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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. 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.
        1. 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 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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        2. 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. (Seasonal opening)
          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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            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…

            Knockagh Monument
            LocationGreenisland

            County Antrim War Memorial erected and dedicated to the fallen from the County of Antrim who fell…

            Glenarm to Ballynure incorporating Antrim Hills Way Hike
            LocationGlenarm

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

            Exterior shot of entrance to Carrickfergus Omniplex Cinema
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Omniplex Cinema Carrickfergus, a modern 6-screen venue, offers luxurious OmniplexRecline screens,…

            Room set up for Dobbins dining experiece as part of Dobbins Dander and Dine with seats and long tables in front of a large fireplace.
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Discover Carrickfergus' history through a walking tour and medieval food experience at Carrick's…

            Glenarm Marina
            LocationGlenarm

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

            Whitehead Golf Club
            LocationWhitehead

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

            Silver stacking rings
            LocationIslandmagee

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

            Straidkilly Walk
            LocationCarnlough

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

            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…

            Straidkilly Nature Reserve
            LocationCarnlough

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

            S51 Airsoft Northern Ireland
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            Chaffeur Car Services
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Belfast City tours of the Titanic centre Peace wall, Queens, Albert clock, Stormont and…

            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…

            Angling @ North Woodburn Reservoir (Carrick Dams)
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            Carrickfergus Castle with King William statue
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            Interior of the Guard Room with information panels on wall and desk with Visitor Book
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Step back in time at The Guard Room in Carrickfergus Town Hall, immersing visitors in the early…

            The Heritage Hub at Carnlough Town Hall
            LocationCarnlough

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

            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…

            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…

            Larne Golf Club
            LocationIslandmagee

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

            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…

            Gobbins
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Create life-long memories and discover hidden gems along the coast, cruising from Carrickfergus…

            Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            Places to eat & drink near Gleno Waterfall

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            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,…

            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,…

            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…

            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…

            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 Greedy Gannet
            LocationIslandmagee

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

            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…

            Interior of 7 Bistro / Cafe with grey floor and black tables and chairs
            LocationCarrickfergus

            Discover @7 in The Courtyard, Carrickfergus: a cosy spot offering all-day breakfast, delicious…

            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 Fuzzy Beak Restaurant
            LocationWhitehead

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

            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,…

            Whitehead Golf Club Restaurant
            LocationWhitehead

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

            The Whiskey Kin (Opening Spring 2025)
            LocationCarnlough

            Step into a world where whiskey culture and Irish hospitality unite. Choose from an array of unique…

            Twilight Coffee
            LocationCarnlough

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

            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…

            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. …

            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…

            The Lighthouse Bistro
            LocationWhitehead

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

            The Whitecliff Inn
            LocationWhitehead

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

            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…

            The Marine Bar Whitehead
            LocationWhitehead

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

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

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

            Glenarm Castle Tea Room
            LocationGlenarm

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

            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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            Station House
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            Gobbins Cliff
            LocationLarne

            Gobbins Cliff is a Bread & Breakfast (“Airbnb” style) located on the famous Antrim Coast, offering…

            Carrickfergus Harbour Car Park Aire de Service
            LocationCarrickfergus

            A motorhome service provision exists at this location - Harbour Car Park, Rodgers Quay, BT38 8BE.

            The Keep Guest Accommodation
            LocationCarrickfergus

            The Keep Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located in Carrickfergus and on the Coastal Route. It is…

            Hillcrest Cottage
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            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…

            Ahoy 2
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            Acorn (At the Marina)
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            Seaview Cottage on the Island
            LocationLarne

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

            Ahoy 3
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            Temple-Effin Self Catering Holiday Cottage
            LocationWhitehead

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

            Briarfield Farm Stays - The Cabin
            LocationGlenarm

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

            Magherarmorne Estate gardens with house to the rear
            LocationLarne

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

            Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses - Unit 2
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            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…

            McCollum's Corner
            LocationBallymena

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

            St Ronans & The Stables
            LocationLarne

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

            Barbican
            LocationGlenarm

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

            Leafield House
            LocationBallycarry

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

            Altahammond Farm - Bed & Breakfast
            LocationWhitehead

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

            Lilyscape at Whitehead
            LocationCarrickfergus

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

            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…

            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…

            Altahammond Farm - Self Catering
            LocationWhitehead

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

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