10 best secret islands

For divers and sea anglers

Rathlin Island, off County Antrim

Take the small ferry north from Ballycastle to Rathlin out of season and you might be the only passenger aboard - along with a few cattle and supplies for the 70 islanders. With beautiful scenery, the island is prime birdwatching territory, while anglers and divers appreciate its clean seas. Stay at The Manor House, run as a B&B by The National Trust (www.discovernorthernireland.com, www.nationaltrust.org.uk).