The Dark Hedges is a free filming location well worth planning your visit around. Knocklayd Summit Walk is a brilliant hike for families, and the surrounding area has working farms, historic ruins, and easy access to the coast.
Ballycastle adds a lot to your day — a free beach, a free museum, and a seafront playpark all in one place. For something completely different, Altarichard Forest Stargazing Site is a free dark-sky spot that is hard to forget.
The best days out near Magherahoney
Altarichard Forest Stargazing Site
Sheans Horse Farm
Altnahinch Reservoir (PAE)
Armoy Round Tower
Ballykenver Farmshop & Kitchen
Lissanoure Castle
Dunfin Farm
Knocklayd Summit Walk
The Dark Hedges
Gracehill House (The Dark Hedges Estate)
Ballycastle Farm Shop
Gracehill Golf Club
Ballyrobin Farm Shop
The Salt Spa at The Salthouse
Trench Farm
Moyle Way
Ballycastle Museum
Bonamargy Friary
Ballycastle Golf Club
Ballycastle Beach
Broughgammon Farm
Ballycastle Seafront Playpark
Kintra Boat Tours
Rathlin Island Ferry
Niche Coastal Sauna
Causeway Coast Boat Tours
Jungle Pets
Glendun Viaduct
Watertop Open Farm
Pans Rocks Snorkel (Ballycastle North Beach)
Pans Rocks Cave / The Devil's Churn
Loughareema (The Vanishing Lake)
Torr Head
Ballymacaldrack Court Cairn (Dooey's Cairn)
Glenariff Forest Park
Treasure Island Soft Play
Kinbane Head & Castle
Johnny Joe's McCollam's Bar
Curfew Tower
Glens of Antrim Distillery
Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre
Cushendall Golf Club
Waterfoot / Red Bay Beach
Cushendall Beach
Rosepark Farm
Layd Old Church
Cushendall Sailing & Boating Club
Clough Castle
What's on near Magherahoney
- 1AugHeart of the Glens FestivalCushendall
- 2AugGet Wet Stay Safe - Swim Safety TrainingCushendun
- 5AugRhythm and Rhyme (Wednesdays and Fridays) — Ballymoney LibraryBallymoney Library
- 5AugDuplo Club — Ballycastle LibraryBallycastle Library
- 5AugJunior Storytime — Cushendall LibraryCushendall Library
- 5Augskillschool — BallymoneySt. Eoghan's Primary School
Days out in Magherahoney — your questions
What are the best days out in Magherahoney?
The Dark Hedges is the standout — a free filming location that is genuinely unlike anything else nearby. Knocklayd Summit Walk is brilliant for a family hike, and Ballycastle Beach makes for a great seaside day. Bonamargy Friary and Armoy Round Tower add a heritage angle, both free to visit.
What free things are there to do in Magherahoney?
Plenty. The Dark Hedges, Armoy Round Tower, and Bonamargy Friary are all free to visit. Knocklayd Summit Walk and the Moyle Way are free trails with great scenery. Ballycastle Museum is free indoors, and Altarichard Forest Stargazing Site is a free dark-sky spot for clear evenings.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Magherahoney?
Ballycastle Museum is your best bet — it is free and well-suited to a slow browse. Treasure Island Soft Play is a popular indoor option for families with younger children. These two make a solid combination, and if the rain clears you can always add a walk down to Ballycastle Beach.
What's good for young children near Magherahoney?
Dunfin Farm and Trench Farm are both great for little ones who love animals. Ballycastle Seafront Playpark gives kids free outdoor play right by the sea. On a wet day, Treasure Island Soft Play is a good indoor choice. Watertop Open Farm and Rosepark Farm are also worth a look.