The Drones
in Causeway Coast and Glens of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.100 and -6.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 5' 59" and W -6° 20' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:05 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 9:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into The Drones

The Drones in Causeway Coast and Glens (Northern Ireland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 357 mi (or 574 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in The Drones is now 07:05 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to The Drones, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Ballykelly Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in Ireland at a distance of 102 mi (or 165 km). Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ballycastle, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Coleraine and Antrim. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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28-06-08 Ballycastle forest red fox

Published: July 05, 2008
Length: 35:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel McAfee

28-06-08 Ballycastle forest red fox.


Glens of Antrim Rally Ballypatrick Forest Stage 3 Part 2 Saturday 7 November 2009

Published: November 07, 2009
Length: 14:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: riverbraid

Glens of Antrim Rally Ballypatrick Forest Stage 3 Part 2 Saturday 7 November 2009. Please Visit http://www.braidvalley.com/ and our Facebook Page at ...


Sobell Mandolin: Chief O'Neills Favourite.

Published: July 06, 2010
Length: 28:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dick Glasgow

Dick Glasgow playing Chief O'Neills Favourite on his 1995 Sobell Mandolin. Dick Glasgow: http://dickglasgow.blogspot.com/ ***********************************************************...


Sobell Mandolin: Fishers Hornpipe.

Published: July 06, 2010
Length: 33:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dick Glasgow

Dick Glasgow playing Fishers Hornpipe on his 1995 Sobell Mandolin. Dick Glasgow: http://dickglasgow.blogspot.com/ *********************************************************** Fishers...


How Grey can a RED Squirrel get?

Published: October 14, 2008
Length: 22:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel McAfee

Red Squirrels going Grey.


14-09-08 lots of squirrels

Published: October 05, 2008
Length: 29:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel McAfee

14-09-08 lots of squirrels.


Blowy

Published: August 19, 2007
Length: 17:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cawoleet

It was really blowy that day in Ireland.


McComb Steel sponsored Fork Lift-A-Thon 30th May 2014

Published: May 30, 2014
Length: 53:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Calvin Craig

via YouTube Capture.


Spawing Salmon River Bush (PART 1) 10,12,2012.

Published: December 10, 2012
Length: 35:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RABsham Videos

Some Un-edited footage of salmon on the ferds some great footage over the full lenght video so please watch it all Points of interrest is around 10mins/17mins/and 35mins but good clips inbetween...


LOUGH ESKE CASTLE..DONEGAL

Published: March 24, 2009
Length: 30:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: lufflynan


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

North Antrim (UK Parliament constituency)

North Antrim is a Parliamentary Constituency in the United Kingdom House of Commons. Its current member is Ian Paisley Jr.

Located at 55.121, -6.329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Politics of County Antrim, Westminster Parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1885, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies disestablished in 1922, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1950, 1885 establishments in Ireland, 1950 establishments in Northern Ireland

North Antrim (Northern Ireland Parliament constituency)

North Antrim was a constituency of the Northern Ireland House of Commons. The House of Commons (Method of Voting and Redistribution of Seats) Act (Northern Ireland), 1929 introduced first-past-the-post elections for 48 single-member constituencies (including Antrim North). This constituency was one of seven county divisions in Antrim, so it was smaller than the UK Parliament seat.

Located at 55.121, -6.329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Northern Ireland Parliament constituencies established in 1929, Constituencies of the Northern Ireland Parliament, Historic constituencies in County Antrim, Northern Ireland Parliament constituencies disestablished in 1973

Armoy railway station

Armoy was a station which served Armoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was located on the Ballycastle Railway, a narrow gauge railway line which ran from Ballycastle to Ballymoney, entirely in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The track gauge was 3 feet (914 mm).

Located at 55.131, -6.329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in County Antrim, Railway stations opened in 1880, Railway stations closed in 1950

Dunluce, County Antrim

Dunluce is a civil parish in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Located at 55.12, -6.348 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civil parishes of County Antrim

Gracehill railway station

Gracehill railway station was on the Ballycastle Railway which ran from Ballymoney to Ballycastle in Northern Ireland.

Located at 55.1341, -6.37576 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in County Antrim, Railway stations opened in 1890, Railway stations closed in 1950

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