Things to Do and Places to Go
Walks and Runs
3 miles out and back from the front door to the end of the path to the Lighthouse. Beautiful walk. Can also do a circular loop up the steep path around the lighthouse, past the golf club and back into Whitehead (about 4.5 miles total)
Blackhead Path
Blackhead Path3 miles out and back from the front door to the end of the path to the Lighthouse. Beautiful walk. Can also do a circular loop up the steep path around the lighthouse, past the golf club and back into Whitehead (about 4.5 miles total)
One of my favourite places to walk the dog or go for a trail run. Lovely woodland walk. Loops of 3-6 miles
North Woodburn Reservoir
One of my favourite places to walk the dog or go for a trail run. Lovely woodland walk. Loops of 3-6 miles
Another lovely spot for a walk - an easy drive up the coast from us
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Carnfunnock Country Park
Coast RoadAnother lovely spot for a walk - an easy drive up the coast from us
Nothing better than a walk or a run round Glenariff. I have been going here since I was a teenager and love the whole area. Perfect for a day out when combined with food at Laragh Lodge - where the staff and food are fab!
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Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariffe RoadNothing better than a walk or a run round Glenariff. I have been going here since I was a teenager and love the whole area. Perfect for a day out when combined with food at Laragh Lodge - where the staff and food are fab!
Ballyboley Forest
Good circular forest walk(s) of varying lengths. Lovely views
Sightseeing
My great nephew can’t wait to go to see Thomas the Tank Engine. Lovely cafe for afternoon tea too
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Whitehead Railway Museum
Castleview RoadMy great nephew can’t wait to go to see Thomas the Tank Engine. Lovely cafe for afternoon tea too
National Trust - Glenoe
Waterfall RoadBrowns Bay
23 Browns Bay RdFabulous beach with walk about 20 mins drive away.
Portmuck Harbour
68 Portmuck RdLovely quiet small beach and harbour about 20 mins drive away
Great hike up to the top of Cave Hill with panoramic views of Belfast and beyond. Love this walk
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Cave Hill Country Park
Antrim RoadGreat hike up to the top of Cave Hill with panoramic views of Belfast and beyond. Love this walk
One of my favourite places on the planet! Beautiful scenery, great coastal walks, fab wee cafes. Lovely people. Highly recommend for a day or a few days while visiting
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Causeway Coastal Route
One of my favourite places on the planet! Beautiful scenery, great coastal walks, fab wee cafes. Lovely people. Highly recommend for a day or a few days while visiting
Only an hour away by car. Top tourist attraction on the Causeway Coast. Lovely walk out to the rope bridge and stunning scenery
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Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
Only an hour away by car. Top tourist attraction on the Causeway Coast. Lovely walk out to the rope bridge and stunning scenery
A must see for first time visitors to the Causeway Coast and not just for the geology - fab walk with beautiful scenery too. Love it :)
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Giant's Causeway
A must see for first time visitors to the Causeway Coast and not just for the geology - fab walk with beautiful scenery too. Love it :)
Contender for my favourite place on Earth. Ferry leaves from Ballycastle (1hr 15 mins from us). You can visit the island in a day - walking to the south lighthouse and getting a bus to the west lighthouse and bird sanctuary. Or stay a few days and get more walks in. Friendly islanders, outstanding hospitality, good food, good pub, great walks and stunning scenery. Love it!
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Rathlin Island
Contender for my favourite place on Earth. Ferry leaves from Ballycastle (1hr 15 mins from us). You can visit the island in a day - walking to the south lighthouse and getting a bus to the west lighthouse and bird sanctuary. Or stay a few days and get more walks in. Friendly islanders, outstanding hospitality, good food, good pub, great walks and stunning scenery. Love it!
