Kinbane
Ward in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 55.195, -6.335 |
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| Dialling code: | 02820 (Ballycastle) |
Kinbane sits on the rugged north coast of Causeway Coast and Glens in Northern Ireland, dominated by the dramatic promontory of Kinbane Head. The headland takes its name from the Irish for "white head" and is capped by the atmospheric ruin of Kinbane Castle, a 16th‑century MacDonnell stronghold perched on a limestone outcrop; the cliffs and sea stacks here are important for seabirds and offer sweeping views along the Causeway coastline.
Locally the area is largely rural, with a small community sustained by mixed farming and seasonal tourism: walkers, birdwatchers and visitors en route between Ballycastle, the Giant's Causeway and Rathlin Island often stop to take in the scenery and the castle ruins. The ward retains a strong coastal and Gaelic cultural feel, with a history tied to local clans and maritime life rather than heavy industry.
Postcode districts covering Kinbane
Neighbouring places
- Ballycastle Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Giant's Causeway Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Torr Head and Rathlin Ward 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Loughguile and Stranocum Ward 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Dervock Ward 8.7 miles14 km
Example postcodes in Kinbane
BT54 6JP, BT54 6JA, BT53 8QA, BT54 6HA, BT54 6RX, BT54 6WD, BT54 6JE, BT53 8UF, BT54 6WG … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 34.3 miles55.2 km
- Belfast International Airport 37.5 miles60.3 km
- Ballymoney Railway Station 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Portrush Railway Station 12.6 miles20.3 km
Hotels near Kinbane Ad
- The Salthouse Hotel 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Bushmills Inn 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Bayview Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Causeway Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
Local points of interest
- Ballycastle Marina Marina 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Gobban Saers Castle Archaeological site 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Bonamargy Abbey Archaeological site 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Dunseverick Harbou Harbour 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Ballylough House Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Dundarave Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Benvardin House Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Bruces Castle Archaeological site 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Dunluce Castle Historic site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Dunluce Castle Archaeological site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Beardiville Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Lisanoure Castle Estate 10 miles16.2 km