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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. 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

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        Swifts Forge Leather Making Class
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Carrickfergus Golf Club
        LocationCarrickfergus

        With its imaginative use of water and sand the par of 68 is not matched that easily. The course…

        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…

        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…

        Aerial view of Glenarm Castle & Gardens with the ocean beyond.
        LocationGlenarm

        Crowned "Historic Houses 2023 Garden of the Year", Glenarm Castle and its walled gardens are a true…

        Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Straidkilly Nature Reserve
        LocationCarnlough

        Small and secluded Ulster Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, located on an inland route between Glenarm…

        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…

        S51 Airsoft Northern Ireland
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Join us at Forest Fitness for an unforgettable adventure, with a range of activities from airsoft…

        Adrian Hack, tour guide with Lead the Way Tours standing beside the Churchill Tank in Carrickfergus
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Adrian Hack is a level 2 qualified tour guide, based in Carrickfergus who specialises in World War…

        Ginger pony facing into sunset with fields in front
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Antrim Hills Way Hike
        LocationGlenarm

        Across scenic hill-tops

        Knockagh Cycling Route
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Carrickfergus Castle
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Visit the King William III Statue, a bronze figure near Carrickfergus Castle on Castle Green.…

        Carrickfergus Castle - crowds of kids and adults in period costumes.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        The re-enactment of Schomberg’s Siege of Carrickfergus is taking place bank holiday Monday 31…

        Larne Golf Club
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Whitehead Food & Folk Fest
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Carrickfergus Library
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Carrickfergus Library’s heritage section offers local history books, OSNI and Griffith’s Valuation…

        Jacobean Knot Garden
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Home of Sir Arthur Chichester this delightful recreated Knot Garden is located close ot the Town…

        Portmuck Walk
        LocationIslandmagee

        Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk

        Glenarm Coast Walk
        LocationGlenarm

        This is a 500m linear walk between two car parks, with no turnoffs or obstacles on the way.

        image of 3  paddleboarders kneeling on boards in water in front of Carrickfergus Castle.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Learn stand up paddle boarding in the picturesque old harbour at Carrickfergus Castle, on the main…

        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

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        The Whitecliff Inn
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Restaurant pictures
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        The Gardener's Rest Cafe @ Hillmount Carrick
        LocationCarrickfergus

        The Gardener’s Rest Café at Hillmount Carrick offers tasty light bites, hot drinks, and a relaxing,…

        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…

        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,…

        Kings Road Coffee Shop
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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 of Mayur Indian restaurant with sign in red and white, plus whote and red walls
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Mayur Indian Restaurant near Carrickfergus Castle offers authentic, exquisite Indian cuisine with…

        Exterior of Springsteens restaurant with grey doors and large sign.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Springsteen's Carrickfergus, located between the medieval castle and marina, offers freshly…

        Perfect View Bistro @ Larne Golf Club
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        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…

        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…

        The Pizza Pavillion @ Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Logo for Moran's at Glenarm
        LocationGlenarm

        Moran's of Glenarm, on the Causeway Coastal Route, offers an elegant dining experience with a…

        Millar's Bar Ballycarry
        LocationBallycarry

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

        Grey seats and table with ice cream counters and food display fridges in the background
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Mauds Scotch Quarter in Carrickfergus offers award-winning ice cream, diverse flavours, vegan…

        Exterior of Ollie's Bistro, Carrickfergus with grey exterior and outdoor seating area with hedge surround
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Ollie's Bistro in Carrickfergus offers a family-run coffee shop experience with all-day breakfast…

        PaPa Browns Grill
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Relaxed colonial-style diner and bar serving an all-day menu, within easy walking distance of…

        Castello Italia
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Castello Italia is a stylish Italian restaurant in Carrickfergus, set on the Causeway Coastal Route…

        The Glencloy Inn
        LocationCarnlough

        Historic family owned, traditional Irish bar and restaurant located in the picturesque village of…

        Dining at The Harbourview Hotel
        LocationCarnlough

        The Harbourview Hotel invites you to experience an area of outstanding natural beauty, nestled by…

        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…

        Coastal Coffee
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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…

        Places to stay near Gleno Waterfall

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        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…

        The Hamptons
        LocationCarrickfergus

        The Hamptons is a gentle 25-min stroll to the historic walled town of Carrickfergus. At it's centre…

        Leafield House
        LocationBallycarry

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

        Briarfield Farm Stays - Uisce Cabin
        LocationGlenarm

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

        The Mill House
        LocationBallymena

        Discover The Mill House at Glenarm Castle Estate - a colourful, character-filled retreat surrounded…

        The Inglenook
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Pleasant View
        LocationLarne

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

        view of the sea from inside a pod
        LocationBallymena

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

        Apartment 1, 54 Scotch Quarter
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Whitehead Holiday Cottage
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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…

        Loughview Retreat
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Our 3 bedroom detached house is located in a residential cul-de-sac in the historic town of…

        Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Front view of an old city hotel behind a tree.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Perfectly located 2 minutes away from Northern Irelands oldest Castle, 20 minutes from Belfast City…

        The Harbourview Hotel
        LocationCarnlough

        A well-loved country hotel in the small coastal village of Carnlough on the Antrim Coast Road, less…

        Twilight Bunkhouse
        LocationCARNLOUGH

        Twilight Bunkhouse is family-run accommodation with two 6-person dorm rooms and two 4-person…

        Kings Parlour
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Seaview cottage on the island. Islandmagee.
        LocationLarne

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

        Browns Bay Beach Location
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Beechgrove Farm
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Homely farmhouse set in rural countryside with superb views. Fully central heated with television…

        Lilyscape at Whitehead
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Fox Heaven
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Fox Heaven is an elegant modern B&B at convenient location with amazing views just in 15-20 minutes…

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