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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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      Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Islandmagee Cycling Route
      LocationIslandmagee

      Spectacular coastal scenery, rolling green hills. This cycle route can be challenging at points but…

      Swifts Forge Leather Making Class
      LocationWhitehead

      Come along to Whitehead’s charming Victorian workshop for intimate leather-making and blacksmithing…

      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…

      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…

      Whitehead seafront houses
      LocationWhitehead

      A self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in Whitehead. A self guided murder…

      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 Blacksmithing Class
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Portmuck Walk
      LocationIslandmagee

      Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk

      Silver stacking rings
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Templecorran Church and Graveyard
      LocationBallycarry

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

      Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood Walk
      LocationWhitehead

      A delightful short walk through recently planted woodland

      Whitehead Summer Festival 2026
      LocationWhitehead

      Whitehead Summer Festival is back and bigger than ever. Family fun for all ages.

      Whitehead Food & Folk Fest
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Victoriana Flower School
      LocationLarne

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

      Angling @ North Woodburn Reservoir (Carrick Dams)
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Whitehead Golf Club
      LocationWhitehead

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

      The Lighthouse Bakes Supper Club & Cookery School
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Ginger pony facing into sunset with fields in front
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
      LocationIslandmagee

      Browns Bay is a charming rural beach nestled in a scenic sandy cove at the northern tip of…

      Larne Golf Club
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      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…

      Other places to eat near Blackhead Coastal Path

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      The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Millar's Bar Ballycarry
      LocationBallycarry

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

      Exterior of Greedy Gannet
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      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. …

      The Boat House Barista
      LocationWhitehead

      The Boat House Barista sits along Whitehead’s scenic Blackhead Path, offering coffee, teas, iced…

      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,…

      Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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…

      Kings Road Coffee Shop
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Perfect View Bistro @ Larne Golf Club
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      The Whitecliff Inn
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Coastal Coffee
      LocationWhitehead

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

      The Marine Bar Whitehead
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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…

      Other places to stay near Blackheaf Coastal Path

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      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…

      Magherarmorne Estate gardens with house to the rear
      LocationLarne

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

      Seaview cottage on the island. Islandmagee.
      LocationLarne

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

      Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      The Studios at Millar’s Bar
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Gobbins Cliff
      LocationLarne

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

      St Ronans & The Stables
      LocationLarne

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

      Leafield House
      LocationBallycarry

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

      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…

      Mollys House Whitehead Self Catering
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Lunasa
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      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…

      Altahammond Farm - Self Catering
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Loughside Farm self catering
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Pleasant View
      LocationLarne

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

      Altahammond Farm - Bed & Breakfast
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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.

      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…

      Image 1 - Birds eye of apartment and balcony attached to main house.
      LocationBallycarry

      Countryside Apartment at the gateway to the Antrim Coast - Extremely private and beautifully…

      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…

      Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Lilyscape at Whitehead
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Edwardian Beach Villa
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      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…

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