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  1. Natasha Swan Ceramics is situated in the scenic Islandmagee, her handmade porcelain tableware reflects the beauty of landscape through abstract illustrations. Alongside making, Natasha also delivers workshops for beginners as an introduction to clay.
    1. A couple being shown how to make something at a forge with the lady having a go with the hammer on the anvil.
      Swifts Forge in Islandmagee offers a range of blacksmithing classes to create something special, with different courses running throughout the year. Christmas vouchers given priority in Feb-May
      1. Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk
      2. Calling in for an ice cream at The Rinkha is a must for anyone exploring the scenic treasures of Islandmagee, The Gobbins and the Causeway Coastal route. Delicious homemade ice cream since 1921!
        1. The quaint and cosy Platform 3 cafe is located in the Station Building of Whitehead Railway Museum in the heart of Whitehead and is the perfect place to refuel.
          1. Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their journey, none more than the famous Titanic. Perched on the edge of a cliff, Blackhead Cutter offers a wild, windswept retreat with a difference.
          Other things to do near Blackhead Coastal Path

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          Larne Golf Club
          LocationIslandmagee

          Located between the towns of Whitehead and Larne on the Causeway Coastal Route, Islandmagee offers…

          Victoriana Flower School
          LocationLarne

          Learn the art of flower arranging with exquisite florist Kim Davies at Victoriana Flower School,…

          Whitehead Golf Club
          LocationWhitehead

          The club boasts a challenging but fair 18 hole course coupled with excellent clubhouse facilities.…

          painting watercolour interior decor artist Irish art contemporary art workshops experience Ireland studio
          LocationIslandmagee

          Artist Audrey Kyle works from a converted barn called Gobbins Studio Économusée, nestled on top of…

          E-Bike Hire (Whitehead)
          LocationWhitehead

          Explore the spectacular coastal scenery of Whitehead and Islandmagee by e-bike. Take a spin around…

          A view of the tubular bridge with flowers on the rock face and the ocean beyond.
          LocationIslandmagee

          On the thrilling Gobbins Experience, nature isn’t content to just sit back and be admired. It…

          Kilcoan Gardens
          LocationIslandmagee

          The gardens are situated within the peninsula of Islandmagee, with beautiful views over Larne Lough…

          Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
          LocationWhitehead

          A short and delightful circular walk from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead, around the…

          Natasha Swan Ceramics - Studio and Workshops
          LocationIslandmagee

          Natasha Swan Ceramics is situated in the scenic Islandmagee, her handmade porcelain tableware…

          Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
          LocationIslandmagee

          Popular award winning rural beach positioned in a delightful sandy bay, at the northern tip of…

          Portmuck

          Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk

          A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
          LocationWhitehead

          The new Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time, see our large stock…

          Skernaghan Point
          LocationIslandmagee

          This is a path that goes over a variety of uneven terrain including a grassy field and a rocky…

          Photograph of Whitehead Centre on opening day. Coloured bunting is across the front of the building.
          LocationWhitehead

          Whitehead Centre provides a tourism hub for information about what is going on locally and how to…

          Swifts Forge
          LocationIslandmagee

          Swifts Forge in Islandmagee offers a range of blacksmithing classes to create something special,…

          Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
          LocationIslandmagee

          Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour…

          Other places to eat near Blackhead Coastal Path

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          Building exterior of the red brick Bank House Cafe
          LocationWhitehead

          The Bank House café and gift shop is a lively, warm, inviting destination, specialising in good,…

          Platform 3 at Whitehead Railway Museum
          LocationWhitehead

          The quaint and cosy Platform 3 cafe is located in the Station Building of Whitehead Railway Museum…

          The Lighthouse Bistro
          LocationWhitehead

          Local seafood, cheese, steaks, coffee and freshly made desserts are available at this coastal…

          The Gobbins Cafe
          LocationIslandmagee

          Set in the heart of Islandmagee and within the world class Gobbins Visitor Centre, this modern café…

          The Whitecliff Inn
          LocationWhitehead

          A traditional pub and popular modern music venue in the coastal town of Whitehead, offering a…

          McMaster's Home Farm Meats
          LocationWhitehead

          Real deal, traditional craft butchers who rear their own meat on their family farm in Gleno and…

          Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
          LocationWhitehead

          Situated on Muldersleigh Hill, on the outskirts of Whitehead, Whitehead Golf Club restaurant offers…

          Kings Road Coffee Shop
          LocationWhitehead

          Kings Road is a historic and iconic building beautifully restored in the heart of whitehead town.…

          The Marine Bar
          LocationWhitehead

          A hidden cosy pub, located near the Whitehead promenade and train station on the Causeway Coastal…

          Coastal Coffee
          LocationWhitehead

          Coastal Coffee is a friendly café based near the railway station in Whitehead and renowned for…

          McKee’s Home Bakery
          LocationWhitehead

          McKee’s Home Bakery is a family run business serving and producing a wide range of breads, buns,…

          The Rinkha
          LocationIslandmagee

          Calling in for an ice cream at The Rinkha is a must for anyone exploring the scenic treasures of…

          Other places to stay near Blackheaf Coastal Path

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          First floor apartment with only access via stairs
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Lighthouse Loft is a cosy self-contained two bedroom apartment located in the coastal town of…

          Seaview Cottage on the Island
          LocationLarne

          Seaview Cottage is situated on the beautiful peninsula of Islandmagee located at the start of the…

          Sergeants House
          LocationWhitehead

          The Sergeants House built in 1901 in a conservation area in Whitehead.

          Browns Bay Beach Location
          LocationIslandmagee

          This charming detached holiday bungalow nestles in a picturesque sandy cove better known as Browns…

          Loughside Farm self catering
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Situated only 1 mile from the exhilarating and dramatic Gobbins Cliff Path and at the Gateway to…

          Gobbins Cliff
          LocationLarne

          Gobbins Cliff is a Bread & Breakfast (“Airbnb” style) located on the famous Antrim Coast, offering…

          Blackhead Cutter
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their…

          Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
          LocationWhitehead

          Temple-Effin Cottage is settled within a cobblestone courtyard with 3 other terraced cottages.…

          North Irish Lodge - Brennan's Barn
          LocationLarne

          Sleeps 5 adults. Ideally located along the Causeway Coastal Route and perfect for exploring the…

          Mollys House Whitehead Self Catering
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Having a weekend break or longer? Molly´s House is an ideal holiday home base in Whitehead. The…

          Arbor Hills
          LocationLarne

          Arbor Hills is ideally situated a short distance from the Victorian seaside town of Whitehead, with…

          Blackhead Lightkeepers' Houses - Unit 1
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their…

          North Irish Lodge - Leahy's Loft
          LocationLarne

          Sleeps 4 adults. The luxurious cottages are ideal for special family occasions. Set in a perfect…

          Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Once the guardian of Belfast's glory days of shipping, Blackhead guided many great ships on their…

          St Ronans
          LocationLarne

          St Ronans beatuiful self-catering accommodation on the Coastal Route to "The Glens of Antrim" hosts…

          Whitehead Bed & Breakfast
          LocationCarrickfergus

          A Victorian home by the sea, on the sunny coast of County Antrim between Belfast Lough and Larne…

          Cloghfin Cottage. Irish cottage self catering accommodation in Northern Ireland.
          LocationIslandmagee

          Cloghfin Cottage is a cute self-catering irish cottage style holiday home in a pretty rural…

          Lilyscape at Whitehead
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Situated in pretty Whitehead our one bedroom apartment is the perfect base for your stay in…

          Pleasant View
          LocationLarne

          Pleasant View is a beautiful modern holiday home situated on picturesque Islandmagee, near the…

          Outside view of the pink cottage
          LocationWhitehead

          The boutique upstairs suite of The Pink Cottage is tranquil and cosy with a traditional vintage…

          Jacksonville Cottages
          LocationLarne

          Jacksonville Cottages are set in picturesque Islandmagee. Located in a busy working riding school…

          North Irish Lodge - Annie's Croft
          LocationLarne

          Sleeps 4 adults. The luxurious cottages are ideal for special family occasions and are in a…

          The Wee House
          LocationWhitehead

          Known as the Wee House, this lovely terraced cottage just outside the seaside town of Whitehead…

          Kings Parlour
          LocationCarrickfergus

          With wonderful walks along the coast. We have everything you need to enjoy a relaxing break. Our…

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