The
Straits of Moyle (
Sruth na Maoile in
Irish and
Scottish Gaelic) or
Sea of Moyle is the name given to the narrowest expanse of sea in the
North Channel between northeastern
Northern Ireland (
County Antrim) and southwestern highlands of
Scotland (
Mull of Kintyre). The distance between the two shores is approximately 12 miles (20 km) at its closest point, and thus it is possible to see across in clear weather conditions.