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  1. Rustic style bistro, butchers and farm shop set in the heart of the Gleno valley, within a few minutes walk of Gleno waterfall and an easy drive from Larne or Carrickfergus with a delicious menu and large range of local produce for sale.
    1. Interior of Lighthouse Yarns with lots of wool displays and people at the crafting table
      Located in delightful Whitehead, on the Causeway Coastal route, you'll find an emporium of woolly loveliness at Lighthouse Yarns with designer yarns, notions and inspirational patterns for every occasion, as well as textile supplies and crafts.
      1. At the Harbourview Hotel, step into a world where whiskey culture and Irish hospitality unite. Choose from an array of unique whiskey experiences tailored to your tastes. Join intimate fireside gatherings where you can share stories with master distillers and friendly locals, all while savouring drams from our curated collection.
      2. A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
        Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time - see the large stock fully restored heritage Irish railway steam and diesel locomotives, vintage carriages coupled with state of the art interactive touch displays.
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      3. Selection of bottles of wine on display
        Freshly baked buns, sourdough loaves and cakes are what you'll find at this delicious micro bakery in Whitehead. Why not sign up for one if their supper clubs and experience something delicious!
        1. Aerial view of Carnlough Harbour with shops and homes in the background and boats in the harbour
          Carnlough's sheltered historic harbour, with small fishing boats, is the focal point of this picturesque village, located on the Causeway Coastal Route. It's a well known Game of Thrones® film location, recognisable as the Free City of Braavos Canal.
          Things to see & do near Gleno Waterfall

          Highlights

          Larne Golf Club
          LocationIslandmagee

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

          Knockagh Cycling Route
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Circular cycle route from Carrickfergus Castle to Knockagh Monument then return downhill to…

          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…

          Layde Walk
          LocationGlenarm

          A short walk through the streets of Glenarm village.

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

          Join the historic Whitehead Easter Road Race on 6 April 2026! Northern Ireland’s longest-standing…

          Carnlough Beach
          LocationCarnlough

          Discover Carnlough Beach’s calm waters, sweeping views and 1.5 km of sand and pebbles along the…

          The Heritage Hub at Carnlough Town Hall
          LocationCarnlough

          Learn all about the development of Carnlough through the centuries, including its unique industrial…

          Swifts Forge Leather Making Class
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
          LocationIslandmagee

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

          Glenarm view
          LocationGlenarm

          Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts in Glenarm. Explore the beautiful village of…

          War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a…

          Whitehead seafront houses
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Glenarm to Ballynure incorporating Antrim Hills Way Hike
          LocationGlenarm

          Cutting a scenic route through the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

          Ludo play area in Carrickfergus Amphitheatre featuring slides and climbing areas
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Ludo at Carrickfergus Amphitheatre offers a safe, indoor play area for kids under 11, featuring…

          Aerial view of Carnlough Harbour with shops and homes in the background and boats in the harbour
          LocationCarnlough

          Carnlough's sheltered historic harbour, with small fishing boats, is the focal point of this…

          Carrickfergus Castle
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Get ready to step back in time at Carrickfergus Castle, an incredible Norman castle nestled in the…

          Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
          LocationIslandmagee

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

          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…

          Whitehead Summer Festival 2026
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Gentleman holding a black and white photograph and event details.
          LocationCarrickfergus
          Glenarm Castle Tulip Festival 2026
          LocationGlenarm

          Celebrate spring at Glenarm Castle’s Tulip Festival, 2 - 4 May 2026, with vibrant blooms, live…

          Whitehead promenade with coloured houses and old outdoor swimming pool
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Whitehead is a Victorian seaside town five miles north of Carrickfergus with commanding views…

          American flag and event details
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable stories of twelve Ulster-born figures…

          A group of visitors listening to the tour guide inside Andrew Jackson Cottage standing by the fire.
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Located less than a mile from Carrickfergus town centre, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is a…

          Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

          More Highlights

          Glenarm Castle Tea Room
          LocationGlenarm

          Step into the heart of Glenarm Castle's estate and discover our cosy Tea Room, nestled in the…

          Coastal Coffee
          LocationWhitehead

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

          The Pizza Pavillion @ Glenarm Castle
          LocationGlenarm

          The Pizza Pavilion at Glenarm Castle serves wood-fired sourdough pizzas with gluten-free and vegan…

          Exterior of Greedy Gannet
          LocationIslandmagee

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

          The Potting Shed @ Glenarm Castle
          LocationGlenarm

          The Potting Shed at Glenarm Castle offers expertly crafted coffee, fresh bakes, savory bites, and…

          Interior of Season Coffee Shop with wooden flooring, wooden beams and wooden tables plus chairs.
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Season Coffee Shop, nestled in a refurbished red brick mill on the outskirts of Carrickfergus,…

          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…

          Blue painted traditional building housing Quarter House Coffee in Carrickfergus
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Discover Quarter House Coffee Shop within the Courtyard Complex in Carrickfergus! Indulge in our…

