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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. Aerial view of Blackhead Lighthouse and the Lightkeeper cottages
        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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      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…

      Pimm's Afternoon Tea @ Magheramorne Estate
      LocationMagheramorne

      Magheramorne Estate, on the Causeway Coastal Route, hosts a stylish Pimm's Afternoon Tea with…

      Marketing Graphic of lady shopping at craft fair with Fair details.
      LocationIslandmagee

      Come along on Saturday 19 July for The Gobbins Craft Fair! Discover unique handmade items, support…

      Portmuck Walk
      LocationIslandmagee

      Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk

      CAYC Annual Regatta 2025
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      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…

      Whiteharbour Marina - old limestone harbour with boats
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Templecorran Church and Graveyard
      LocationBallycarry

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

      Ginger pony facing into sunset with fields in front
      LocationIslandmagee

      Islandmagee Riding Centre is a BHS-approved, family-run equestrian centre offering lessons,…

      CAYC Waterfest 2025
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Whitehead Food & Folk Fest
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Maritime and Heritage talks graphic
      LocationIslandmagee

      Explore Islandmagee’s fascinating past at The Gobbins Visitor Centre free Heritage & Maritime Talks…

      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…

      Silver stacking rings
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      meet the maker and storytelling graphic
      LocationIslandmagee

      Discover local talent at Meet the Maker and Storytelling, a series of unique events at The Gobbins…

      Islandmagee Arts Trail
      LocationIslandmagee

      The Islandmagee Arts Trail, run by Islandmagee Originals, returns 2–3 August 2025, featuring local…

      Swifts Forge
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Photograph of Whitehead Centre with e-bikes display in a row.
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Swifts Forge Blacksmithing Workshops @ The Gobbins Visitor Centre
      LocationIslandmagee

      Experience traditional blacksmithing with Swifts Forge at The Gobbins Visitor Centre on Saturday 2…

      Angling @ North Woodburn Reservoir (Carrick Dams)
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

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

      Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time - see the large stock fully…

      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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      Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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,…

      Exterior of Greedy Gannet
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Millar's Bar Ballycarry
      LocationBallycarry

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

      The Marine Bar Whitehead
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Exterior of Whitecliff Inn with red tables and chairs for seating area.
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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…

      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…

      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. …

      Kings Road Coffee Shop
      LocationWhitehead

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

      The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
      LocationWhitehead

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

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

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

      Perfect View Bistro @ Larne Golf Club
      LocationIslandmagee

      Perfect View Bistro at Larne Golf Club in Islandmagee offers delicious, family-friendly meals with…

      Coastal Coffee
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Other places to stay near Blackheaf Coastal Path

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      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…

      Lilyscape at Whitehead
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Seaview Cottage on the Island
      LocationLarne

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

      Altahammond Farm - Self Catering
      LocationWhitehead

      Located on the Causeway Coastal Route, occuping an elevated south-facing position, the…

      Gobbins Cliff
      LocationLarne

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

      Loughside Farm self catering
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      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…

      Drumgart Cottage
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Edwardian Beach Villa
      LocationCarrickfergus

      Experience coastal charm at this Edwardian Beach Villa in Whitehead, offering stunning sea views,…

      Browns Bay Beach Location
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      The Studios at Millar’s Bar
      LocationCarrickfergus

      The Studios are above our family run Bar in the sleepy, history steeped village of Ballycarry.…

      Whitehead Holiday Cottage
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Pleasant View
      LocationLarne

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

      St Ronans & The Stables
      LocationLarne

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

      Lunasa
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Mollys House Whitehead Self Catering
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      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…

      Aerial view of Blackhead Lighthouse and the Lightkeeper cottages
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Altahammond Farm - Bed & Breakfast
      LocationWhitehead

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

      North Irish Lodge - Leahy's Loft
      LocationLarne

      Escape to Leahy's Loft at North Irish Lodge, a delightful retreat for up to 4 adults along Northern…

      Outside view of the pink cottage with trellis porch
      LocationWhitehead

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

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