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Ramore Head.

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

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, 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.

Gallery

  • Ramore Head, Portrush - geograph.org.uk - 386445

    Ramore Head, looking towards the Skerries.

  • Path, Ramore Head, Portrush - geograph.org.uk - 813196

    Path at Ramore Head.

  • Thrift, Ramore Head, Portrush - geograph.org.uk - 813205

    Thrift at Ramore Head.

  • The coast at Ramore Head, Portrush - geograph.org.uk - 259963

    The coast at Ramore Head.

  • Rock at Ramore Head, Portrush - geograph.org.uk - 386455

    Rock at Ramore Head, looking towards the car park.

  • Rock pool at Ramore Head, Portrush - geograph.org.uk - 386449

    Rock pool at Ramore Head.

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