The Glenariff Coastal Walk, Cushendun Caves, and Cushendall Beach alone could fill a full family day.
Twenty-five of the 37 places in the area are free — beaches, wildlife spots, coastal paths, and live music at Johnny Joe's McCollam's Bar. Glenariff Forest Park and Watertop Open Farm are the main paid picks for families.
The best days out near Cushendall
Cushendun Caves
Glenariff Forest Park
Waterfoot / Red Bay Beach
Watertop Open Farm
Cushendall Beach
Layd Old Church
Tor Head Seal Viewpoint
Glenariff Coastal Walk
Glens of Antrim Distillery
Johnny Joe's McCollam's Bar
Cushendall Sailing & Boating Club
Cushendun Beach
Cushendun Coastal Snorkel Site
Cushendun to Torr Head Coastal Walk
Carnlough Bay Boat Tours
Carnlough Beach
Garron Plateau
Dunfin Farm
Straidkilly Nature Reserve
Torr Head
Glenarm Beach
Glenarm Castle Land Rover Experience
Glenarm Castle & Walled Garden
Altarichard Forest Stargazing Site
Murlough Bay
Sheans Horse Farm
Curfew Tower
Cushendall Golf Club
Red Bay Castle
Glendun Viaduct
Carra Castle
Garron Point
Loughareema (The Vanishing Lake)
Cranny Falls
Ballycastle Farm Shop
Old Coastguard Station
Torr Head Loop
Days out in Cushendall — your questions
What are the best days out in Cushendall?
Cushendun Caves and Glenariff Forest Park are both standouts. Cushendall Beach and Waterfoot / Red Bay Beach are great for a relaxed day by the sea. If you're after wildlife, Tor Head Seal Viewpoint is free and easy to reach. Most of the best options here cost nothing.
What free things are there to do in Cushendall?
Plenty. Cushendall Beach, Cushendun Beach, and Waterfoot / Red Bay Beach are all free. Cushendun Caves, Layd Old Church, and the Glenariff Coastal Walk cost nothing either. Johnny Joe's McCollam's Bar has live music for free. Twenty-five of the 37 places in the area are free.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Cushendall?
Options are limited indoors — this part of Antrim is best in fair weather. Glenariff Forest Park is worth visiting in light rain. Glens of Antrim Distillery is a good indoor stop, and Johnny Joe's McCollam's Bar is a warm, welcoming local option.
What's good for young children near Cushendall?
Watertop Open Farm and Dunfin Farm are the top picks for young children — hands-on animal experiences that little ones tend to love. Cushendall Beach is close to the village and easy for families with toddlers. Glenariff Forest Park also works well for kids who like to explore.