From Ballycastle we are off to the Glens of Antrim

For me this is one of the most impressive drives. From Ballycastle we drive on winding narrow roads along the coast and through the villages of Cushendun, Cushendall, Waterfoot, Carnlough and Glenarm. The nine glens of Antrim are called Glentaisie, Glenshesk, Glendun, Glencorp, Glenaan, Glenballyeamon, Glenariff , Glencloy and Glenarm. The one in the picture is Glenariff and well worth a stop over. Here you will understand why people claim that Ireland has forty shades of green.

The lazy little villages of Cushendun, Cushendall, Waterfoot, Carnlough and Glenarm all have their individual charm and you'll find the coffee shops worth a break. I find the village of Carnlough very enticing. It is at the bottom of Glencloy and has a great beach when the tide is out. The little fishing harbour and the limestone bridge used to carry the limestone by rail from the quarry to the waiting little steamers but the industry has long gone. Interesting in Carnlough is to stop over on the main street at the Londonderry Arms Hotel. It has changed little over the years and it's claim to fame is that it was once owned by Sir WInston Churchill. The hotel serves meals - great ones, I promise you won't leave hungry or you can just have a pint or a coffee in the bar.