The Castle was originally built in 1625 and is ideally located on the scenic Antrim coast only 20 miles from Belfast.The recently refurbished Ballygally Castle Hotel faces the soft sandy beaches of Ballygally Bay and is an ideal base for touring. The famous Nine Glens of Antrim and the Giants Causeway are near at hand and the superb scenery can be enjoyed from many coastal and glen walks. Excellent golfing is available at Cainrndhu Golf Course and the championship links of Royal Portrush