Portrush, Ireland
Portrush, situated on the Ramore Head peninsula in Northern Ireland's County Antrim, is a great Irish seaside resort even if the town is more than a bit rundown. Hunt for fossils on the broad beach running east and west and enjoy excellent coastal walks. Take the tots on the Portrush Puffer, a road train tour. Follow the footpath from Curran Strand to the limestone cliffs at White Rocks and on to the romantic Dunluce Castle. Hire a boat and take in the full beauty of the headlands. And should the weather turn cold and rainy or t... Read Morehe little ones tire of the great outdoors, head to one of the town's many indoor family attractions. Engage the kids in discovery at the Portrush Countryside Centre and get your thrills at the indoor water park, a Finn McCool style adventure playground or a local amusement park.
Cycling to Portrush
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Portrush Countryside Centre
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Dunluce Castle
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Getting There
Portrush is situated roughly 60 miles (100 km) northwest of Belfast and just 5 miles (8 km) from Bushmills and 3 miles (5 km) from Portstewart in the far north of Ireland's Country Antrim. Families in search of adventure need not be strapped to the car. You can hike, bike or take public transport to Portrush. The Causeway Coast Way, Ordnance Survey Sheets 4 and 5 or grid reference D062450, starts in Portrush and takes walking enthusiasts along beaches and off-road paths all the way to Ballycastle. National Route 93 is the optimal course for family cyclers. Families traveling from Belfast may want to consider taking a bus or train.
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Family attractions as well as the beach are within walking distance from most points in Portrush.
When to Travel
The one certainty about the weather in Northern Ireland is that it will change more than once each day. It is not unusual to experience rain, sunshine as well as hot and cold in a single day, even in summer. In July, the average daily high is 17° C in the uplands and 19° C at lower altitudes but it can easily reach 30° C. The coldest months are January and February when the average daily high is between 5-7° C. While May and June have the lowest rainfall plan for rain on holiday throughout the year.
Things to Keep in Mind
Don't let the town's urban sprawl dissuade you. The beach and attractions, the main reason for any family trek to this corner of the Northern Ireland, offer great family fun.
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