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About Cargan

Cargan is a small Glens of Antrim village positioned between Ballymena and the Causeway Coast. Reach it via the A43 from Ballymena, with the A2 coastal route passing nearby for connections to Larne and Ballycastle. The village sits on elevated ground where pastoral hills meet dramatic coastline, with over 20 EV charging points available in the wider area. Cargan provides direct access to Glenariff Forest Park and its three spectacular waterfalls.

Where is Cargan on the map?

Cargan is in Northern Ireland, at 54.983, -6.167 - about 28 km east of Ballymaconnelly.

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The closest airport to Cargan is Belfast International Airport, 49 km (about 50 min by car).

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