Irlanda del Nord

I kindly ask for advice on the two best locations from which to move easily by public transport to see the surroundings. We are interested in the Causeway Coastal Route (4-5 days) and the county of Tyrone (4-5) days. thank you

Ciao, Lella.

Sei nel posto giusto per avere dei consigli e conoscere meglio l'Irlanda!

Per cominciare, essendo la Causeway Coastal Route un tratto costiero che va da Belfast a Derry~Londonderry, come base d'appoggio ti consiglierei una di queste due città: sono entrambe ricche di storia e di cultura, e soprattutto sono sedi dei tour operator che organizzano escursioni di un giorno alla scoperta delle bellezze naturali lungo la costa.

Per esplorare la contea di Tyrone invece, ti consiglierei di soggiornare a Omagh, che è la città principale della contea e ospita il famoso Ulster American Folk Park.

Ti ho raggruppato un po' di informazioni (disponibile a questo link) sui tour in pullman e gli itinerari da fare lungo la Causeway Coast e nella contea di Tyrone e sulle offerte esclusive per l'Irlanda del Nord.

Quando avete in programma di venire? Così sia io che gli altri membri della Community ti possiamo dare ulteriori dritte su cosa fare durante la vostra permanenza.

Buona serata!

Francesco

Hi Lella,

You've mentioned exploring the Causeway Coastal Route and can I say you certainly will not be disappointed.  One of the world’s greatroad trips, it stretches from Belfast all the way to Derry/Londonderry.  In fact, Belfast and the Causeway Coast have recentlybeen named Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2018.

Both historic and rejuvenated, Belfast - with TitanicBelfast being a must see attraction - warrants visiting.  Beyond the city the scenic Causeway Coastal Route awaits your exploration.  Perhaps you may prefer to base yourselves in the Causeway Coast and Glens region which offers a variety of accommodation depending on your needs.  For further information on accommodation in the area please visit our website: http://www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com/accommodation.

With regards to transport, the 172/402 Rambler bus service provides a hop-on hop-off service.  Departing Coleraine and finishing in Ballycastle, it stops off at several of the notable sights along the Causeway Coastal Route.  Central in the route is the Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its hexagonal–shaped basalt stones and columns. Click and find out about some more of the sights along the way. http://www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com/Portals/0/downloads/CCRMap2016.pdf

You can also check the opening times of particular attractions in our guide, which can be downloaded at http://www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com/Portals/0/downloads/Causeway-Coast-And-Glens-Visitor-Guide-2017.pdf.

If you have specific questions about the area or need help with booking accommodation we in Coleraine Visitor Information Centre will be only too happy to help you.  

I hope you have a great trip.

Kind regards,
Alison

Hi Lella
Portrush is an excellent location as a base to discover the Causeway Coastal Route and you can arrive by train from Belfast - we provide a complimentary ride from the station on your arrival.  You can use the Rambler Bus Service to explore the route (the bus stops right outside our house!) and visit all the main attractions - the Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Ballintoy and Ballycastle.  You can take the train from Portrush to Derry/Londonderry and connect with a bus to Omagh (my old hometown!) which is the best base for exploring Tyrone.
Have a look at our website Shola Coach House B&B Portrush to check availability for your dates and let us know if you have any further questions.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Best Wishes
Sharon
Shola Coach House B&B Portrush

Ciao, Lella! 

Com'è andato il tuo viaggio in Irlanda del Nord? Sono stati utili i suggerimenti che io e gli altri membri ti abbiamo dato? Sono curioso di sapere com'è stata la tua esperienza e, nel caso ancora tu voglia condividere i ricordi e i bei momenti di questo viaggio, puoi sempre aprire una nuova discussione su Tell Your Story.

A presto!

Francesco