The Cushendun Caves are an incredible site to explore on the Causeway Coastal Route. These stunning rock cavities have been naturally eroded over 400 million years.

You can explore these remarkable caves for free. Just 1 hour drive from Belfast and 20min from Glenariff forest park. You’re going to love them!

While the place is cool to explore, it’s not an overly large area and you will most likely only spend about 15-20 minutes here. Being located on the edge of the charming village of Cushendun makes them a great post-food stop-off.

The Cushendun Beach is just a 5-minute walk away, and it makes for a great spot for a picnic or a refreshing swim.

How to get to the Caves?

It’s just a 5 minute walk from the bridge over the Glendun River in Cushendun village (aim for the Glendun Hotel).Once you cross this bridge, you have to skirt around the Fisherman’s Cottage on the coast, walk past the apartments ,through the two small stone buildings. From there, you’ll start to see the dramatic cave formations in the side of the cliffs.

🎬More recently they featured prominently in the HBO’s Game of Thrones series, they were used for the backdrop of the Stormlands. It’s where Melisandre gave birth to the Shadow Assassin. The caves were also used again in season eight, it’s where the famous battle between Jaime Lannister and Euron Greyjoy took place. You’ll find an information board at the caves entrance which explains a bit more about the scenes and filming that took place there.

☕️The Corner House is a great place to stop for coffee & cake!

🍽️ Mary McBride ‘s is one of the best pub food in Northern Ireland, so be sure to check it out!

🅿️ Free Parking,

Other noteworthy attractions nearby include Cushendall village, Torr Head headland, and Glenariff Forest Park. A visit to this historic and visually captivating corner of the country should not be missed!

💚 As with any natural area please follow the principles of Leave No Trace, respecting the environment and wildlife.