Armoy is situated on the Glenshesk Scenic Route which loops around Knocklayde mountain from Ballycastle. The picturesque village has many unique connections to discover and places of interests to visit closeby. Just outside the village you will find St Patrick's Church, a very important site for early Christianity and the Kingdom of Dalriada. Patricius (Saint Patrick) on his returned to Ireland established a monastic settlement here in the 5th century.

The location which was excavated recently as part of planning requirements for a graveyard extension to  St. Patrick's Church, dated the location to the 6th century. The actual centre of the monastic settlement has not been determined yet though many scholars believe it may be higher up the slope behind this graveyard on unexcavated ground.

The land on which the monastic settlement was built was given to Patrick through a friendship with Fergus Mor MacEarca who would succeed his father to become the first Christian king in Ireland, it is said he gave the land to Patrick after being baptised as a Christian. Saint Olcan another follower of Patrick also came from the area, the local primary school still carries his name, Olcan was baptised at Dunseverick by Patrick, he would later become Bishop of Armoy.

It is a unique village, as the lyrics of the song 'Lovely Armoy' expresses, the song is a lament of someone leaving this rural village surrounded by glacial drumlins on the river Bush. Although the author who penned the song is unknown, his sentiments can be seen in the setting and layout of the village, the landscape, the fairytale bridge and the 'time has stood still' atmosphere beside the river Bush.

Knocklayde mountain is visible from the  village which acts as one of the gateways to the  Glens of Antrim. Along the scenic glen road you will find ancient Breen Wood, Glenshesk and Glentaisie with access points for walkers to the famous Moyle Way. Close by is Gracehill Golf Course set in the grounds of a Georgian House on the Ballinlea Road near the junction with Bregagh Road. The golf course was designed and established in 1991, this championship 18 hole golf course has received much accolade for its varied and challenging layout.