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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

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          Straidkilly Walk
          LocationCarnlough

          Mainly a hazel woodland walk, with areas of grassy clearings full of meadow flowers, best seen in…

          Glenarm to Ballynure incorporating Antrim Hills Way Hike
          LocationGlenarm

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

          Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Layde Walk
          LocationGlenarm

          A short walk through the streets of Glenarm village.

          Carrickfergus Golf Club
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Templecorran Church and Graveyard
          LocationBallycarry

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

          Knockagh Cycling Route
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Carrickfergus Castle
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Self guided murder mystery trail from Whodunit Hunts on foot in historic Carrickfergus. See the…

          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.…

          Skernaghan Point Walk
          LocationIslandmagee

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

          Jacobean Knot Garden
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Greenisland Golf Club
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Greenisland is a challenging 9 hole mature parkland golf course situated under the imposing…

          The Lighthouse Bakes Supper Club & Cookery School
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Gentleman holding a black and white photograph and event details.
          LocationCarrickfergus
          Individual catching 3 fish with a fishing rod.
          LocationCarnlough

          Hop aboard the Amberjack and enjoy a 3 hour fishing trip out of Carnlough or Glenarm (subject to…

          American flag and event details
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Man and woman walking alongside River in Glenarm Forest surrounded by trees
          LocationGlenarm

          Explore the hidden charm of Glenarm Forest, boasting impressive views of Glenarm Castle, diverse…

          Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Carrickfergus Urban Farm and Garden Centre at Kilcreggan is a free popular attraction for local…

          Glenarm Castle Tulip Festival 2026
          LocationGlenarm

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

          Islandmagee Cycling Route
          LocationIslandmagee

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

          Straidkilly Nature Reserve
          LocationCarnlough

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

          Field of poppies
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Historical talk provided by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

          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…

          Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

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          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,…

          Whiskey Experiences at The Harbourview
          LocationCarnlough

          At the Harbourview Hotel, step into a world where whiskey culture and Irish hospitality unite.…

          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,…

          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…

          The Whitecliff Inn
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Castello Italia
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          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…

          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…

          The Marine Bar Whitehead
          LocationWhitehead

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

          The Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Exterior of Luna Cafe / Bar in Carrickfergus with blue canopy and white pillars
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Luna, nestled near Carrickfergus Castle along the Causeway Coastal Route, offers a unique dining…

          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…

          The Glencloy Inn
          LocationCarnlough

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

          The Potting Shed @ Glenarm Castle
          LocationGlenarm

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

          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…

          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,…

          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 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…

          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…

          Black and White exterior of Cove Coffee Shop with words painted for Coffee Bakes and Art
          LocationGlenarm

          Cove Glenarm, nestled in Glenarm's historic village, offers freshly baked treats, quality coffee,…

          Logo for Moran's at Glenarm
          LocationGlenarm

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

          Dining at The Harbourview Hotel
          LocationCarnlough

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

          Places to stay near Gleno Waterfall

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          Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          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…

          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…

          The Inglenook
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Whitehead Aire de Service (Bentra Golf Course)
          LocationWhitehead

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

          Seaview cottage on the island. Islandmagee.
          LocationLarne

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

          Pleasant View
          LocationLarne

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

          Hillcrest Cottage
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          The Mill House
          LocationBallymena

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

          McCollum's Corner
          LocationBallymena

          Two minutes’ walk from Carnlough Harbour and a short distance from the beach. This 1850’s Stone…

          Apartment 3, 54 Scotch Quarter
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Leafield House
          LocationBallycarry

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

          The Hamptons
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          The Quarrymen's Cottages B
          LocationBallymena

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

          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…

          Apartment 2, 54 Scotch Quarter
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Fox Heaven
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Station House
          LocationCarrickfergus

          Station house has been a part of Greenisland for over 100 years. It was built in the early 1900s as…

          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…

          Joymount Cottage
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

          Gortnagory Carnlough
          LocationBallymena

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

          Whitehead Holiday Cottage
          LocationWhitehead

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

          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…

          Kings Parlour
          LocationCarrickfergus

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

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