Ballycarry and Glynn
Ward in Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.8, -5.794 |
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| Dialling code: | 02828 (Larne) |
The twin villages of Ballycarry and Glynn lie on the east coast of County Antrim in the Mid and East Antrim borough of Northern Ireland, a short drive from the port town of Larne. They sit on a pleasant stretch of the Antrim coast with views towards the North Channel and sit within easy reach of coastal walking routes and quieter seafronts rather than busy tourist centres.
Both places retain a semi-rural, village character: small local shops, churches and historic stone buildings reflect long-established communities, while agriculture, local services and commuting to nearby towns sustain the local economy. There’s a modest maritime heritage and the area is popular with walkers and birdwatchers, so the social life mixes traditional village clubs and churches with people who have moved in for the coastal setting and quieter pace of life.
Postcode districts covering Ballycarry and Glynn
Most populated places nearby
- Antrim Centre 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Dundonald 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Holywood 11.8 miles19 km
Neighbouring places
- Islandmagee Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kilroot Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Curran and Inver Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Woodburn Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Whitehead South Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Gardenmore Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Maidens Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Victoria Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Craigyhill Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Kilwaughter Ward 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Boneybefore Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Burleigh Hill Ward 5.1 miles8.1 km
Example postcodes in Ballycarry and Glynn
BT40 3NJ, BT38 9JG, BT40 3LL, BT40 3FF, BT40 3JJ, BT38 9QH, BT40 3DJ, BT40 3JA, BT38 9JD … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 13 miles20.9 km
- Belfast International Airport 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Magheramorne Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Glynn Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Ballycarry and Glynn Ad
- Altahammond House 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Curran Court Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Ballygally Castle 4 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Halfway House Hotel 8 miles12.9 km
- Dobbins Inn 5.9 miles9.5 km
Schools in Ballycarry and Glynn
- Ballycarry Primary School Primary
- Glynn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Red Hall Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Larne Harbour Harbour 3 miles4.9 km
- Castle Dobbs Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Orlands Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Sallagh Braes Hill 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Craigavad House Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Bangor Marina Marina 10.7 miles17.1 km
- Carnalea House Estate 11 miles17.8 km
- Clandeboye Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Glengormly House Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Portavo House Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km