Things to do in Bushmills

Beautiful scenery in an unreal setting, definitely worth the detour. The audio guides are a great extra for interesting stories about the Giant's Causeway, the geology as well as the folklore surrounding it.

Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle in Northern Ireland, the seat of Clan McDonnell. It is located on the edge of a basalt outcrop in County Antrim and is accessible via a bridge that connects it to the mainland. The castle is flanked on either side by steep cliffs, which was an important factor for early Christians and Vikings, who were attracted to the site where there had been earlier Irish fortresses. The first castle was built in the 13th century at Dunluce, which was the seat of the Earls of Antrim until they were impoverished by the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Since then, the castle has deteriorated and parts of it have been used as material for nearby buildings.

Because "Game of Thrones" was filmed here, it became famous and became a pilgrimage site for fans of the game, and thus became a popular tourist attraction. In fact, it is a boulevard formed by strange big trees, and the sloping grass and cows on both sides are a nice sight.

The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge connects the main island of Ireland with a small island. The bridge spans between two cliffs and is very dangerous. Because it is located on the seashore, the wind is very strong, and walking on it swaying back and forth really requires some courage.

However, if we were not in a good mood and followed the locals up the hillside, we would have mistaken this place for a "peaceful and tranquil" place. When we climbed up the small dirt slope with our hands and feet, we saw the rolling Atlantic Ocean. The waves hit the rocks with such force that they directly turned the seawater into sea foam. I tried to tighten my clothes to prevent myself from being blown down by the sea breeze that whistled past my ears, but it turned out to be futile. The sky was still misty after the rain, and the misty golden sunlight and the azure blue sea, as well as the stone cottage and dam, were completely a piece of paradise. Locals brought their children here to hike and fish, and some brought their dogs to jog on the beach.

The scenery of this place is very beautiful. In addition, there are many tourists here, so it is quite crowded and full of people.

The magnificent castle embodies the history, culture, and glory of Scotland. The visitor pathways and signage were well-organized, and there was even an audio guide in Mandarin, which allowed tourists like us who don't speak English to gain a deeper understanding of the castle. The staff at the visitor center were warm and attentive, and the police officers in the square outside the castle were friendly and responsible, helping me find my lost wife.

Awesome place! Had an amazing experience—highly recommended for everyone to visit!