When there's a major event on around the Causeway Coast such as the North West 200 or the International Air Show, car parking spaces can be at a premium! And when there's a spell of great weather, it seems like most of Northern Ireland heads to the north coast - making car parking a little tricky! The Borough has thousands of car parking spaces so just plan your journey in advance - check out which car parks are free and which are paid-for, HOWEVER, one mistake that we constantly see visitors making is parking on beaches and on sand when advised not to! This can be a very costly mistake as cars easily get bogged down in the sand or worse still stuck fast as the tide comes in.When there's a major event on around the Causeway Coast such as the North West 200 or the International Air Show, car parking spaces can be at a premium! And when there's a spell of great weather, it seems like most of Northern Ireland heads to the north coast - making car parking a little tricky! The Borough has thousands of car parking spaces so just plan your journey in advance - check out which car parks are free and which are paid-for, HOWEVER, one mistake that we constantly see visitors making is parking on beaches and on sand when advised not to! This can be a very costly mistake as cars easily get bogged down in the sand or worse still stuck fast as the tide comes in.
When there's a major event on around the Causeway Coast such as the North West 200 or the International Air Show, car parking spaces can be at a premium! And when there's a spell of great weather, it seems like most of Northern Ireland heads to the north coast - making car parking a little tricky! The Borough has thousands of car parking spaces so just plan your journey in advance - check out which car parks are free and which are paid-for, HOWEVER, one mistake that we constantly see visitors making is parking on beaches and on sand when advised not to! This can be a very costly mistake as cars easily get bogged down in the sand or worse still stuck fast as the tide comes in.

Mistakes I see tourists make when they visit Causeway Coast & Glens

By The Newsroom
Published 16th Apr 2025, 12:52 BST
There’s no doubt about the popularity of the Causeway Coast for tourists – whether it’s a day trip to the seaside or a longer stay by international visitors.

Jaw-dropping scenery, myths and legends, World Heritage sites, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, blue flag beaches, world class golf courses and top notch local cuisine – it’s understandable why tourists flock here in their tens of thousands each year.

But every day I see tourists making mistakes with their planning (or lack of planning!) which means they may be missing out on some real treats!

Here’s a few tips on making the most of the Causeway Coast and Glens area...

There is nothing better on a sunny day than enjoying a swim or paddle at one of the Causeway Coast's Blue Flag beaches. The area is also a mecca for watersports enthusiasts. Now, this may sound obvious but so many visitors never bother to check what times the tides will be for the day or whether they are bathing at an RNLI lifeguard beach. It's very easy to check out this information in advance and it may help visitors avoid what could be a very dangerous mistake.

9. BEACH SAFETY

There is nothing better on a sunny day than enjoying a swim or paddle at one of the Causeway Coast's Blue Flag beaches. The area is also a mecca for watersports enthusiasts. Now, this may sound obvious but so many visitors never bother to check what times the tides will be for the day or whether they are bathing at an RNLI lifeguard beach. It's very easy to check out this information in advance and it may help visitors avoid what could be a very dangerous mistake. Photo: RNLI

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