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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. Exterior entrance  of Lighthouse Yarns shop
      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. Choose your whiskey flight, then immerse yourself in the stories soaked into the walls around you. From aristocrats and Prime Ministers, to the amazing racehorse Arkle, share the flavours of the past and feel their warmth as you sip and savour specially created Bushmills Whiskey Flights paired with local delicacies and sharing platters. The Arkle Whiskey Bar in the Londonderry Arms Hotel, Carnlough, is named after the legendary 1960’s steeplechaser. This family run bar is steeped in history and heritage and is the perfect place to share a dram, good conversation with the locals and soak up the spirit of the land and people that make this place so unique. Book one of our special whiskey flight experiences with tales of Arkle & Aristocrats
      2. A family of four standing on the platform talking to the driver of a blue steam train
        The new Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time, see our 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. Local seafood, cheese, coffee and everything else made from scratch are available at this coastal restaurant in Whitehead. Only 10 minute drive from The Gobbins, Carrickfergus Castle. Beside the sea with summer promenade seating.
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      4. 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

        Glenarm Coast Walk
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Glenarm Community Market logo with stall on water and name in circle around it
        LocationGlenarm

        Explore the Glenarm Community Market for artisan crafts, local treats, and live music. Accessible…

        Skernaghan Point Walk
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Carrickfergus Golf Club
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
        LocationIslandmagee

        Popular award winning rural beach positioned in a delightful sandy bay, at the northern tip of…

        Whitehead Golf Club
        LocationWhitehead

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

        open seas sailing
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Depart Carrickfergus & enjoy sailing a modern, luxury yacht; be as active or leisurely as you want.…

        Notice with food illustrations stating Food & Folk Fest Whitehead
        LocationWhitehead

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

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

        The new Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time, see our large stock…

        Silver stacking rings
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Kilcoan Gardens
        LocationIslandmagee

        The gardens are situated within the peninsula of Islandmagee, with beautiful views over Larne Lough…

        Causeway Fisher Fishing Trips
        LocationCarnlough

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

        Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Photograph of Whitehead Centre on opening day. Coloured bunting is across the front of the building.
        LocationWhitehead

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

        A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.
        LocationCarrickfergus

        For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Irish…

        Drawing of people in Victorian costume in town centre with snowy backdrop, stalls and steam train.
        LocationWhitehead

        Honouring Whitehead's Victorian legacy, the street fair features stalls, crafts, live music, and…

        Hall filled with crafters and people undertaking activities
        LocationWhitehead

        Embark on a creative adventure at the Whitehead Community Centre's Crafters' Market, a highlight of…

        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…

        Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Our Urban Farm and Garden Centre at Kilcreggan Homes is a free popular attraction to local families…

        Straidkilly Nature Reserve
        LocationCarnlough

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

        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…

        Oakfield Glen and Bashfordsland Wood Walk
        LocationCarrickfergus

        A charming wooded glen and recently planted woodland

        Glenarm Marina
        LocationGlenarm

        Glenarm Marina offers 40 fully serviced pontoon berths within the village's historical limestone…

        Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

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        The Glencloy Inn
        LocationCarnlough

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

        The Dancing Goat Cafe
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Located in the grounds of Kilcreggan Urban Farm, The Dancing Goat Café is a not-for-profit Social…

        Brand image for Frances Anne Vane afternoon tea - features wording around a sculptured ladies head
        LocationCarnlough

        Immerse yourself in the luxurious life of Frances Anne Vane, Marchioness of Londonderry with a…

        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…

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

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

        Landings Restaurant @ Dobbins
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Dobbins Inn, with its unique 800 year history is located in the heart of Carrickfergus on the High…

        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…

        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 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…

        Seating area within Quarter House Coffee - white tables with wooden seats and green painted walls
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Front view of the entrance to Street Hawker restaurant
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Experience Street Hawker Carrickfergus, a top street food destination near Carrickfergus Castle.…

        Exterior of the Whistle Stop cafe building painted grey and black with large signage
        LocationWhitehead

        Embark on a culinary journey at The Whistle Stop Cafe, close to Whitehead Railway Station on the…

        The Gobbins Cafe
        LocationIslandmagee

        Set in the heart of Islandmagee and within the world class Gobbins Visitor Centre, this modern café…

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

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

        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…

        Twilight Coffee
        LocationCarnlough

        Independent coffee shop serving specialty coffee, teas and locally baked treats. Located directly…

        Seating area within The Glasshouse Bistro in Carrickfergus Civic Centre
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Discover The Glasshouse Bistro in Carrickfergus, located in the Museum and Civic Centre. Unwind at…

        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…

        Castello Italia
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Italian restaurant, coffee shop and gelato emporium in Carrickfergus, ideally positioned on the…

        Dining at the Londonderry Arms Hotel
        LocationCarnlough

        This traditional Georgian hotel in Carnlough, located midway between Belfast and The Giant’s…

        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,…

        The Whitecliff Inn
        LocationWhitehead

        A traditional pub and popular modern music venue in the coastal town of Whitehead, offering a…

        PaPa Browns Grill
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Front entrance of the Wind Rose Bar and Bistro
        LocationCarrickfergus

        Discover the ultimate waterfront experience at The Windrose in Carrickfergus. Enjoy stunning views…

        Places to stay near Gleno Waterfall

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        Molly's Cottage
        LocationLarne
        Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Carnlough Cottage
        LocationBallymena

        Beautiful 3 bedroom house in the seaside village of Carnlough, set in the gorgeous Glens Of Antrim…

        Fools Haven Thatched Cottage
        LocationCarrickfergus

        This gem of a thatched cottage is over 250 years old and is situated at the start of the Causeway…

        Further.Space Pods at Glenarm Castle
        LocationGlenarm

        The pods are part of your holiday. Each is individually decorated, reflecting the surroundings, but…

        Josie's Place at Water's Edge Glenarm
        LocationGlenarm

        Two en suite bedroomed apartment situated walking distance from Glenarm's Castle, Village and Bay.…

        Beechgrove Farm
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        Ahoy
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Briarfield Farm Stays - The Caravan
        LocationBallymena

        The Briarfield Farm Stays Caravan is ideal for a relaxing retreat or as a base to explore the world…

        Browns Bay Beach Location
        LocationIslandmagee

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

        Gortnagory Carnlough
        LocationBallymena

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

        The Quarrymen's Cottages A
        LocationGlenarm

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

        Mollys House Whitehead Self Catering
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        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…

        The Hamptons
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        The Tramway House
        LocationCarrickfergus

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

        Whitehead Holiday Cottage
        LocationWhitehead

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

        Water's Edge Glenarm Self Catering Apartment
        LocationBallymena

        Luxury 2 en suite bedroom apartment with sea views situated on the breathtakingly beautiful…

        Ned's Brae View in the Glens of Antrim
        LocationCarnlough

        4 Bedroom country house sleeps 8, that boasts spectacular views, a 5 minute walk to the beach.…

        Outside view of the pink cottage
        LocationWhitehead

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

        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…

        North Irish Lodge - Brennan's Barn
        LocationLarne

        Sleeps 5 adults. Ideally located along the Causeway Coastal Route and perfect for exploring the…

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