Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Drains Bay
In or near Drains Bay.
Drains Bay — a natural feature in northern ireland.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway · 1.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Drains Bay is a named natural feature in northern ireland, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Drains Bay is a natural landmark located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT40. This coastal area features a pebbled beach and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. It is a notable spot for local wildlife and offers opportunities for coastal walks. The bay's natural beauty attracts visitors looking for a tranquil environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8809, -5.8336
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT40 2LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway — 1.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651015 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Castles · 0.4 km
Droagh Motte
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone
Theme parks · 1.1 km
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway
Miniature railways · 1.1 km
Carnfunnock Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Carnfunnock Country Park
Parks · 1.4 km
Giant Bird Table
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Amphitheater Carnfunnock
Theatres · 1.4 km
Drains Bay
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Ballygalley Head
Climbing & bouldering crags · 2.1 km
Greenland Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.1 km
Cairncastle
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drains Bay?
- Drains Bay is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT40 2LF).
- What is Drains Bay?
- Drains Bay — a natural feature in northern ireland.
- How do I get to Drains Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT40 2LF.
- How do I get to Drains Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT40 2LF.