On the far stopping) the Italian-style Williams-Ellis.
side of the park (anh without lies the curious village of Portmeirion
vision of architect Sir Clough Stay in luxury at Castell Deudraeth
Hotel and enjoy matchless views across Cardigan Bay. Driving back via the north coast, you soon reach
Porthmadog where you can board steam train tide on the
Britain Visit Bal bel GIANTS, AND CASTLES Two days gives you plenty of time to explore Northern Ireland’s breathtaking Causeway Coast from Belfast to Derry/ Londonderry. The fine vistas begin just outside the former with the soothing Belfast Lough shoreline at the mouth of the River Lagan. Half an hour away, stop off at the pretty seaside town of Carrickfergus, dominated by its 12th century Norman castle, then head 15 minutes inland to the dramatic Glenoe waterfall, torrent flowing down from the majestic Glens of Antrim. Northern Ireland’s famous Ulster Fry breakfast should set you up for the next day, so stay at B&B, such as the beautifully restored Shola Coach House on the edge ofPortrush, just over an hour away.
You’re also stone-throw to the unforgettable Giant’s Causeway.
UNESCO world heritage site, you can imagine the astonishing basalt columns leading out to sea were built by mythical figure Finn MacCool to reach Scotland. Only 10 minutes west, yet way from the crowds, lies the romantic ruin of Dunluce Castle, sible only by stone bridge and offering its own sweeping views. For visual feast and exquisite food, it is 20 minutes to Harry’s Shack on the beach at Portstewart (its chef learnt under celebrity restaurateur Heston Royal Brunei Airlines flies London daily via Dubai.
Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2015 May-Jun, pages 46-47. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.
