Carnlough is known for its picturesque limestone harbour, the name means ‘Cairn of the Lake’ and the village lies at the mouth of  Glencloy ('Glen of Hedges'). The area has been settled since neolithic times. Carnlough along with Glenarm is also the start/finish for the Glencloy Scenic Route which takes you up Glencloy and down Glenarm with an optional route to Slemish mountain where Patricius (St. Patrick) spent six years of his early life in captivity as a herdsman for a local chieftain, you can find out about this drive in the 'Routes' menu.