Rathlin Island — water body quality
near Ballycastle, Causeway Coast and Glens
Rathlin Island is a coastal water in Causeway Coast and Glens, near Ballycastle, covering 55.6 km².
Official classification
Good
Assessed 2026
Good ecological status under the Water Framework Directive means the biology and chemistry of this water body depart only slightly from near-natural conditions for its type, which meets the Directive’s environmental objective.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Rathlin Island | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- Coastal water
- Area
- 55.6 km²
- County
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Location
- 55.2904, -6.2201
Others in Causeway Coast and Glens
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