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Cushendun
Also known as: Bun Abhann Duinne
Cushendun — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cushendun is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 138 people. Address: BT44. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 55.1253°, -6.0427°.
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Official information
Cushendun Caves, located on the rugged coast of County Antrim, are a natural wonder formed over 400 million years ago. They gained fame as a filming location for HBO's Game of Thrones, where key scenes were shot, attracting fans and visitors interested in both cinematic history and the area's natural beauty.
From the Wikipedia article
Cushendun (from Irish Cois Abhann Doinne, meaning 'foot of the River Dun') is a small coastal village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It sits off the A2 coast road between Cushendall and Ballycastle. It has a sheltered harbour and lies at the mouth of the River Dun and Glendun, one of the nine Glens of Antrim. The Mull of Kintyre in Scotland is only about 15 miles away across the North Channel and can be seen easily on clear days. In the 2021 census it had a population of 115 people. It is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district. The hamlet of Knocknacarry is nearby.
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Background
History
Four miles north of Cushendun is the carnanmore passage cairn. This well-preserved cairn is located on a hilltop, is 75 feet in length and is visible is for miles. The chamber has a corbelled roof and is capped with a massive stone slab. Two stones are decorated with lozenges and spirals. Cushendun is where Shane O'Neill, chief of the Tyrone O'Neill dynasty, was killed by the MacDonnells in 1567. Cushendun was designated as a conservation area in 1980, due to its architectural history and location within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In the early 21st century, the caves near Cushendun were used as backdrop in the TV series Game of Thrones.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1253, -6.0427
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT44
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
- Population
- 138
- Opening
- 7 Days per week - 24 hours a day.
- Official site
- www.northantrim.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q641920 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cushendun (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cushendun, Co. Antrim - geograph.org.uk - 1748023.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cushendun Harbour
Marinas · 0.1 km
Johann
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
River Dun
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
Caves of Cushendun
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Cushendun Bay
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Agolagh
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Cushendun Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.5 km
Carra Castle
Castles · 1.0 km
Rock Port
Villages · 1.0 km
Knocknacarry
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Barmeen
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Ballindam
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Cushendun is a village located in Northern Ireland with a population of 138. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 138
- Constituency
- North Antrim
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cushendun?
- Cushendun is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT44).
- What is Cushendun?
- Cushendun — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Cushendun?
- Drivers can use postcode BT44.
- Is Cushendun free to visit?
- Yes, Cushendun is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cushendun?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT44. It sits within the North Antrim parliamentary constituency.