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📍  Dunseverick Castle

✈️  City of Derry Airport (LDY)

🚗  63.7 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 10 minutes

Dunseverick Castle is a dramatic clifftop ruin offering breathtaking coastal views, ideal for those seeking a rugged, historical experience. Accessibility involves a walk along uneven coastal paths, making it unsuitable for wheelchairs or those with significant mobility issues; sturdy footwear is highly recommended. The site is best explored solo or as part of an informal group, as there are no official guided tours or visitor facilities on-site. While open year-round, visiting in drier, milder months (spring to early autumn) is advisable due to its exposed location and potentially harsh weather conditions. There is no entrance fee for the castle itself, making it a free attraction, though nearby parking might incur a minor charge. A typical visit duration is short, approximately 15-30 minutes for exploring the ruin and enjoying the scenery, often combined with other stops along the Causeway Coastal Route. Visitors should be mindful of cliff edges and coastal erosion and plan for no amenities at the immediate location.