Torr Head and Rathlin

Ward in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland

Coordinates:55.19, -6.196
Dialling code: 02820 (Ballycastle)
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The area around Torr Head sits on the wild, rocky tip of the Antrim coastline in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland. It’s a dramatic headland of cliffs and windswept heath with sweeping sea views towards Scotland, popular with walkers, photographers and anyone after remote coastal scenery and strong marine air.

Rathlin lies just offshore and is Northern Ireland’s only inhabited offshore island, famous for rich seabird colonies including puffins and razorbills and for its RSPB reserve. A small, close-knit community relies on fishing, small-scale agriculture and seasonal tourism, while archaeological remains and castle ruins hint at a long and often turbulent history; the island is reached by a short ferry from Ballycastle.

Postcode districts covering Torr Head and Rathlin

Neighbouring places

Example postcodes in Torr Head and Rathlin

BT53 8SZ, BT44 0NU, BT53 8RR, BT44 0SU, BT44 0PP, BT54 6PH, BT44 0QD, BT44 0PH, BT53 8SR … See all

Transport links

  • Belfast International Airport 36.8 miles
  • City of Derry Airport 39.5 miles
  • Ballymoney Railway Station 15.2 miles
  • Portrush Railway Station 18.1 miles

Hotels in Torr Head and Rathlin Ad

Schools in Torr Head and Rathlin

  • Armoy Primary School Primary
  • Barnish Primary School Primary
  • Glenann Primary School Primary
  • St Ciaran's Primary School Primary
  • St Mary's Primary School Primary
  • St Olcan's Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Bonamargy Abbey Archaeological site 1 mile
  • Gobban Saers Castle Archaeological site 1.6 miles
  • Ballycastle Marina Marina 2.1 miles
  • Bruces Castle Archaeological site 7.5 miles
  • Dunseverick Harbou Harbour 9.8 miles
  • Lisanoure Castle Estate 11.1 miles
  • Ballylough House Estate 12.1 miles
  • Dundarave Estate 12.7 miles
  • Benvardin House Estate 13.3 miles
  • Glenravel House Estate 14.3 miles
  • Drumnasole Estate 14.6 miles
  • Dunluce Castle Historic site 15.2 miles