Kinbane Castle

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About this place

Kinbane Castle (Caisleán Ceinn Bán, White Head Castle, Kenbane/Kenbaan Castle) is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a headland between Ballycastle and Ballintoy. The name comes from the Irish for "white head", referring to the limestone of the promontory. Nowadays, the castle is largely destroyed. Kinbane Castle is a State Care Historic Monument sited in the townland of Cregganboy, in Moyle District Council area, at grid ref: D0876 4383. The area surrounding Kinbane Castle is a Scheduled Historic Monument, grid ref: D0879 4381. The site also has views of Rathlin Island and Dunagregor Iron Age fort.

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Getting There & Parking

Kinbane Castle is located in County Antrim, roughly 95 km (1h 25m drive) from Belfast and 268 km (3h 55m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 252 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge (2.8 km away).

Belfast95 km

~1h 25m drive

Dublin268 km

~3h 55m drive

Nearest car park Free

Kinbane Head and Castle · 252 m from landmark

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