What is Rathlin Island?
{{Infobox UK place | official_name = Rathlin Island | irish_name = Reachlainn | scots_name = Racherie<ref>[http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/beaghmoreus.pdf Beagmore stone circles and alignments and Cregganconroe court grave] NI Department of the Environment. Retrieved 2012-10-15.</ref> | local_name = | static_image_name = Rathlin Island by Sentinel-2.jpg | static_image_caption = True-color ESA Sentinel-2 image of Rathlin Island | map_type = Northern Ireland | coordinates = {{coord|55.292132|-6.191685|display=inline,title}} | belfast_distance = 47 miles | population = 154| | irish_grid_reference = D134518 | unitary_northern_ireland = [[Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council]] | country = Northern Ireland | post_town = [[Ballycastle, County Antrim|Ballycastle]] | postcode_area = BT | postcode_district = BT54 | dial_code = 028 | constituency_westminster = [[North Antrim (UK Parliament constituency)|North Antrim]] | lieutenancy_northern_ireland = [[County Antrim]] | website = [http://www.rathlincommunity.org/ Rathlin Development & Community Association's official website] }} '''Rathlin Island''', off the coast of [[County Antrim]], [[Northern Ireland]], is a popular location for [[tourists]] to go. Many people looking to get away from life on the mainland and find peace and quiet in this idyllic island would simply, take the ferry across from [[Ballycastle, County Antrim|Ballycastle]]. There are many ways of exploring the island including walking, cycling and using inflatable boats. The island offers many beautiful picturesque views and scenery with lighthouses and waves crashing around the edge of the coast. This island is home to many varieties of animals. Travelling to this scenic island is way of tourists being able to watch wildlife in their natural habitat. It’s also home to one of the most extensive ranges of sea life and birds with birds, dolphins and seals visiting the island quite often. == References == {{reflist}} {{Commons category|Rathlin Island}} [[Category:Settlements in County Antrim]] [[Category