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  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. Family of 3 children and 2 adults sitting eating and drinking tea around a wooden dining table in the railway musuem cafe
      Step into nostalgia at the Cups & Carriages Tea Room in Whitehead Railway Museum on the Causeway Coastal Route – a casual haven for all. Whether you're museum-hopping or seeking a chill spot with friends, our menu offers tasty delights, including light lunches, all day frys and sweet treats. Don't miss our epic Public Afternoon Tea or host a private vintage tea party.
      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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      CAYC Waterfest 2025
      LocationCarrickfergus

      Join County Antrim Yacht Club’s Water Festival Fundraiser in Whitehead, supporting the RNLI. Enjoy…

      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 the large stock…

      Pack of competitive runners running down street in Whitehead as part of Whitehead Road Race
      LocationWhitehead

      Join the historic Whitehead Easter Road Race on 21 April 2025! Northern Ireland’s longest-standing…

      Notice with food illustrations stating Food & Folk Fest Whitehead
      LocationWhitehead

      Join us for a day of family fun, food, and entertainment at the Whitehead Food & Folk Fest along…

      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…

      Angling @ North Woodburn Reservoir (Carrick Dams)
      LocationCarrickfergus

      Anglers must use the official entrances and on no account trespass on adjoining lands or park their…

      CAYC Annual Regatta 2025
      LocationCarrickfergus

      County Antrim Yacht Club's Annual Racing Regatta returns to Whitehead on Saturday 2 August,…

      Larne Golf Club
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      The Giant of Drums experience with Bellahill Culture & Cuisine
      LocationBallycarry

      Let your heart beat to the sound of the Lambeg Drum as you become immersed in its large role within…

      The Lighthouse Bakes Supper Club & Cookery School
      LocationWhitehead

      Lighthouse Bakes Supper Club and Cookery School in Whitehead offers unique experiences like supper…

      Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Templecorran Church and Graveyard
      LocationBallycarry

      Discover magnificent views and Ulster Scots heritage in Templecorran graveyard, Ballycarry.

      Silver stacking rings
      LocationIslandmagee

      Gobbins Crafts Workshop in Islandmagee offers classes in jewellery making. Create a unique piece of…

      Portmuck Walk

      Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk

      Victoriana Flower School
      LocationLarne

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

      Skernaghan Point Walk
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
      LocationWhitehead

      A short and delightful coastal path from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead to Blackhead's…

      Swifts Forge
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Whiteharbour Marina - old limestone harbour with boats
      LocationWhitehead

      Discover Whiteharbour, a historic limestone Harbour/Marina nestled on the outskirts of Whitehead…

      Whitehead Golf Club
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Drawing of people in Victorian costume in town centre with snowy backdrop, stalls and steam train.
      LocationWhitehead

      Honouring Whitehead's Victorian legacy, the street fair features stalls, crafts, live music, and…

      Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood Walk
      LocationWhitehead

      A delightful short walk through recently planted woodland

      Bentra Golf Course
      LocationWhitehead

      A well-matured 9 hole course, Bentra is designed with the experienced golfer and novice in mind.…

      Other places to eat near Blackhead Coastal Path

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      Millar's Bar Ballycarry
      LocationBallycarry

      Established in 1754, Millar's Bar in Ballycarry offers traditional fare and refreshing drinks in an…

      Coastal Coffee
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Exterior of Greedy Gannet
      LocationIslandmagee

      Set in the heart of Islandmagee and within the world class Gobbins Visitor Centre, The Greedy…

      The Marine Bar Whitehead
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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,…

      The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
      LocationWhitehead

      The Fuzzy Beak is located in the picturesque town of Whitehead and only a stone's throw away from…

      White exterior of Shores. Whitehead with windows facing onto Whitehead promenade.
      LocationWhitehead

      Shores offers a serene seaside setting on the Whitehead Promenade on the Causeway Coastal Route. …

      White cottage style exterior of Weavers Cafe in Ballycarry
      LocationBallycarry

      Weaver's Café in Ballycarry offers hearty meals, drinks, and treats in a warm, friendly atmosphere…

      Selection of bottles of wine on display
      LocationWhitehead

      Freshly baked buns, sourdough loaves and cakes are what you'll find at this delicious micro bakery…

      Family of 3 children and 2 adults sitting eating and drinking tea around a wooden dining table in the railway musuem cafe
      LocationWhitehead

      Step into nostalgia at the Cups & Carriages Tea Room in Whitehead Railway Museum on the Causeway…

      Kings Road Coffee Shop
      LocationWhitehead

      Kings Road: Charming, historic café in Whitehead. Cosy atmosphere, dog-friendly with an outside…

      Large windows with FARO branding and green signage - Exterior shop frontage of Faro Cafe & Pizzeria at Halloween
      LocationWhitehead

      Embark on a culinary journey at FARO Café & Pizzeria , close to Whitehead Railway Station on the…

      The Whitecliff Inn
      LocationWhitehead

      A popular pub and restaurant in the coastal town of Whitehead, offering a welcoming and friendly…

      Other places to stay near Blackheaf Coastal Path

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      Loughside Farm self catering
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      White exterior of Sergeants House with old style blue police box as feature in garden
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Blackhead Cutter
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Leafield House
      LocationBallycarry

      Leafield house is situated in 23 acres of wooded hillside. Within walking distance to the train for…

      Aerial view of Blackhead Coastal Path and Lighthouse with surrounding countryside
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Lilyscape at Whitehead
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Lunasa
      LocationCarrickfergus

      Welcome to Lúnasa​ a charming beach front​ house ​nestled in the heart of the Whitehead…

      Drumgart Cottage
      LocationCarrickfergus

      Situated on the grounds of Drumgart Farmhouse B&B, this newly built two bedroom cottage is within…

      Altahammond Farm - Bed & Breakfast
      LocationWhitehead

      Altahammond House, located on the Causeway Coastal Route, occupies an elevated, south-facing…

      No1 The Terrace
      LocationCarrickfergus

      Beautifully transformed Victorian cottage in the heart of the coastal town of Whitehead. This…

      North Irish Lodge - Annie's Croft
      LocationLarne

      Escape to Annie's Croft at North Irish Lodge, a delightful retreat for up to 4 adults along…

      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…

      North Irish Lodge - Brennan's Barn
      LocationLarne

      Escape to Brennan's Barn at North Irish Lodge, a delightful retreat for up to 5 adults along…

      Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Whitehead Aire de Service (Bentra Golf Course)
      LocationWhitehead

      A motorhome service provision point exists in the car park within Bentra Golf Course, Whitehead.

      Kings Parlour
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Seaview Cottage on the Island
      LocationLarne

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

      Magherarmorne Estate gardens with house to the rear
      LocationLarne

      Magheramorne Estate is an exclusive private hire wedding venue nestled in a range of woodlands…

      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…

      Brae Cottage
      LocationCarrickfergus

      Brae Cottage is a charming country retreat that overlooks Whitehead, Islandmagee and Belfast Lough…

      Whitehead Holiday Cottage
      LocationWhitehead

      The property is situated on an elevated, private semi-rural site between Whitehead and…

      Complimentary box of snacks / breakfast
      LocationLarne

      We have 6 luxury ensuite pods boasting their own private hot tub and equipped with a double bed, a…

      Mollys House Whitehead Self Catering
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
      LocationWhitehead

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

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