to the harbour. A parking lot which is way too small for all the visitors. We managed to get a spot quickly anyways. Parking is free. If you don't want to take a chance, then there are some spotsjust before the village, all you need to do then is to walk down. The harbour itself is already nice and very picturesque. In the series it's the Iron Islands, where Theon comes home. There is even a plate with some information about it at the harbour. There's a small restaurant too, which was very busy. I believe they are happy that this place became so popular. The day we went - it was a sunday - there were some fishermen with their boats at the harbour. A great chance to buy some freshly caught fish for little money. We bought five fish....all it cost was 3£!! The landscape is very fascinating with interesting rock formations. But most visitors just check out the harbour, take pics and leave. Be sure to spend more time here. Just to the west there is a small cave. And a bit further a trail starts along the shore which goes on for miles. It's a fantastic walk with great views. Every step here in this amazing landscape is worth seeing and worth checking out. There are surprisingly few visitors. A good chance too to let your dog run free. Ours loved it! It's a very atmsopheric landscape full of character. We enjoyed it a lot....a lot more than the Causeway. It's still an almost untouched piece of nature. It's easy to see why the filmmakers chose this place. Definitely one of the must-sees in Northern Ireland! Wanna know more about me and my trips? Check my profile.

I live only a stones throw away from this beautiful park and so I've many great memories from my…read morechildhood of running around in the summer sun playing chasies on the grass, sledding down the snow covered hills during the chilly Winter months or kicking up the leaves on a beautiful Autumns evening. It's a brilliant place to take a walk to clear your head, I've done that only a few thousand times. It's great for somewhere to bring your dog (but clean up any mess, there's a number of special bins for this purpose) or come on a Sunday if you fancy a quick stroll along the sea front, though beware you'll be joining the masses. The path leads from Carrick to Whiteabbey to Hazelbank then you can follow the brilliant new cycle path all the way in to Belfast. Either follow the winding path or stroll along the sandy beaches where you'll often find some intriguing driftwood or some interesting shells. (I love doing this!) There's a new mural on the walls of the tunnels (at the exits leading to Gideons Green or to the Shore Road) that was done recently by a local artist called Michael Dunn and depicts various events and locations around the area, such as the Belfast marathon which follows this route. These tunnels used to be covered in some nasty graffiti from local kids thinking they're funny, so it's great now to see this space being used for some proper art work. Have a look at my pictures to see the mural.

We live close to this amazing park, so we have a chance to spend time here often. Hazelbank is…read moregreat for walking and playing with your dog, there is a children's play area for the kids, many picnic tables and big grass fields as well as outside gym equipment and huge car park. Usually there is an ice cream van as well to treat yourself :) Was in the park in the last few days, the number of pokemon go players are shocking, there are several pokestops so they are sitting in the car and keep collecting the balls & eggs etc. you will see all generations walking there like zombies looking at their phones trying to catch all the pokemons. If you are playing as well, visit the park, Im sure you wont go home without some rare creatures.