northern ireland
NORTHERN IRELAND
The coast of Northern Ireland is separated
from Scotland by the North Channel which,
at its most narrow, is less than 12 nm wide.
Sailors from the Firth of Clyde have for many
years crossed the Channel on weekend visits
to the area, but recent investment in facilities
along the northern coast has meant that the
area is now used as a cruising destination for
sailors from both the Clyde and Argyll coasts.
Belfast Lough is the home of the two largest
marinas in the country – Bangor and
Carrickfergus, which have approximately
800 berths between them together with a
full range of support services. The marinas
are often used as a stopover for boats en
route to Scotland from the south, and their
close proximity to Belfast and its excellent
transport links makes both marinas excellent
locations for crew changes. A short distance
northwards along the coast is Glenarm, a
smaller and more intimate marina close to
the ferry port of Larne.
The northern coast of Antrim, known as
the Causeway Coast, has much to offer the
visiting sailor. The Giants Causeway, the Island on their way to the marina at
spectacular rope bridge at Carrick Arede Ballycastle, before heading further west Looking to Rathlin Island and the Kintyre Coast
and the Bushmills Distillery are perhaps © Causeway Coast and Glens Tourismto Lough Foyle and Londonderry where
the best known features of the area, but you can berth your boat alongside visiting
the numerous glens offer much more than Glenarm Marina cruise ships before setting off to explore © Causeway Coast and Glens Tourism
this. Visiting boats may call in at Rathlin this historic city.
Giants Causeway Antrim For further details visit:
© Causeway Coast and Glens Tourism www.causewaycoastandglens.com
Bangor Marina Carrickfergus Marina
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This recently refurbished and extended
Northern Ireland’s largest and best 300 berth, 5 Gold Anchor marina offers full
equipped marina. A safe haven, friendly marine services, Blue Flag Status and exclusive
service and fine facilities await you. bertholder facilities. Close to restaurants, heritage sites, cinema, superstore and a
Bangor Marina is operated by Quay sailing club, Carrickfergus is ideally located for
Marinas Ltd. exploring Northern Ireland.
BANGOR MARINA, BANGOR, 3 QUAYSIDE, CARRICKFERGUS,
CO. DOWN BT20 5ED NORTHERN IRELAND BT38 8BET: +44(0) 28 93366 666
T: 02891 453297 F: 02891 453450 F: +44(0) 28 93350 505
ajaggers@quaymarinas.com waterfront@carrickfergus.org
www.quaymarinas.com www.carrickferguswaterfront.co.uk
www.sailscotland.co.uk
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