trail in Antrim, Ireland

The Gobbins Cliff Path

An Edwardian engineering marvel bolted straight onto a cliff face, with bridges and a tunnel carrying walkers over crashing waves.

Worth the wander

The Gobbins is a dramatic cliff-edge walkway on the Islandmagee peninsula, built in 1902 by railway engineer Berkeley Deane Wise and rebuilt in 2011-2015 with new bridges, a tubular bridge and a tunnel partly below the waterline. Access is by guided tour only, booked in advance.

Quick answers

Cost: Paid - guided tour required (around GBP 23.50 adult, 2026 pricing)
Time and distance: Guided tour, approx. 2.5-3 hours
Parking: Free car park at the visitor centre (tours depart from here by minibus)

Find your way

68 Middle Road, Islandmagee, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3SL