Cairncastle
Ward in Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.878, -5.886 |
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| Dialling code: | 02828 (Larne) |
Cairncastle is a rural electoral ward in the Mid and East Antrim borough of Northern Ireland, sitting on the lower slopes above the Antrim Coast with views towards the Glens of Antrim and Belfast Lough. The ward is characterised by mixed farmland, hedgerow countryside and a small village nucleus; many residents commute to nearby towns such as Ballymena and Larne while others are involved in local agriculture and small businesses.
The area has a quiet but deep-rooted history, with church sites and place‑name archaeology that nod to an ancient cairn from which the name derives, and community life centres on parish activities, village halls and grassroots sport. Its scenic location makes it popular with walkers and visitors exploring the coast and glens, and local efforts tend to balance conserving rural character with supporting modest tourism and village services.
Postcode districts covering Cairncastle
Most populated places nearby
- Antrim Centre 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Dundonald 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Holywood 17.3 miles27.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Craigyhill Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Gardenmore Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Maidens Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Curran and Inver Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Kilwaughter Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Ballycarry and Glynn Ward 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Carnlough and Glenarm Ward 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Islandmagee Ward 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Woodburn Ward 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Slemish Ward 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Kilroot Ward 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Ballyclare East Ward 9.6 miles15.4 km
Example postcodes in Cairncastle
BT40 1FB, BT40 2QX, BT40 2QS, BT40 2LS, BT40 1TR, BT40 2LU, BT40 2RT, BT40 2UA, BT40 2NH … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Belfast International Airport 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Larne Town Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Larne Harbour Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
Hotels near Cairncastle Ad
- Ballygally Castle 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Halfway House Hotel 2 miles3.2 km
- Curran Court Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Londonderry Arms Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Cairncastle
- Cairncastle Primary School Primary
- Linn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sallagh Braes Hill 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Larne Harbour Harbour 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Glenarm Castle Estate 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Red Hall Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Drumnasole Estate 10.3 miles16.7 km
- Castle Dobbs Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Orlands Estate 11 miles17.8 km
- Crebilly House Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Glenravel House Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Ballygarvey Estate 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Upton Castle Estate 15 miles24.1 km
- Loughermore Estate 15.3 miles24.7 km