Ballycastle
Ward in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 55.202, -6.252 |
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| Population: | 5,566 |
| Dialling code: | 02820 |
Ballycastle is a small coastal town and electoral ward in the northern part of the Causeway Coast and Glens district of Northern Ireland. Sitting on the Antrim coast it has a sheltered harbour, sandy beaches and acts as a ferry gateway to Rathlin Island, while the dramatic basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway lie a short drive away; tourism, fishing and local services are key to the local economy.
The area blends maritime heritage with a strong traditional culture - long‑running fairs and a lively folk‑music scene are part of its calendar - and nearby historic sites such as Bonamargy Friary and the Glens of Antrim offer easy access to walking and history. Community life is shaped by small shops, cafés and coastal pursuits, with seasonal visitors adding to the social buzz.
Postcode districts covering Ballycastle
Neighbouring places
- Torr Head and Rathlin Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Kinbane Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Giant's Causeway Ward 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Loughguile and Stranocum Ward 9.6 miles15.5 km
Example postcodes in Ballycastle
BT54 6LU, BT54 6JX, BT54 6BY, BT54 6DR, BT54 6BS, BT54 6LF, BT54 6QH, BT54 6AS, BT54 6ED … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 37.6 miles60.5 km
- Belfast International Airport 37.7 miles60.6 km
- Ballymoney Railway Station 14 miles22.5 km
- Portrush Railway Station 15.9 miles25.5 km
Hotels near Ballycastle Ad
- The Salthouse Hotel 0.7 miles1.1 km
Schools in Ballycastle
- Ballycastle High School Secondary
- Ballycastle Integrated Primary School Primary
- Cross and Passion College Secondary
- Gaelscoil an Chaistil Primary
- St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ballycastle Marina Marina 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Gobban Saers Castle Archaeological site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bonamargy Abbey Archaeological site 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bruces Castle Archaeological site 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Dunseverick Harbou Harbour 7.4 miles12 km
- Ballylough House Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Dundarave Estate 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Lisanoure Castle Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- Benvardin House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Dunluce Castle Historic site 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Dunluce Castle Archaeological site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Beardiville Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km