          Light green and purple exterior of Delaceys Bakery Cafe in Carrickfergus
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Nestled in Carrickfergus, Delacey's Coffee Shop & Bakery boasts 25 years of history, serving as a…

          Front view of Brewers Fayre building in Carrickfergus with conservatory
          LocationCarrickfergus

          The Harbour Brewers Fayre is the perfect place to stop in for some tasty pub classics and drinks…

          The Marine Bar Whitehead
          LocationWhitehead

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

          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. …

          Exterior of Little India Restaurant with grey walls and name in silver, plus plants at the entrance doors
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Little India Restaurant in Carrickfergus offers authentic Indian cuisine with fresh ingredients,…

          Josh Macs restaurant exterior with sign, large windows and door entrance,
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Josh Mac’s in Carrickfergus boasts diverse menus featuring flame-grilled burgers, slow-roasted…

          Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
          LocationWhitehead

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

          The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Pink and yellow exterior of Ownies Bar in Carrickfergus
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Ownies Bar and Bistro is a top Irish gastro pub, famed for seafood chowder, homemade desserts, warm…

          Restaurant pictures
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Dobbins Inn in the heart of Carrickfergus offers warm hospitality, traditional Irish and modern…

          Exterior of Creed Coffee House in Carrickfergus with banners in windows displaying food options
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Experience the finest drinks and delectable treats at Creed Coffee Carrickfergus. From freshly…

          Grey exterior building of ETC Carrickfergus with entrance door and full windows plus outside seating area showing silver tables and chairs plus fake h
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Espresso at ETC in Carrickfergus is the ultimate destination for coffee, gifts, and culinary…

          Exterior seating area of Harbour Lights Cafe in Carnlough
          LocationCarnlough

          Harbour Lights Cafe in Carnlough offers hearty breakfasts until noon and a diverse lunch menu…

          Castello Italia
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Castello Italia is a stylish Italian restaurant in Carrickfergus, set 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…

          Pink exterior of Coast Road Inn in Glenarm with flowers outside and collectible window display
          LocationGlenarm

          The Coast Road Inn in Glenarm offers a friendly atmosphere, local drinks, and cosy decor near…

          Places to stay near Gleno Waterfall

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          The Tramway House
          LocationCarrickfergus

          The bathroom is on a intermediate level. The kitchen has a gas hob and electric stove, combo fridge…

          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…

          Seaview cottage on the island. Islandmagee.
          LocationLarne

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

          Hillcrest Cottage
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Set in idyllic location overlooking Belfast Lough, Hillcrest is a beautifully restored nineteenth…

          Magherarmorne Estate gardens with house to the rear
          LocationLarne

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

          The Quarrymen's Cottages A
          LocationGlenarm

          Enjoy maximum three star* luxury in this delightful and sympathetically restored cottage in the…

          Brae Cottage
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          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…

          Joymount Cottage
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Delightful cottage style home just off the promenade, in the gardens of Joymount Presbyterian…

          Acorn (At the Marina)
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Well equipped, modern, ground floor, luxury apartment situated at Carrickfergus Marina and within a…

          Apartment 3, 54 Scotch Quarter
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Ahoy 3 is a first floor lovely apartment located in a large Victorian period property and has been…

          Two cyclists on the bridge that leads to the Barbican Gatelodge
          LocationGlenarm

          Romantic in appearance and setting, and approached by a bridge over the Glenarm river, the Barbican…

          Gortnagory Carnlough
          LocationBallymena

          A fantastic recently renovated property located just on the edge of Carnlough village within a…

          The Quarrymen's Cottages B
          LocationBallymena

          21st Century comfort in an early 19th century restored cottage in historic Glenarm. This cottage…

          Briarfield Farm Stays - Uisce Cabin
          LocationGlenarm

          A unique luxury coastal getaway located on a family farm in the Glenarm countryside. Perfect for…

          The Inglenook
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Welcome to The Inglenook, a charming 1-bedroom open-plan property in historic Carrickfergus,…

          Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods
          LocationGlenarm

          Escape to our 4* Glenarm Castle Ocean View pods for a stylish rural retreat. Fully furnished with…

          St Ronans & The Stables
          LocationLarne

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

          The Studios at Millar’s Bar
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          The Lookout
          LocationBallymena

          The Lookout is situated in the beautiful and tranquil village of Glenarm, nestled at the foot of…

          Albany Cottage
          LocationCarrickfergus

          This unique historic cottage is years old. It has been beautifully renovated and is a cosy…

          Apartment 2, 54 Scotch Quarter
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Ahoy 2 is a mist comfortable second floor penthouse house apartment located on the Causeway Coastal…

          Lilyscape at Whitehead
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Apartment 1, 54 Scotch Quarter
          LocationCarrickfergus

          This beautifully presented ground floor apartment is fully equipped to an excellent standard and…

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