There are plenty of landmarks to photograph along the Causeway Coastal Route. Whilst the iconic Giant’s Causeway, Mussenden Temple or Dunluce Castle bring the wow factor (especially at sunset), the drive along the coast also allows for stand-out photo opportunities. For more awe-inspiring scenery, travel to Glenariff, the Queen of the Glens, one of the nine Antrim Glens in Northern Ireland. Glenariff Forest Park is full of natural beauty, covering over 1,000 hectares with planted woodland, lakes and conservation areas.There are plenty of landmarks to photograph along the Causeway Coastal Route. Whilst the iconic Giant’s Causeway, Mussenden Temple or Dunluce Castle bring the wow factor (especially at sunset), the drive along the coast also allows for stand-out photo opportunities. For more awe-inspiring scenery, travel to Glenariff, the Queen of the Glens, one of the nine Antrim Glens in Northern Ireland. Glenariff Forest Park is full of natural beauty, covering over 1,000 hectares with planted woodland, lakes and conservation areas.
There are plenty of landmarks to photograph along the Causeway Coastal Route. Whilst the iconic Giant’s Causeway, Mussenden Temple or Dunluce Castle bring the wow factor (especially at sunset), the drive along the coast also allows for stand-out photo opportunities. For more awe-inspiring scenery, travel to Glenariff, the Queen of the Glens, one of the nine Antrim Glens in Northern Ireland. Glenariff Forest Park is full of natural beauty, covering over 1,000 hectares with planted woodland, lakes and conservation areas.

Ulster’s most scenic spots where you’ll want to take pictures

As a land of rugged coastlines, awe-inspiring landscapes and iconic city views, with people who have a big-hearted spirit, Northern Ireland is a photographer’s dream.
By William Allen
Published 21st Aug 2020, 13:23 BST
Updated 21st Aug 2020, 13:27 BST

From visitor attractions known around the world to quiet corners of outstanding natural beauty, Northern Ireland provides beautiful backdrops for your Insta-worthy shots.

This week’s World Photography Day (Wednesday August 19) encouraged us to get out and enjoy our surroundings, with Discover Northern Ireland sharing some magnificent locations for a stand-out photograph and encouraging people to share their creations using #MyGiantAdventure.

World Photography Day is a celebration of the art of photography with people encouraged to take advantage of the stunning scenes on their doorstep. You don’t need an epic trek to find picture-perfect places to visit during the year of the staycation.

Discover Northern Ireland are also sharing your inspiring Giant Adventure social snaps on the discovernorthernireland.com website or social channels if you use #MyGiantAdventure.

Here are just some of the outstanding scenic shots shared by Discover NI.

The legendary Mourne Mountains can provide plenty of photographic opportunities, with each step creating more stunning angles to capture. Choose from the 15 surrounding peaks such as Slieve Bearnagh and Slieve Binnian for views that ‘sweep down to the sea’ or visit Silent Valley Reservoir, a colossal feat of engineering which is juxtaposed against an area of outstanding natural beauty, delivering stand-out photo opportunities.

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The legendary Mourne Mountains can provide plenty of photographic opportunities, with each step creating more stunning angles to capture. Choose from the 15 surrounding peaks such as Slieve Bearnagh and Slieve Binnian for views that ‘sweep down to the sea’ or visit Silent Valley Reservoir, a colossal feat of engineering which is juxtaposed against an area of outstanding natural beauty, delivering stand-out photo opportunities.

Divis and Black Mountain tower over Belfast at 478 metres (1,562ft) and 390 metres (1,275ft), forming a dramatic backdrop to the city. The mountain offers spectacular views across Northern Ireland. The Mourne Mountains, Strangford and Belfast Lough, the Castlereagh and Holywood Hills and the Sperrins are all visible. In good weather the coasts of England, Scotland and the Isle of Man can also be seen.

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Divis and Black Mountain tower over Belfast at 478 metres (1,562ft) and 390 metres (1,275ft), forming a dramatic backdrop to the city. The mountain offers spectacular views across Northern Ireland. The Mourne Mountains, Strangford and Belfast Lough, the Castlereagh and Holywood Hills and the Sperrins are all visible. In good weather the coasts of England, Scotland and the Isle of Man can also be seen. Photo: NITB Photographic Library

A walk around the walls in Derry~Londonderry with your camera reveals a splendid city full of history, heritage and culture. This is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of Walled Cities in Europe. The Walls, which are approximately 1.5km in circumference, form a walkway around the inner city and provide a unique promenade to view the layout of the original town which still preserves its Renaissance style street plan to this day. Also, don’t forget to take a photo with the Derry Girls Mural and stop by the Walled City Brewery for some great foodie photos of their award-winning food, craft beer and cocktails.

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A walk around the walls in Derry~Londonderry with your camera reveals a splendid city full of history, heritage and culture. This is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of Walled Cities in Europe. The Walls, which are approximately 1.5km in circumference, form a walkway around the inner city and provide a unique promenade to view the layout of the original town which still preserves its Renaissance style street plan to this day. Also, don’t forget to take a photo with the Derry Girls Mural and stop by the Walled City Brewery for some great foodie photos of their award-winning food, craft beer and cocktails.

The Hills provide a unique backdrop, some fresh air, wildlife, history and fantastic views of the city. These can be enjoyed from Belfast Castle, the top of Cave Hill or Black Mountain, only a short drive from the city centre. Travelling from Black Mountain on to Divis, you are rewarded with spectacular views of Belfast Lough, the Castlereagh Hills, the Ards Peninsula, the Isle of Man, Scotland, Slieve Gullion, the Mournes and Carlingford Mountains on the one side, and on the other the Sperrins, Antrim Plateau and Lough Neagh.

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The Hills provide a unique backdrop, some fresh air, wildlife, history and fantastic views of the city. These can be enjoyed from Belfast Castle, the top of Cave Hill or Black Mountain, only a short drive from the city centre. Travelling from Black Mountain on to Divis, you are rewarded with spectacular views of Belfast Lough, the Castlereagh Hills, the Ards Peninsula, the Isle of Man, Scotland, Slieve Gullion, the Mournes and Carlingford Mountains on the one side, and on the other the Sperrins, Antrim Plateau and Lough Neagh. Photo: NITB Photographic Library

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