Department of Regional Developement www.drdni.gov.ukGetting Out and About - A Guide to Accessible Transport in Northern Ireland.

Rathlin Ferry


Rathlin is a small island off the north coast of Ireland that is accessed by a passenger ferry from Ballycastle.
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Rathlin was once home to 1,000 residents although these days, in the winter months, the island has a population of approximately seventy. This number is boosted in summer by its many visitors made up of birdwatchers, botanists, sea-anglers and those who just want to get away from it all and admire its rugged scenery and spectacular views, observe its seals and explore its sea caves. Rathlin’s many wrecks also makes it a popular destination for divers.