Carra Castle

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About this place

Carra Castle or Castle Carra (Irish: Caisleán Carrach) is a ruined castle, just north of Cushendun, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It dates to around the early 14th century. The castle lies in a field near the coast and the harbour of Cushendun. The site had once been used during medieval times as a children's cemetery.

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Getting There & Parking

Carra Castle is located in County Antrim, roughly 77 km (1h 10m drive) from Belfast and 254 km (3h 45m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 347 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Caves of Cushendun (1.0 km away).

Belfast77 km

~1h 10m drive

Dublin254 km

~3h 45m drive

Nearest car park

347 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