Our journey had its deliberate pauses: a cup of coffee in Carrickfergus, a quiet moment by the harbor in Glenarm. We allowed ourselves one drink in Cushendun, ensuring our arrival at Carrick-a-Rede by four o’clock to walk the bridge during a calmer hour. This paced approach yielded a deeper engagement with the coastal route.
This itinerary, while unconventional to some, unfolds with a quiet elegance, concluding with a night in Bushmills before a morning drive along the Stones Road. This is the way to see it.