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The Gobbins
4.5
#1 of 3 Outdoor Activities in Whitehead
Hiking & Camping Tours
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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The Gobbins is a dramatic, two-mile-long cliff-face path which includes spectacular tubular and suspension bridges, a staircase, caves and tunnels carved through the rock. A fully accessible cliff-top path will provide breathtaking views of the rugged North Coast.
Whitehead, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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2023
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Ellen W
3 contributions
Beautiful Day at the Gobbins Path!
Nov 2023 • Family

Thank you Barbara for a wonderful tour! While not too challenging, there are other factors such as wind and spray. We happened to have a beautiful day and calm seas, so we were not bothered by weather.
Beautiful views and we saw Sammy the seal. So glad we went. 😊😊
Written 26 November 2023
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jonny517236
Belfast, UK8 contributions
Overrated
Nov 2023 • Couples
Short walk dragged out to 2 hours with often irrelevant stories by tourguide.
Most of group were restless and bored throughout.
Fairly expensive for the experience
Written 20 November 2023
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James
Dublin, Ireland30 contributions
Great experience with right level of adventure for pre teens
Nov 2023 • Family
Took a last minute decision to visit here as had to rearrange plans as Carrck a rede was closed due to wind and didn’t regret it. Scenery is fantastic and the bridge and walkways are very impressive. Had an eight year old which just met the height requirements and the walk was no problem for her. Phil our guide was full of knowledge and was great with the all kids/teens in tour group.
Written 12 November 2023
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markandelaina b
Langport, UK63 contributions
Careful with your Satnav!
Sep 2023 • Couples
The tour starts at the visitor centre/cafe - don't turn up at the actual Gobbins site! The minibus will drive you there. Slightly curtailed walk due to a landslip, but spectacular scenery - especially if the sea is rough. £20 each.
Written 1 November 2023
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Vicky B
Norwich, UK8 contributions
Amazing, unique experience
Oct 2023 • Couples
We visited the Gobbins cliff path during a week travelling across the north coast. It was the best experience of the whole holiday. Our guide was super knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area & the path. The staff at the visitor centre were welcoming and really helpful, suggesting other places to visit on our travels. It’s worth arriving at the centre a bit early so you can read about the history of the path or grab a cup of coffee.
The path itself is a series of walkways, bridges and even a cave along the side of the cliff. We visited on a blustery October day after a storm so the waves were high and it was brilliant watching them and hearing them crash against the cliffs. We did get wet but that just made the whole experience more fun!
It’s a really unique and fascinating way to view the beautiful coastline and our guide stopped at various points to explain the history of the path or to point things out. We saw a few different species of birds but the best time for seeing birds would be the summer.
You do need to dress appropriately for the weather (you’re on an exposed cliff edge) and the visitor centre will provide walking boots if needed. You also need to be fit enough to walk 5km with lots of steps (some are steep) but the guide makes sure everyone stays together.
Overall an amazing, unique experience (at a very reasonable price!). We would definitely visit again.
Written 26 October 2023
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Jamie H
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Booking cancelled after being request to come early without spaces made available for us at the earlier slot
Oct 2023 • Family
The review isn't about the gobbins itself. I had booked for 3 on the 18th of October I got a phone call the day before on the 17th telling me the tour would still go ahead at my allotted time but if it was possible yo come in early as the wind was going to be bad witch is understandable I rang the phone 5 times eventually got speaking to a lovely woman Emma that said that they would appreciate us coming in as early as possible but not to worry that our tour will go ahead later I found out the group was not filled at our time and it was more suitable for the wind earlier. I then agreed I would be up at 10.30 for the tour when speaking ot another lady the next day she told us that there was only 2 spaces left at the 10.30 slot and that we would have to wait to our original time witch was an inconvenience as we where already close to the facility. We had lunch in the visitor centre while we waited bought our gifts and just passed time. We obviously were early as we had been there and then we were approached by the lady behind the desk letting us know that the tours had been cancelled because of the wind this would have been completely avoided if they allowed us to take the time that the requested us to take the day before but poor handling of the situation left the tour with only 2 spaces when we needed 3. Got a full refund but still disappointing after travelling over a hour to the venue early than we had booked.
Written 18 October 2023
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Kawan X
4 contributions
Quite a challenging walk up to the vehicle, but worth it.
Aug 2023 • Friends
I didn't admit to a few health problems so be warned, the steep walk back up to the transport bus is extremely challenging if you have even a slight mobility problem or asthma.
I managed it but I'd never go again which is unfortunate as this is an amazing attraction. To walk where the Victorians used to was a terrific trip back in history. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and gives you plenty of time to take photographs. The scenery and ocean views are stunning, highly recommend.
Written 8 October 2023
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Fay W
2 contributions
Great experience, suitable for most people, you don't need to fit to do this
Sep 2023 • Family
Jim, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable. Everything was very efficient, from the initial briefing to getting onto the bus to bring us to the starting point. From the reviews I had read, I was quite worried about the steep decline/incline before the main gobbins walk but I needn't have been, as it is really suitable for everyone apart those with mobility problems. The decline at the start and incline back up again along the same path is steep yes but it's not equivalent to climbing a mountain or anything like that, it was really just a bit of a steep hill and the path surface was very good. There is even a little car which can be used to bring people up and down if necessary. The walk itself requires hiking boots for ankle protection and the ability to walk a decent but not fast pace, as there are plenty of stops along the way. The views are dramatic and spectacular. I wouldn't really advise it for young children but for older kids who are patient and happy to walk for a few hours with no sitting breaks along the way it would be a fun experience. It was really wonderful to do this tour, all the staff were very friendly and it was good value. The visitor centre is nice, has lockers for valuables as you are not allowed to bring your backpacks and the cafe is very nice too (especially welcome after you return back to the centre at the end of the walk). Thoroughly enjoyable, thank you very much!
Written 24 September 2023
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Susan L
1 contribution
Something very different to do really enjoyable.
Aug 2023 • Couples
What a great afternoon we spent at the Gobbins. Arrived at the venue which has a large car park and great cafe with lots to choose from. Staff very helpful. Had Safety chat before the walk. It does take about 2 1/2 hours plus a bus takes you to and from the cliffs. Our super guide was Adrian and at periodical stops he chatted giving us great info on the cliffs and its paths. You do need hard hats (provided) and be prepared it is steep in places. We were 70 and managed well.
Written 20 September 2023
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Ted B
8 contributions
Beautiful views but very hard to walk.
Sep 2023 • Couples
The start of the hike is the hardest because it is down a very steep hill. The tour guide left us and we could figure where to go
Written 19 September 2023
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