Section of the Causeway Coast Way/Ulster Way from Portvradden to Dunseverick Harbour is closed until further notice. In the 800s, Vikings took the castle but it is noted that it was the only time the castle was breeched. Tags: Causeway Coast, Dunseverick, Game of Thrones, Portbradden, Slieve Commedagh Overnighter: A Sunrise Spectacular, Hiking Slieve Donard from the Bloody Bridge, The Causeway Coast: a Photographer’s Dream, Belfast: A guided tour of top photography locations, Chimney Rock Mountain: Donard’s wallflower sibling. The route includes walking on beaches, across rocks and along cliff top paths following the Causeway Coast … while out walking it’s all about rugged landscapes for us as a family. The Mournes are well within reach on a day trip but if you go beyond the wall, so to speak, you’ll probably have to commit to an overnight but sure that just makes a weekend out of it. The castle was occupied continuously until its capture and final destruction by Cromwellian troops in the 1650s. Visit Belfast’s Falls and Shankill neighborhoods, see the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway, sign the Peace Wall, and walk the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge all in one day. Dunseverick Falls, Bushmills: See 17 reviews, articles, and 28 photos of Dunseverick Falls, ranked No.10 on Tripadvisor among 15 attractions in Bushmills. Route map for 'Portrush To Dunseverick Walk' - a 20.76km walking route near Portrush, UK. This tour saves you time and money, as it includes round-trip transport from Dublin and all entrance fees, so you can conveniently explore without dealing with long lines. Simply enter on the day. The first house on the bay has been renovated eccentrically with a private summer seating area on the roof of the boathouse across the lane. Plan to visit Dunseverick Falls, United Kingdom. Get details of Location, timings and contact. We repeatedly had to pause and just take it all in, murmuring aloud how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place and no wonder our coastline has become synonymous with talk of dragons and all things Game of Thrones – it is an astounding backdrop to film on without a doubt. Walking & Hiking. More unusual is the blue and white St Gobbans church. The path continues along one of the nicest coastal walks to Dunseverick Harbour. The curtain wall encloses a large courtyard and there is evidence of other wooden buildings within it. Portbradden Harbour: Bug walk from Ballintoy to Dunseverick - See 45 traveller reviews, 28 candid photos, and great deals for Bushmills, UK, at Tripadvisor. Dunseverick Castle was once a ‘royal site’ with a history of resident Ulster clans, the great road north from Tarra ending here, raiding Vikings and … Portbraddan. So, if you’d like a hike that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of daily life to enjoy some quality time in nature, then Portbradden to Dunseverick’s for you one hundred per cent. Continue along the path passing a series of rocky bays to Dunseverick Harbour. A six mile walk from Portbradden to the famous Giant's Casueway Image: gettyimages We encountered only a handful of people along the route last time we visited, despite the fact that it was a glorious day. With three energetic kids and a husky pup to amuse (tire out!) Tucked away at the base of a cliff-face on the western end … The Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust is a charity devoted to protecting and enhancing the unique heritage of the Causeway Coast and Glens area. The Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust welcome any donations. In 1551 the castle was besieged by Lord Deputy, Sir James Croft and again in 1555 when the castle suffered some damage from cannon, but it was never captured. Portbraddan from White Park Bay. The cannon in the garden were salvaged after they were thrown ashore in fearsome winter gales over the years. Dunseverick Castle is named for its legendary founder, Sovarky and the earliest known clan that owned it were the O’Flynns. The last house in the row overlooking the bay operated as a salmon fishing station until the 1980s. Seriously though, when we stopped off here towards the end of the summer to introduce our husky pup, Kai, to the Causeway Coast, we were no sooner on the trail than we felt like we were in a scene from The Famous Five – the lushness of the grass, the good weather, the sweeping curves of the hilly terrain, the jutting coastland all lending themselves to a picture-perfect storybook kind of sensation. Care is needed when crossing these rocks. As you make your way around the coast from Portbradden you will spot numerous interesting features for budding explorers to investigate and if your children are anything like mine, they will find with plenty of opportunity to climb, roll, run freely and generally burn off some steam – the perfect playground!