Ballycastle : Profile

Location

A useful, sheltered port on the northern coast.

Location 55°12.5'N, 06°14.3'W

Docking

The harbour has been recently developed and is now also a ferry port for services to the Mull of Kintyre and the off lying island of Rathlin.

The marina entrance is sharply to port round the southern breakwater. Visitors berth on the first pontoon. Gate to pontoons and the separate marina facilities block are controlled by pin number. If arriving "Out of hours", ask another boat owner for the number or you may have difficulty re-entering.

Ballycastle Marina
Bayview Road, Ballycastle , Northern Island
Tel:+44 (0)28 2076 8525/7803 505084, Fax:+44(0)28 2076 6215, VHF Channel 80
info@moyle-council.org
Situated on Northern Irelands North Antrim Coast. 74 berthed, sheltered marina. Situated on North Antrim coast, 74 berthed sheltered marina. Water and electricity. Fuel by jerry can from the town. The marina and amenity block is accessible 24 hours a day. Toilets and showers are available at the marine building as are the laundry facilities.

Harbour Master
Tel:+44 (0)28 207 685 25 / mob. +44 (0)7803 505 084

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