We Preserve | We Celebrate | We Enhance
… in the local areas you love.
Where We Work
The Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust (CCGHT) is an independent charity which believes in working together to preserve, celebrate and enhance the unique heritage of our very special areas…
- Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Binevenagh AONB)
- Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Causeway Coast AONB)
- Antrim Coast and Glens Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Antrim AONB)
- The Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast World Heritage Site (Giant’s Causeway WHS)
And beyond!
How do we serve these areas? Through Almost 25 years of protected area management, partnerships and projects designed to support natural, built and cultural heritage.
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Explore The Gems On Our Doorstep…
ANTRIM COAST & GLENS AONB
The Antrim Coast & Glens AONB contains some of the most beautiful and varied scenery in Northern Ireland, including Rathlin Island, the Glens of Antrim and the coastal area between Larne and Ballycastle.
GIANT’S CAUSEWAY WORLD HERITAGE SITE
The Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast is Northern Ireland’s only World Heritage Site in recognition of its geological and geomorphological values, its history of scientific study and exceptional landscape values.
BINEVENAGH AONB
The Binevenagh AONB stretching from Portstewart to near Limavady represents a landscape of dramatic cliffs and coastal lowlands including some of the finest beaches and dune systems in Ireland.
CAUSEWAY COAST AONB
The Causeway Coast AONB covers 4,200ha of land and extends along 18 miles (29km) of spectacular, rugged and dramatic coastline between Portrush and Ballycastle.
CCGHT NEWS
AONB NEWS
🤯 If you haven’t been to Downhill lately, we bet you miss this view! Here’s a PERFECT way to make it happen ⬇
A Signature Walk route from Castlerock to Mussenden Temple tours some stunning highlights across the local area by taking in…
• The wild and rugged headland
• Stunning clifftop views
• Downhill Estate’s gardens, ruins and Mussenden Temple attractions
The two-hour walk has been developed with Tourism Northern Ireland, the National Trust and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, it brings together elements from the Castlerock Trails and Tales Project led by CCGHT colleagues in Binevenagh and Coastal Lowlands Landscape Partnership.
For simple route details search for ‘Castlerock to Mussenden Temple Signature Walk’ on the Discover NI website.
Footage: Richard Watson for Tourism Ireland (Copyright Richard Watson for Tourism Ireland)
#CCGHT #PreserveCelebrateEnhance #AONB #BinevenaghAONB
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EVENTS NEWS
We’ve had 5 spaces become available for tomorrow’s Rock Pool Ramble at Portballintrae!
Saturday 9th May
11am–1pm
Portballintrae Village Hall (meeting point)
The weather is looking good and it should be a lovely day for exploring the shoreline, discovering sea creatures, and enjoying the coast together.
The event was originally aimed at ages 10+, but younger children are very welcome to join with a responsible adult supervising throughout. Book via Eventbrite. Email tierna@ccght.org with any queriesRockpool Ramble at Portballintrae
Saturday 9th May 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ages 10+
Limited spaces available
Meeting point: Portballintrae Village Hall
Join Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust and Centre for Environmental Data and Recording - CEDaR for a morning exploring the fascinating rockpools at Salmon Rock Beach, Portballintrae.
Discover the hidden world of the shoreline as we explore the rich rockpools along the Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These miniature marine habitats are full of life, and with a careful look, you might spot creatures such as shore crabs, hermit crabs, beadlet anemones, limpets, periwinkles, and colourful seaweeds clinging to the rocks.
Our guides will help you learn how these fascinating species survive the changing tides and harsh coastal conditions.
Please note: Suitable clothing and sturdy footwear are essential as the rocks can be extremely slippery.
Booking is recommended due to limited numbers shorturl.at/2a6QR
Come along for a fun and educational morning by the sea!
This is a partnership event with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to support the Blue Flag Award
#CausewayCoastAONB #Rockpools #coastal #CCGHT #Events #preservecelebrateenhance #portballintrae
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Featured Project
Magilligan Tree Nursery
Magilligan Tree Nursery helps the community through prison rehabilitation, community and environmental benefits.
Since its launch in 2022, the team have insisted on the ecologically responsible growth and distribution of UK and Ireland-sourced trees. This supports the resilience of native trees by reducing the risk of imported trees bringing disease into the local population.
Latest Projects
Our projects work in one simple way: we bring together internal subject and project expertise, with external specialists where needed, for the benefit of all.
Many areas of Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust work are brought to the community with thanks to funders, some are delivered with partners or on behalf of partners.
To find our about CCGHT work in the areas you love, browse our individual projects for an at-a-glance overview!
🤯 If you haven’t been to Downhill lately, we bet you miss this view! Here’s a PERFECT way to make it happen ⬇
A Signature Walk route from Castlerock to Mussenden Temple tours some stunning highlights across the local area by taking in…
• The wild and rugged headland
• Stunning clifftop views
• Downhill Estate’s gardens, ruins and Mussenden Temple attractions
The two-hour walk has been developed with Tourism Northern Ireland, the National Trust and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, it brings together elements from the Castlerock Trails and Tales Project led by CCGHT colleagues in Binevenagh and Coastal Lowlands Landscape Partnership.
For simple route details search for ‘Castlerock to Mussenden Temple Signature Walk’ on the Discover NI website.
Footage: Richard Watson for Tourism Ireland (Copyright Richard Watson for Tourism Ireland)
#CCGHT #PreserveCelebrateEnhance #AONB #BinevenaghAONB ... See MoreSee Less
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