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The 5 Best Marinas in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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1. Bangor Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By TamaraW6
My friend and I stayed at the Marine Court Hotel for a week. From this convenient location, we were able to tour Bangor on foot, including the Marina. The Eisenhower Pier wraps its arm around the marina and, along with its interesting WWII history, boasts walking path along the wall with views out to the channel, inlaid mosaic art, and the iconic little red lighthouse at pier's end. I enjoyed a morning stroll along both sides of the marina, including little beach covered in smoothly rounded pebbles and seagrass and the path past Pickie Fun Park to the coastal walkway (which, unfortunately, I didn't have time to do). We watched a young rowing team practicing in the bay. The Red Berry coffee, snack and ice-cream shop is on the corner by the Marina with outdoor seating. We enjoyed the night lights and activity of the city streets at dusk and the fog rolling in or bright sunshine for breakfast. We weren't moored there, but we heard from locals the friendly hope that those who do will spend time in Bangor in addition to their other Northern Ireland activities. Close to train and bus routes to Belfast, coastal village routes and a main road into the Mourne Mountains.
2. Portglenone Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
3. Glenarm Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By gbmontreal - Pointe Claire, Canada
There are places you visit that make such an impression and this is one of those. After a beautiful drive along the coast road you turn the corner and see this wonderful little village framed against cliffs and bright green grass of farms. Wonderful spot to just sit and absorb the scenery from every angle. Highly recommended
4. Carrickfergus Marina
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Steveodo - Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
Took a walk around the harbour and on past the apartments in the hope of seeing seals. They were there, hauled out on rocks. One was quite close by, and at least three more were way off in the distance. From the faces I guess they were harbour = common seals. The nearest eventually shuffled down into the water and swam away, to cheers and applause from the crowd. Even if there are no seals to watch its a decent walk. There's the Windrose if you want to eat. Great view of the Knockagh Monument off on a hilltop. The walk is free. Lots of free car parks nearby for the cinema and Sainsbury's.
5. Ballyronan Marina
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By HeatherandSteve2009 - Magherafelt, United Kingdom
On the banks of Lough Neagh in County L'Derry Ballyronan Marine has a Mobile Caravan Park, Playground, Nature walk, around the Marina Children's Park and Community Centre, which can be hired out for functions ie Weddings, Club Dinners and has an alcohol licence for such occasions. The short walk through a nature park and around the marine is very pleasant and you can spot varies birds from Swan's to Blue Tits, although I would not advice going in May as this is when the May Flies hatch and can been seen from a distance like smoke in the sky. Ther is a picnic area and a children's play park and a sandy area that is at the edge of Lough Neagh.
