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Ballintoy Harbour
Ballintoy Harbour
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Ana L
Navan, Ireland2,682 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
This nice little harbour is always crowded because of Game of Thrones. Difficult to park the car and so much traffic going up/downhill... I would suggest you to leave in the village and take the road down (around 30 min). The harbour is nice but always crowded: try to visit it early or late in the evening, when tours are gone.
Written 17 August 2020
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Gary B
Vancouver, Canada482 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We visited this harbour while on a 3 day tour of Northern Ireland with Rabbies in pre-COVID May 2019. Sorry for the delayed review.

Ballintoy Harbour was the Game of Thrones site for Lordsport, the port of Pyke. The rocky shallow bay outside the harbour is where the Iron Islanders lay Lord Greyjoy to rest by sinking his body into the bay.

Our visit was very short, the guide explained the GoT reference and then left us to wander around the harbour, breakwater and bay. However, it is quite lovely on a clear sunny day and if you are interested in GoT you will recognize the location.
Written 2 September 2021
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MeabhtheRave
Belfast, UK31 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Came for a wee visit as I'd heard the harbour was lovely. I'd also heard it was used in Game of Thrones, but actually forgot about that when we got there. It was a dull day but the waves were spectacular, crashing over the rocks. Theres a small cave to explore and a little cafe and toilet facilities. We didnt stay long as the weather was turning but glad we went for a look. I'm sure in summer its gorgeous. The road down is steep and windy, with a lot of tourists walking on it, so be careful driving.
Written 11 January 2020
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shane😁😁
Northamptonshire, UK14,749 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
This was the highlight of our short stay in Northern Ireland.
Firstly please exercise extreme caution on the way down /up as it is very narrow.....unfortunately a " game of thrones" tour bus hit our car as we ascended!
The pictures I have taken say it all really....ample parking and toilets too and a little food shop which opens at 11 am.
The beach is very pretty and dog friendly....they were everywhere.
Much of the Game of thrones was shot here and there are information boards up explaining a little about this.
A beautiful spot worthy of a full day out.
Visited 4th August 2021.
Written 4 August 2021
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Julie B
Lincolnshire, UK19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
What a beautiful place, so picturesque. If you are a fan of Game of a Thrones you will recognise it as one of the filming locations. A beautiful grey seal was playing ing the harbour and the sea was fabulous. Great location for photography.
Written 16 October 2020
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Eaglet64
Isle of Man, UK1,093 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
We tried to visit this place mid morning but after a drive down a road that quite clearly says it isn’t suitable for camper vans we arrived to find the car park full and cars driving round looking for spaces. There were some camper vans parked there and when we left we came across a huge camper van trying to get down the road and causing chaos as the road was not wide enough for a camper van to pass a car, we all had to back up!

Unfortunately while it looked beautiful I would say if you don’t arrive very early then don’t bother.
Written 7 July 2024
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Wobblybaker
102 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Visited this small harbour whilst staying in Ballintoy. Filming location for Game of Thrones and although small it was a lovely harbour. There is a very nice looking cafe which I didn't use but seemed busy when we were there. It can get very busy and parking can become a problem and the road down is narrow and steep.
Written 27 July 2022
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machinmad
Yaxley, UK2,650 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
The wind was blowing at 45 knots on the day we visited, which whipped up the sea to provide an interesting vista along the shoreline. The waves came crashing down over the rocks and you had to dodge the spray. Even the water in the sheltered harbour was ebbing in and out quickly.

This really is a beautiful place to visit and spent time looking out to sea.
Written 18 June 2022
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CarolineWR
U.K.282 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Fun, narrow windy road down - watched the camper vans & minibuses causing jams! Harbour so pretty and with info boards about GoT filming (if you're into that!) + loads of fans hanging about excitedly pointing out "scenes". Not far to explore, but nice rocks to clamber over and a huge old lime kiln. Great café with outside & inside seating doing lunches, coffees & cakes. Stay & enjoy an hour or so.
Written 24 June 2022
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Lorna D
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Lovely walk by caves we sat along the grass on a beautiful hot sunny day just loving the water and the scenery. Harbour was busy but it was lovely to see people out and about making the most of the beautiful weather . Tip best go later in the day as the car park is small you wont get parked .
Written 12 August 2021
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