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Port of Ballintoy

GBBYP🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Ballintoy

Ballintoy Harbour is a small fishing harbor located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated at the end of a narrow road descending Knocksaughey hill. The harbor serves as a local fishing base.

Background
Ballintoy is a small village, townland and civil parish in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is alongside the B15 coast road, 28 km (17 mi) north-east of Coleraine, 8 km (5.0 mi) west of Ballycastle and between it and Bushmills. It is in the historic barony of Cary. The village lies about one kilometre from Ballintoy Harbour, a small fishing harbour at the end of a very small, narrow, steep road down Knocksaughey hill which passes by the entrance to Larrybane and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. The harbour is host to a dawn service on Easter Sunday each year.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11153611 →
Wikidata
Q1130080 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBBYP
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Region

Subdivision
GB-ANN
Latitude
55.2333°
Longitude
-6.3500°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ballintoy?+
The approach to Ballintoy is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse at 26.1 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Portpatrick Range Rear (48.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Ballintoy on?+
The Port of Ballintoy is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in GB. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Ballintoy?+
You can track vessels near Ballintoy (GBBYP) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBBYP on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ballintoy?+
The Port of Ballintoy operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.