Ramore Head

Ramore Head (Irish: Ceann na Rátha Móire) is a rocky headland in Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Ramore Head.

Overview

The headland, pointing north-northwest, is the tip of the peninsula on which the town of Portrush lies. The area of the headland is an Area of Special Scientific Interest. The rocks here are dolerite, an intrusive igneous rock formed from volcanic activity. There is a footpath around the headland, with grassland surrounding the path. There are also recreation grounds,[1] including tennis courts and lawn bowls, and a car park.

Out at sea are a string of rocky islands known as the Skerries, the remains of past volcanic activity. These are also part of the Area of Special Scientific Interest.

  • Ramore Head, looking towards the Skerries.
    Ramore Head, looking towards the Skerries.
  • Path at Ramore Head.
    Path at Ramore Head.
  • Thrift at Ramore Head.
    Thrift at Ramore Head.
  • The coast at Ramore Head.
    The coast at Ramore Head.
  • Rock at Ramore Head, looking towards the car park.
    Rock at Ramore Head, looking towards the car park.
  • Rock pool at Ramore Head.
    Rock pool at Ramore Head.

See also

References
  1. "Ramore Head Recreation Grounds". Northern Ireland's North Coast. Retrieved 19 August 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
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