Craiganalbanagh

Craiganalbanagh sits on the Causeway Coast near Ballycastle, a Bronze Age site that's genuinely easy to walk past without realising what you're standing at. It's essentially a hillfort - think earthworks and ancient defences rather than dramatic ruins - so don't show up expecting reconstructed walls or visitor centres. What you get instead is the real thing: a chance to stand where people lived thousands of years ago and piece together what life might have looked like from the landscape itself.

The site works best if you're already keen on archaeology or you're the sort who enjoys a quiet walk with a bit of historical weight to it. Families with young kids might find it underwhelming after ten minutes - there's not much to do beyond walk around and try to imagine it all. That said, the Causeway Coast has plenty of other draws nearby, so it slots in well as a stop on a longer day out rather than a destination in itself.

If you're based at Watertop Farm just down the road, it's a straightforward addition to your itinerary. Allow an hour to properly explore and take in the views. Best visited on a clear day when you can actually see what you're looking at. Free to access, no facilities on site, and no set opening hours - it's the sort of place you turn up to whenever you fancy. Go if you're genuinely interested in Iron Age settlements. Skip it if you need something with more obvious appeal.