Islands · Northern Ireland
The Maidens
In or near Ballygalley.
The Maidens — island in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Maidens is located in Northern Ireland, with the nearest railway station being Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, which is 8.6 km away. Entry to the island is free.
About
The Maidens is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.9289°, -5.7278°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Maidens (Irish: Na Maighdeanacha) or Hulin Rocks (Irish: Na Faoilinn, meaning 'the seagulls') are two islets and several skerries in the North Channel off County Antrim in Northern Ireland. The Eastern Maiden or Southern Rock lies about 9 km from the coast at Ballygalley, or 13 miles from Larne. The West Maiden or Northern Rock is about half a mile further out. Lighthouses were built on both rocks; the West Maiden was abandoned in 1903 and the East Maiden was automated in 1977.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9289, -5.7278
- Nearest railway station
- Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3776778 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Maidens (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ancien phare des Maidens.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Maidens lighthouses
Lighthouses · 0.0 km
East Maidens Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.0 km
Ballygalley Head
Climbing & bouldering crags · 8.1 km
Cairncastle
Burial mounds & barrows · 8.2 km
The Ballygally Resident Polar Bear
Public art & sculpture · 8.5 km
Brown’s Bay
Natural landmarks · 8.6 km
Drains Bay
Natural landmarks · 8.6 km
Giant Bird Table
Public art & sculpture · 8.6 km
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone
Theme parks · 8.6 km
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway
Miniature railways · 8.6 km
Dundressan
Natural landmarks · 8.7 km
Carnfunnock Country Park
Parks · 8.7 km
Nearby
📷 3Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
The Maidens lighthouses
The Maidens lighthouses — lighthouse in Northern Ireland.
📷 5Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
East Maidens Lighthouse
East Maidens Lighthouse — a lighthouse in northern ireland.
📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · Northern Ireland
Ballygalley Head
Ballygalley Head — a climbing crag in northern ireland.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland
Cairncastle
Cairncastle — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
The Ballygally Resident Polar Bear
The Ballygally Resident Polar Bear — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Brown’s Bay
Brown’s Bay — a natural feature in northern ireland.
Where to eat & stay near The Maidens
Places to stay
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Carnfunnock Caravan Park
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Curran Caravan Park
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Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods
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The Pink Cottage
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Maidens?
- The Maidens is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Maidens?
- The Maidens — island in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Maidens?
- The nearest railway station is Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, about 8.6 km away. Its coordinates are 54.9289°, -5.7278°.
- Is The Maidens free to visit?
- Yes, The Maidens is free to enter.