Nine Glen Walking Tours - great guided walks on the North Coast. Kevin is a great guide and story teller. Have been out with him on these walks a few times and would highly recommend
https://www.nineglenswalkingtours.co.uk/
40 Leyland Meadow
40 Leyland MeadowNine Glen Walking Tours - great guided walks on the North Coast. Kevin is a great guide and story teller. Have been out with him on these walks a few times and would highly recommend
https://www.nineglenswalkingtours.co.uk/
Went here for the first time this year and I’ve been visiting the Causeway Coast regularly for over 35 years 😱 Beautiful spot. Steep walk down and back up from the car park but really worth it to see the ruins and the views beyond 😊
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Kinbane Castle
81 Whitepark RdWent here for the first time this year and I’ve been visiting the Causeway Coast regularly for over 35 years 😱 Beautiful spot. Steep walk down and back up from the car park but really worth it to see the ruins and the views beyond 😊
One of my favourite places on the Causeway Coast. Lovely wee cafe and easy coastal walk north from the car park. Also a Game of Thrones location
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Ballintoy Harbour
One of my favourite places on the Causeway Coast. Lovely wee cafe and easy coastal walk north from the car park. Also a Game of Thrones location
Love love Love walking and running in the Mournes. Highly recommend for a day or a few days exploring
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Mourne Mountains
Moyad RoadLove love Love walking and running in the Mournes. Highly recommend for a day or a few days exploring
Only 6 miles north of my place, this is a great place to visit and kids love it
Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough.
Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Ireland.
For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Ireland landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
There is limited disabled access for wheelchair users. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs allowed except guide dogs and assistance dogs.
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Carrickfergus Castle
Marine HighwayOnly 6 miles north of my place, this is a great place to visit and kids love it
Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough.
Besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Ireland.
For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Ireland landscape whether approached by land, sea or air. The castle now houses historical displays as well as cannons from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
There is limited disabled access for wheelchair users. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs allowed except guide dogs and assistance dogs.
Home to the Gobbins Cliff Path, Browns Bay and Portmuck - 18 mile loop if you wanted to cycle round it!
Islandmagee
Home to the Gobbins Cliff Path, Browns Bay and Portmuck - 18 mile loop if you wanted to cycle round it!
Dunluce Castle
87 Dunluce RdFood scene
Gorgeous gift shop and cafe. Lovely for lunch and great coffee
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The Bank House
12 Edward RdGorgeous gift shop and cafe. Lovely for lunch and great coffee
Nothing but good reports from this lovely local restaurant. 5 minute walk from us and right beside the shore
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The Lighthouse Bistro
2 Marine AveNothing but good reports from this lovely local restaurant. 5 minute walk from us and right beside the shore
The Whistle Stop
7 Victoria AveBest Egg Benedict 😍 5 min walk from the house
The Rinkha Ice Cream and Toys
55 Middle RdBest ice cream in the country. 2 mile walk from my house :)
Our absolute favourite place to eat and only 15 mins drive away. Just outside the small village of Glenoe. Highly recommend, especially their early bird menu on weekdays
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Billy Andys
Our absolute favourite place to eat and only 15 mins drive away. Just outside the small village of Glenoe. Highly recommend, especially their early bird menu on weekdays
Close to Woodburn Reservoir walk, I often head here for lunch after. Best burger in the country!
Ballylagan Organic Farm
12 Ballylagan RdClose to Woodburn Reservoir walk, I often head here for lunch after. Best burger in the country!
Best seafood restaurant I know of. Fab place for lunch or dinner
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Mourne Seafood Bar
34-36 Bank StBest seafood restaurant I know of. Fab place for lunch or dinner
Our favourite place to go for a steak! Never fails to impress!
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Morning Star
17-19 Pottingers EntryOur favourite place to go for a steak! Never fails to impress!
Mauds
Great breakfasts and lunches plus Maud's Ice Cream
Mayur Indian Restaurant
10 Castle StreetBest local authentic Indian Restaurant - sit in and take away.
Marina setting, outdoor and indoor dining. Great food and atmosphere. Music at weekends
Windrose Bar and Restaurant
5 Rodgers QuayMarina setting, outdoor and indoor dining. Great food and atmosphere. Music at weekends
Ownies Bar and Bistro
16-18 JoymountSteak!!!!!!!!!!
