Glenshesk River

The Glenshesk River is a river in , . It runs through the Glenshesk valley, one of the Glens of Antrim, and enters the sea at .
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in the United Kingdom
  • Also known as: “Glenshesk”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Bonamargy Friary and Ballycastle Museum.

Archaeological site
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is situated in …

Museum
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Hospital
The is a health facility in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ballycastle and Ballyvoy.

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is a fishing port and beach resort in in Northern Ireland.

Village
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is a small and townland in , . is situated 2 miles east of Glenshesk River.

Village
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is a small , townland and civil parish in , . is situated 6 miles northwest of Glenshesk River.

Glenshesk River

Latitude
55.2° or 55° 12′ north
Longitude
-6.23333° or 6° 14′ west
Elevation
26 feet (8 metres)
Open location code
9C7M5QX8+XM
Geo­Names ID
2648432
Wiki­data ID
Q5569335
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Welsh—“Glenshesk River” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Glenshesk River”
  • Swedish: “Glenshesk River”
  • Uzbek: “Glenshesk daryosi”
  • Welsh: “Afon Glenshesk”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Carneatly and Kinbane Head.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Ballycastle Bay and Gobban Saers Castle.

Northern Ireland: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Belfast and Derry.

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