Portrush puts you at the centre of the Causeway Coast’s best sights — see Things to See Near Portrush for those. If you’ve got extra days and want to range further, here’s what’s worth it.
The two cities
- Belfast — Titanic Belfast, the Cathedral Quarter, and Game of Thrones locations, about 1 hour 15 away.
- Derry — the only complete city walls in Ireland, plus the Derry Girls trail, about 55 minutes away.
Further afield
- Mourne Mountains (Co. Down) — Northern Ireland’s highest range, popular for hiking, about 2 hours from Portrush.
- Marble Arch Caves (Co. Fermanagh) — show caves with an underground boat trip, around 2 hours away.
- Lough Neagh — the largest lake in the British Isles, bordering several counties, with local legend attached to how it was formed.
Closer to home, already covered
If you haven’t already, don’t skip what’s on your doorstep: the Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede, the Dark Hedges, and Mussenden Temple are all closer than either city, and most visitors rate them just as highly.
