Seaview Farmhouse Cushendun

The whitewashed walls of Seaview Farmhouse catch the light long before you reach it, sitting on the cliffs above Cushendun with views that stretch across to Scotland on a clear day. This isn't some grand manor - it's a proper working farmhouse that's been standing here since the 17th century, and that's exactly what makes it worth the drive from Ballycastle.

You'll get the most from this place if you're the sort who enjoys poking around old buildings and imagining the lives lived within them. The farmhouse itself feels inhabited by history rather than frozen in it. The setting is everything though. Standing outside on a windswept afternoon, with the Glens rolling behind you and the sea in front, you understand why someone chose this exact spot generations ago.

The walk down isn't particularly strenuous, but it's steep enough to make you work for the views. Allow a solid hour if you're combining it with a wander around the village itself - Cushendun's got a distinct Irish seaside charm that's worth lingering over, all red sandstone and narrow lanes.

If you're base camping at nearby Watertop Farm, this makes a natural half-day outing. It's not a destination that'll consume an entire afternoon, but it's the sort of stop that lingers in your memory long after you've left the Causeway Coast. Worth timing it for late afternoon light if you can manage it.