Love Larne Mural

You'll find this mural splashed across a wall in Larne town centre, and it's exactly the sort of thing that makes you stop mid-stride and actually look at your surroundings. It's a straightforward piece of public art - colourful, bold lettering spelling out "Love Larne" - but it's become the unofficial marker of the town's attempts to inject a bit of personality into the high street.

The mural works as a photo stop, genuinely. There's something about the scale and the bright colours that makes it worth a five-minute detour if you're passing through. It won't take you long to appreciate - you're looking at maybe ten minutes tops, including a decent photo - but it's the sort of thing that anchors a town in your memory.

For families, it's harmless enough, though kids might question why you've stopped them mid-shopping trip. Walkers using the area as a base won't find anything strenuous here. History buffs will get more mileage from Larne's shipyard heritage than from this particular installation, but as public art goes, it's pleasant.

Larne itself is the nearest town, and Down to Earth Wild Camping sits just 4.3 miles out if you're planning a longer stay in the area. The mural is free to view whenever you fancy - no opening hours to worry about. It's worth a glance when you're in town, but don't reroute your entire trip for it.