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White Park Bay
Beautiful stretch of golden sand on the North Antrim coast
County Antrim
Important notice
Dunseverick Castle carpark will be closed to public vehicle access on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June, to allow for the set-up and running of the McMillan Cancer Support Mighty Hike. Please use alternative carparks while this carpark is closed
Opening times for 17 June 2025
Asset Opening time White Park Bay Dawn - Dusk Car Park Open all day Parking overnight not allowed
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Our car park is small, if full, please return at a different time.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed on lead due livestock grazing on site
No toilets. The beach is unsafe for swimming due to dangerous rip currents.
- Steps/uneven terrain
High gradient steps and slopes to access the beach, kissing gates at entrance by foot on site. Carpark with rough, uneven surface
- By road
On B146, 6.5ml from Bushmills, 7.5ml from Ballycastle. Drive time: Belfast 1.15 hrs, Giant's Causeway 10mins
Parking: Free parking. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time.
- By train
Service from Belfast or Londonderry/Derry to Coleraine. See Bus section for connecting services, as it is more than 10 miles from Coleraine.
- By bus
Take the Causeway Rambler (Ulsterbus 402/172) which travel between Coleraine and Ballycastle along the coastal route
- Cycling
NCN route 93 runs past White Park Bay
Highlights
Beach
Sandy beach forming a white arc between two headlands on the North Antrim Coast and by ancient sand dunes.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at White Park Bay
Enjoy lazy days and long walks, look out for wildlife and spot fossils on the beautiful beach at White Park Bay.
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Dunseverick Castle
Dunseverick Castle on the Causeway coast in Country Antrim is a fortress site located on a rocky basalt promontory with a rich history told through recorded history as well as archaeological evidence.
Places to stay
Portbraddan Cottage
You’ll find this seaside cottage at the western end of White Park Bay with great views all around.
Upcoming events
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Wildflower Walk
Join a National Trust Ranger for a guided tour of the wildflower-rich White Park Bay
About White Park Bay
The spectacular sandy beach forms a white arc between two headlands on the North Antrim Coast. Its secluded location means that even on a busy day there is plenty of room for quiet relaxation.
The beach is also backed by ancient sand dunes that provide a range of rich habitats for bird and animal life.
Enjoy lazy summer days, picnics, making sandcastles and long walks. You'll find that even on a busy day, this is a secluded and relaxing place to be.
Our work
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Our work at White Park Bay
Take a look at a few of the important conservation projects and discoveries that have taken place at White Park Bay over the past few years, helping to care for nature.
Support us
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Volunteering on the North Coast
Discover a variety of volunteer opportunities on the North Coast, with something to suit everyone.