Ireland
Great Videos and Photos of the Best Places and Things to see in Rathlin Island Ireland. For the independent traveller who is interested in seeing places while planning their next trip. Or for anyone who likes to be close to nature and see the quieter parts of the country or city
Rathlin Island
Rathlin Island, about six miles off the coast from Ballycastle is the only inhabited island in Northern Ireland. The island has a regular ferry a number of times a day and the journey time is only about 20-30 minutes on the fast ferry.
The Harbour
Church Bay
Kelp Bay
Church Bay
Mill Bay
Church Bay
Evening
Church Bay
Ferry
Church Bay
Seals in Mill Bay
Church Bay
West of the Island
From the village at Church Bay its about 7km to the western edge of the island. The route is good for a cycle, though its very hilly at times so walking up and down is recommended. On the west side there are some tall sea stacks and in the springtime, the cliffs are teeming with Auks, Kitty wakes and Puffins.
Sea Stacks
West of the Island
These sea stacks are just off the cliffs at the end of the roadway near the RSPB center.
Sedge Warbler
West of the Island
This is a medium-sized warbler. It has a streaked brown back and wings, and pale underparts. The rump is warm brown and unstreaked, contrasting with the duller wings. The forehead is flattened, there is a prominent whitish supercilium, the crown is streaked with black, and the bill is strong and pointed. The legs are greyish.
Flora and Fauna
West of the Island
The island is well known for its orchids and bees.
Cycle to the West of the Island
West of the Island
RSPB Nature Reserve
Rathlin is one of 43 Special Areas of Conservation in Northern Ireland. It is home to tens of thousands of seabirds, including common guillemots, kittiwakes, puffins and razorbills – about thirty bird families in total.
Razorbill
RSPB Nature Reserve
Guillemot
RSPB Nature Reserve
Puffin
RSPB Nature Reserve
Great Black Backed Gull
RSPB Nature Reserve
RSPB Centre
RSPB Nature Reserve
Kittiwake
RSPB Nature Reserve
Rue Headland
The Rue headland is the southern dog leg of the island. Rue point is about 4 miles from the harbour and only about 2 miles from the mainland. The headland is very scenic and has an abundance of wild life.
Rue Point
Rue Headland
Doon Bay
Rue Headland
Ushet Lough
Rue Headland
Headland Walk
Rue Headland
Light House Loop
At the back of the village there is a loop walk that brings you to the North East Lighthouse and the northern cliffs.
East Lighthouse Walk
Light House Loop
Lighthouse Cliffs
Light House Loop
East Light House
Light House Loop
Coastguard House Walk
Light House Loop