Cushendun is a picturesque village with a small harbour and nearby beach, said to be one of the most beautiful this side of Ireland. The village has its own grocery store and two pubs and restaurants.

The area around Cushendun offers the visitor a plentiful choice of things to do, ranging from sight-seeing and walking to fishing, golfing, boating and horse-riding. There are many visitor attractions too, including the Bushmills Distillery, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and the Giant's Causeway.

An interesting vistor's attraction is Ossian's Grave which dates back to the stone age. It is located just off the Cushendall/Ballymoney road and is believed to be the burial place of Ossian, the Celtic warrior-poet.

The Glenariff Caves on the Coast Road between Waterfoot and Red Bay are well worth a visit. They were formed by sea erosion in the red sandstone rock and were once used as dwellings. There are three main caves from one of which two bronze axes, a stone axe and some silver coins were found by workmen in 1849.

Cushendun is the ideal place for hiring a boat. Aside from the excellent views, it is any fisherman's paradise location for a quiet break. Fishermen/women will enjoy the challenge of fishing either freshwater or sea-angling. Boats are available for hire from Red Bay Boats (C'dall 71331) or for large fishing boats contact McMullan's Sea Angling (C'dall 71282).

In terms of Gaelic sport, during the summer months visitors have the opportunity to watch hurling and camogie matches being played by Glanariff, Cushendall and Cushendun in ther local hurling fields. Hurling is the national game of Ireland and has always been played in the Glens of Antrim. Every year there is additional rivalry between Scottish shinty teams and local club teams.

Every summer (July - August) the Glen's Festival caters for all types, moving from glen to glen on a weekly basis. For children there is a wide range of activities and for adults, whether you play an instrument or not, the 'craic' is mighty.

Golfers have a good choice of courses to play including the two local courses: Ballycastle, an 18 hole course 11 miles away and Cushendall, a 9 hole course 4 miles away. For the more adventurous golfer, the links at Royal Portrush is a 40 minute drive from Byeways Cottage.

For those interested in walking, there are three main Glens walks: Knocknacarry Walk, Dunourgan Walk and the Big Bridge Walk. The first walk takes about 40 mins to complete which starts in the village and follows the beach. On a clear day, it is possible to see the Mull of Kintyre whilst doing this walk. The second walk carries up Glendun and takes approx. 1 hour 15 mins to complete. The third and final 'long circle' walk usually takes just over 2 hours and takes you up Glendun on the righthand side up to the viaduct built by Charles Lanyon in 1839.