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The best driving roads in Northern Ireland
5 driving roads in Northern Ireland, including 1 world icon, each with its route, climb and best seasons.
Roads51 world icon
Combined76 mi122 km of driving
High point391 m1,283 ft
Northern Ireland’s coast roads are among the most scenic in these islands, led by the Causeway Coastal Route along the Antrim cliffs and glens. Here are the best of them.
The roads
Causeway Coastal Route39 mi · 1 h 19 min · 40 cornersView the roadbook ›
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Driving in Northern Ireland: common questions
What is the best driving road in Northern Ireland?
Causeway Coastal Route is the place to start. One of the world’s great coast roads, tracing the Glens of Antrim toward the Giant’s Causeway.
How many great driving roads does Northern Ireland have?
5 roads in our catalogue, 76 miles of driving in all, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.