Coleraine: County Londonderry Town on the Lower Bann Near the North Antrim Coast
Coleraine sits on the River Bann in County Londonderry, about five miles from the river's mouth at Portstewart and roughly 55 miles northwest of Belfast. The population is around 25,000. The town has been an important crossing point on the Bann for centuries; the river here is tidal and wide. Coleraine was one of the towns settled during the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century, and the street plan reflects this colonial origin. The University of Ulster has a significant campus on the northern edge, overlooking the river, bringing a student population to the area. The Salmon Leap at the Cutts, just south of the town, is one of the best-known salmon fishing spots in Northern Ireland. The Causeway Coast, including the Giant's Causeway, is about 10 miles to the northeast.
The town centre along the Diamond (the central square), Church Street, and Kingsgate Street has a mix of local shops, chains, and the Riverside Retail Park. Anderson Park along the river is the main green space. Coleraine station is on the Belfast to Londonderry line, with services to Belfast in about two hours and to Londonderry in about 40 minutes. A branch line runs to Portrush. The A26 connects south toward Ballymena and the M2 to Belfast. For those exploring adult companionship in the north coast area, Coleraine's rail links and road connections to Belfast, Londonderry, and the Causeway Coast cover a wide geography.
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Coleraine sits on the River Bann in County Londonderry, about five miles from the river's mouth at Portstewart and roughly 55 miles northwest of Belfast. The population is around 25,000. The town has been an important crossing point on the Bann for centuries; the river here is tidal and wide. Coleraine was one of the towns settled during the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century, and the street plan reflects this colonial origin. The University of Ulster has a significant campus on the northern edge, overlooking the river, bringing a student population to the area. The Salmon Leap at the Cutts, just south of the town, is one of the best-known salmon fishing spots in Northern Ireland. The Causeway Coast, including the Giant's Causeway, is about 10 miles to the northeast.
The town centre along the Diamond (the central square), Church Street, and Kingsgate Street has a mix of local shops, chains, and the Riverside Retail Park. Anderson Park along the river is the main green space. Coleraine station is on the Belfast to Londonderry line, with services to Belfast in about two hours and to Londonderry in about 40 minutes. A branch line runs to Portrush. The A26 connects south toward Ballymena and the M2 to Belfast. For those exploring adult companionship in the north coast area, Coleraine's rail links and road connections to Belfast, Londonderry, and the Causeway Coast cover a wide geography.
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