Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Knocknacarry
Also known as: Cnoc na Cora
Knocknacarry — 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
Knocknacarry is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 138 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 55.1167°, -6.0500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Knocknacarry ( NOK-nə-KYAR-ee; from Irish Cnoc na Caraidh / Cnoc na Cora 'hill of the weir' – referring to a weir diverted off the River Dun which operated a watermill) is a hamlet and townland (of 155 acres) about 1 kilometre west of Cushendun and 17 kilometres south-east of Ballycastle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Glenarm Lower and the civil parish of Layd. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 138 people. It is within the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area. Knocknacarry lies within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designated in 1988. St. Ciaran's Primary School, which also serves the village of Cushendun and the wider local area, is in Knocknacarry. The river bed of the River Dun at Knocknacarry Bridge, north of Knocknacarry, is of scientific interest in the field of mineralogy and an example of Cushendun Granite.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1167, -6.0500
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT44 0NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
- Population
- 138
Sources
- wikidata: Q1651104 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Knocknacarry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Agolagh
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Ballyagan
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Rock Port
Villages · 0.9 km
River Dun
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Johann
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Cushendun
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Cushendun Harbour
Marinas · 1.1 km
Caves of Cushendun
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Aghagheigh
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Barmeen
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Cushendun Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
Cushendun Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Knocknacarry is a small town in Northern Ireland with a population of 138. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 138
- Constituency
- North Antrim
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Things to see in Knocknacarry
36 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Knocknacarry →
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📷 3Viewpoints · Northern Ireland
The Glens of Antrim
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Red bay Lifeboat Station
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Upper Broghindrummin
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Altmore Upper
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Retreat railway station
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📷 3Parks · Northern Ireland
Ronan's Way car park & trails
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Drunks’ Tower
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Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Ossian's Grave
Ossian's Grave — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Layd Old Church (ruins)
Layd Old Church (ruins) — a historic house in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
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Cottage Park
Cottage Park — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Lurigethan
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Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Crockaneel
Crockaneel — a mountain in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Gruig Top
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Nearby
Where to eat & stay near Knocknacarry
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Cushendun Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Cushendall Caravan Holiday Park
Cushendall Caravan Holiday Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Maguire's Stranf Caravan Park
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knocknacarry?
- Knocknacarry is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT44 0NJ).
- What is Knocknacarry?
- Knocknacarry — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Knocknacarry?
- Drivers can use postcode BT44 0NJ.
- Is Knocknacarry free to visit?
- Yes, Knocknacarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knocknacarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT44 0NJ. It sits within the North Antrim parliamentary constituency.