About Cushendun

The picturesque village of Cushendun is situated at the mouth of the river Dun (The Brown River). The small but charming village nestles at the foot of Glendun, one of the loveliest of the renowned Glens of Antrim and one of the most historic. It has been an attraction and an inspiration for painters and writers from Ireland and abroad.

Cushendun is unspoiled. Most of the village is owned by the National Trust and several improvement schemes have been initiated to enhance its traditional appearance and character. These are, however, facilities and amenities to cater for the visitor, by way of well-appointed guest houses, self catering accommodation, caravan sites and a camping barn. There is a fine grocery store in the centre of the village and two pubs and restaurants. There are in addition river fishing, rambling, sea angling, boating, horse riding and golfing facilities nearby.

The intimacy of the village is enhanced by the small sheltered harbour, and by the nearby beach, reckoned by many to be among the most beautiful on the east coast. The Sea of Moyle laps on the rocky shore; the coast of Scotland, a mere fourteen miles away, can be plainly seen on a clear day. The surrounding hills and glens are a patchwork of hill farms, small fields, hedgerows and traditional stone walls. Fast flowing streams and winding rivers run to meet the sea.

This is a peaceful landscape - one to delight the walker, the cyclist, the fisherman, and the lover of nature. Time stand still among these green hills and valleys. The whole Cushendun area is rich in history, folklore and tradition. To visit this unique place will enrich your experience of the North of Ireland.

Cushendun is unspoiled. Most of the village is owned by the National Trust and several improvement schemes have been initiated to enhance its traditional appearance and character. These are, however, facilities and amenities to cater for the visitor, by way of well-appointed guest houses, self catering accommodation, caravan sites and a camping barn. There is a fine grocery store in the centre of the village and two pubs and restaurants. There are in addition boating, horse riding and golfing facilities nearby.

In an age of uncertainty and change it is refreshing to visit a place like Cushendun and the Antrim Glens, where the pace of life is leisurely; the people are welcoming, the air is fresh and the countryside is beautiful. The pace of life is what you make it in this unique and beautiful corner of Ireland.