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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. 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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      Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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…

      Angling @ North Woodburn Reservoir (Carrick Dams)
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Swifts Forge
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Browns Bay Beach & Ferris Bay
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      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…

      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…

      Whiteharbour Marina - old limestone harbour with boats
      LocationWhitehead

      Discover Whiteharbour, a historic limestone Harbour/Marina nestled on the outskirts of Whitehead…

      Whitehead Golf Club
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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 the large stock…

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

      Join the historic Whitehead Easter Road Race on 21 April 2025! Northern Ireland’s longest-standing…

      Whitehead seafront houses
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Larne Golf Club
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Blackhead Lighthouse & Coastal Path
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Portmuck Walk

      Tranquil harbour and dramatic coastal walk

      Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
      LocationWhitehead

      Visit Whitehead for a magical steam train ride and visit to Whitehead Railway Museum. Enjoy…

      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…

      Victoriana Flower School
      LocationLarne

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

      Skernaghan Point Walk
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      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…

      Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
      LocationCastleview Road, Whitehead

      We’re back! Steam train rides are back for 2025. Come on down to Whitehead and celebrate our patron…

      The Lighthouse Bistro Supper Club & Cookery School
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Bentra Golf Course
      LocationWhitehead

      A well-matured 9 hole course, Bentra is designed with the experienced golfer and novice in mind.…

      Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood Walk
      LocationWhitehead

      A delightful short walk through recently planted woodland

      Other places to eat near Blackhead Coastal Path

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      Coastal Coffee
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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. …

      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,…

      The Lighthouse Bistro
      LocationWhitehead

      Local seafood, cheese, coffee and everything else made from scratch are available at this coastal…

      Exterior of Greedy Gannet
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      The Whitecliff Inn
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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…

      Kings Road Coffee Shop
      LocationWhitehead

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

      Large windows with FARO branding and green signage - Exterior shop frontage of Faro Cafe & Pizzeria at Halloween
      LocationWhitehead

      Embark on a culinary journey at FARO Café & Pizzeria , close to Whitehead Railway Station on the…

      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…

      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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      Lilyscape at Whitehead
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Browns Bay Beach Location
      LocationIslandmagee

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

      Altahammond Farm - Bed & Breakfast
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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…

      Seaview Cottage on the Island
      LocationLarne

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

      Kings Parlour
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Blackhead Cutter
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      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.

      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…

      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…

      Altahammond Farm - Self Catering
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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…

      Loughside Farm self catering
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      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…

      The Studios at Millar’s Bar
      LocationCarrickfergus

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

      Drumgart Cottage
      LocationCarrickfergus

      Situated on the grounds of Drumgart Farmhouse B&B, this newly built two bedroom cottage is within…

      Whitehead Aire de Service (Bentra Golf Course)
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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…

      Leafield House
      LocationBallycarry

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

      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…

      Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
      LocationWhitehead

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

      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…

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