Whether you want to journey through the mountains or along the coast, there are numerous road trips that will suit you.
Pack your car full of snacks and your closest friends before heading off to soak up the local sights.
Here are nine of the most scenic road trip routes to take in Northern Ireland.
5. Mourne Coastal Route
The Mourne Coastal Route is a drive that takes you from Belfast along the County Down coastline to the Mourne Mountains and onto Newry, but can be started from anywhere along the route.Divided into three different zones, all showcase amazing, scenic views of coastlines and green fields.This 165km route between two powerhouse Northern Irish cities is perfect for a road trip to take in amazing scenery as well as to discover the history and nature of NI. Photo: nationaltrust.org.uk
6. Lough Navar Forest
The Lough Navar Forest drive is located in County Fermanagh and is the perfect scenic drive for a road trip, spanning across 10km of stunning views, ending at the Magho Viewpoint.The car trail is complete with plenty of great stops along the way, including Carrick Lough Viewpoint, Blackslee Waterfall and the Old Man’s Head. Located on the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, you can visit this popular tourist attraction after your scenic drive to delve deeper into the natural beauty of local areas here. Photo: discovernorthernireland.com
7. High Mournes Scenic Loop
This scenic road trip is a loop off of the Mourne Coastal Route and takes you into the depths of the Mourne Mountains, with numerous stops for walks available along this route, such as Tollymore Forest Park and the village of Bryansford.The route begins in Newcastle, follows the Bryansford Road, passes Spelga Dam and displays beautiful mountain views before the return back to Newcastle.Bring a homemade picnic for this route and enjoy it at one of the many beautiful viewpoints of the Mourne Mountains along the journey. Photo: visitmournemountains.co.uk
8. Strangford Lough
Follow St Patrick’s Route around Strangford Lough in County Down for breathtaking views of Northern Ireland along this stunning road trip. The clearly-signposted trail takes approximately one hour and 30 minutes to travel from one end of the lough to the other, or you can opt to use the ferry to cross the strong currents of the lough from Portaferry to Strangford which only takes eight minutes and has operated since 1180.The lough is perfect for water activities like kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and fishing too, so make sure to pack all the essentials before venturing out. Photo: visitardsandnorthdown.com