Blackhead Lighthouse – View of The Gobbins Cliff Path loop from Whitehead

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Blackhead Lighthouse – View of The Gobbins Cliff Path loop from Whitehead

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Blackhead Lighthouse – View of The Gobbins Cliff Path loop from Whitehead

05:42

21.2km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.99 km

Beach

2.91 km

Coastal Path Views Near Blackhead Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy sensational sweeping views down the coast past Whitehead and toward Belfast as you make your way along the shoreline from Blackhead Lighthouse.

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2.99 km

Blackhead Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Built in the turn of the 20th century, this listed lighthouse is an important landmark along the coast of Antrim. The lighthouse was designed by William Douglass and marks the northern edge of the Belfast Lough.

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8.31 km

The Rinkha Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Cafe

The Rinkha is an institution. A local, family-owned ice cream parlour and toy store that has been around for 70 years. Huge range of ice cream flavours and loads of space for bikes.

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8.67 km

Gobbins Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Gobbins Path is an extraordinary hiking route situated on the most beautiful part of the The Causeway Coastal Route. The path is only accessible by a guided tour due …

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11.4 km

Donalds Carn

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13.2 km

View of The Gobbins Cliff Path

Highlight • Structure

Kick start your adventure with a short detour down to this viewpoint showcasing some fantastic views out to the Antrim Coast.

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13.6 km

The Tubular Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Spectacular crossing of a cut in the coastline

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14.3 km

The Gobbins Cliff Path Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

....this is where the fee-based tour starts, the mandatory helmet and hiking boots can also be hired here if necessary

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14.6 km

View of the Gobbins Cliff Path

Highlight • Natural

Carved from the rock. Steeped in history. Teeming with wildlife. The Gobbins Cliff Path in a unique and dreamlike experience, its primal beauty tamed by Edwardian engineering.

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