BEST FOR... BIRD LOVERS
Rathlin, Northern Ireland
Around 100 people live alongside a wonderful array of wildlife on Rathlin, Northern Ireland’s only inhabited island. Sitting just north of Ballycastle on the rugged North Antrim coast, the L-shaped isle is steeped in cultural heritage and awash with seafaring history: a number of shipwrecks here include a
World War One cruiser, now a national monument. The island’s terrain combines a dramatic patchwork of idyllic green fields, towering seacliffs and breathtaking coastline for walking. Take the hike from Rathlin harbour to the RSPB Roonivoolin Reserve to enjoy splendid vistas of the coastline and wildlife such as seals, Irish hares and curlews.
HOW TO GET THERE...
Ferries to Rathlin leave from Ballycastle.