The Top Things to Do in and Around Ballymena, Northern Ireland
The home of Slemish Mountain and Dooey’s Cairn has so much to offer tourists. From award-winning hotels to heritage sites, Ballymena must be on your holiday checklist for Northern Ireland. Check out Culture Trip’s guide to the must-see attractions and locations.
1. Glenariff Forest Park
Forest, Park
While the locals are in the loop when it comes to the views of Glenariff Forest, including Mull of Kintyre and the waterfalls within, most visitors will miss out on a stunning walking trail in this enchanting forest, which features 1185 hectares of dense woodland. The top of any visitor’s list will be the three-mile (4.8-kilometre) waterfall walkway, a woodland walking path that takes you along all the visible waterfalls in one of Northern Ireland’s National Nature Reserves.
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