Papa Browns
Marine HighwayAmerican style diner, popular with families
Fab for lunch and dinner - pretty good coffee and cake too!
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Castello Italia
28 Scotch QuarterFab for lunch and dinner - pretty good coffee and cake too!
Coffee, Cake, Deli lunches. Laid back coffee shop, lovely atmosphere. Local art for sale
Creed Coffee Carrickfergus
Coffee, Cake, Deli lunches. Laid back coffee shop, lovely atmosphere. Local art for sale
Coffee & Cream
14 Kings RdUlster Fry, American Breakfasts, Local lunch favourites - and at the end of the lane!
Golf and Food! Comes highly recommended for lunch and dinner!
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Whitehead Golf Club
Mccraes BraeGolf and Food! Comes highly recommended for lunch and dinner!
Bentra Grill
1 Slaughterford RdArtisan Woodfired Pizza Co
32-36 West StreetYaukee Chinese Takeaway
21-23 Kings RoadJohnny's Chef
3A Chester AveChippy and Chinese
Jess's Plaice
9 Victoria AvenueLocal Chippy
Gift shop
Local gift shops
Victoriana Floral
51 Ballypollard RoadBest florist ever!
The loveliest staff with the best knowledge in knitting and crochet. A local favourite
Lighthouse Yarns
12a Edward RdThe loveliest staff with the best knowledge in knitting and crochet. A local favourite
2020 Art
12 Kings RdQuirky, local artists - worth a browse - great for gifts!
The Vintage Time Travellers
31 Balmoral AveJust class! Loads of vintage gifts, art, bits and bobs! Love it!
The Gallery Whitehead
19 Cable RdLocal Art
Shambles Workshop
Castle StreetJust fab! Well worth a drive to Glenarm!
Artisan Style - Whtehead
25 Kings RdThings Bright and Beautiful
25 Kings RdTowns and Villages
Places we love to visit
My son says Whitehead is the centre of the universe! And we live here so obviously we love it!
Great coastal walk to the lighthouse
Fab little gift shops, cafes and pubs
Local wool shop
Whitehead Railway museum
2 mile walk to Gobbins Visitor Centre
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Whitehead
My son says Whitehead is the centre of the universe! And we live here so obviously we love it!
Great coastal walk to the lighthouse
Fab little gift shops, cafes and pubs
Local wool shop
Whitehead Railway museum
2 mile walk to Gobbins Visitor Centre
Ballycarry
Local village steeped in history
Belfast
The City of Belfast is a half hour journey by train or car!
Carrickfergus
Pubs
Cosy wee bar in Whitehead. Music nights
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Pub/The-Whitecliff-Inn-The-Marine-Bar-102881673139450/?locale2=en_GB
Marine Bar
1 Marine LaneCosy wee bar in Whitehead. Music nights
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Pub/The-Whitecliff-Inn-The-Marine-Bar-102881673139450/?locale2=en_GB
The Whitecliff Inn
2 Chester AveLocal Pub
Other places to stay
Recommendations for accommodation for your onward travels
Hosted by my friend, Liz Weir. Great hostel and private apartment accommodation in the heart of the Glens of Antrim. Sat night music, story and poetry sessions. Fab place
https://abnb.me/IZLEWKq2JY
Ballyeamon Barn
127 Ballyemon RoadHosted by my friend, Liz Weir. Great hostel and private apartment accommodation in the heart of the Glens of Antrim. Sat night music, story and poetry sessions. Fab place
https://abnb.me/IZLEWKq2JY
My friend, El hosts spacious pet friendly accommodation here. Close to the Mournes.
https://abnb.me/qDqZEGy2JY
Slievenagarragh
SlievenagarraghMy friend, El hosts spacious pet friendly accommodation here. Close to the Mournes.
https://abnb.me/qDqZEGy2JY
Top class self-contained accommodation close to Belfast and Lisburn - owned and operated by my friend, Tracy
Ivy Cottage at Ballymacbrennan Old Schoolhouse
129 Saintfield RdTop class self-contained accommodation close to Belfast and Lisburn - owned and operated by my friend, Tracy