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Things to see and do in Northern Ireland

Angling

From Salmon to Sea Trout, Northern Ireland is considered one of Europe's best angling destinations. Try Lower Lough Erne in the Fermanagh Lakelands and the rivers of the Causeway Coast in Antrim for some prime spots.

Cave Hill

It's worth the climb to the summit of Cave Hill for superb views over the city.

Cycling

Northern Ireland offers many long distance National Cycle Network routes as well as smaller trails for a lighter jaunt. Get familiar with Belfast with a guided cycle tour of the city.

Down Cathedral

Visit what is alleged to be St Patrick's Grave at Down Cathedral (www.downcathedral.org), Downpatrick..

Drink Guinness

Enjoy a pint of good Irish Guinness in the National Trust-owned Crown Liquor Saloon (www.crownbar.com), an ornate Victorian public house opposite Belfast's Grand Opera House (www.goh.co.uk).

Dunluce Castle

Seek out more photo opportunities along this stretch of coastline, at the massive cliff-top ruins of Dunluce Castle (www.northantrim.com/dunlucecastle.htm).

Explore Devenish Island

Take a boat trip to the monastic ruins of Devenish Island, in County Fermanagh (www.fermanaghlakelands.com), to the southwest of the province.

Giant's Causeway

Wonder at one of Ireland's most famous natural attractions, located on the Antrim coastline - the remarkable Giant's Causeway (www.giantscausewayofficialguide.com), whose hexagonal volcanic formations have fascinated visitors for centuries, and have taken their place in Irish legend.

Glens of Antrim

Admire the nine Glens of Antrim, renowned for their beauty, running inland from the rugged and spectacular eastern coast.

Golf

Royal Portrush (www.royalportrush.com) and Royal County Down at Newcastle (www.royalcountydown.org) are renowned coastal golf courses.

Historical tour

Take a guided tour around the focal points of Belfast's troubled recent history, including the Shankill and Falls Roads to see the famous Republican and Unionist wall murals

Marble Arch Caves

Take an underground boat trip to see the magnificent caverns of Marble Arch Caves, Florencecourt (www.marblearchcaves.net).

Silent Valley

Escape to the tranquility of the Silent Valley in County Down (www.newryandmourne.gov.uk/tourism/activities/forest/silent_valley.asp) and the remarkable Mountains of Mourne.

Taste a tumbler

Salivate at the famous Bushmills whiskey distillery (www.bushmills.com).

Ulster Museum

Experience Northern Ireland's best art, archaeology and natural history collections at Belfast's Ulster Museum (www.ulstermuseum.org.uk).

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