Gobbins path, Cliff-edge hiking trail in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The Gobbins Path stretches 2.5 kilometers along the Atlantic coastline, featuring metal walkways and bridges that connect steep cliffs above the ocean waters.
Berkeley Deane Wise engineered this coastal path in 1902 as part of Northern Ireland's railway infrastructure to increase tourism in the County Antrim region.
The trail represents early twentieth-century engineering innovation, demonstrating how Victorian-era designers integrated infrastructure with natural coastal formations for public access.
Visitors must reserve guided tours in advance, wear sturdy hiking boots, and prepare for variable weather conditions during the two-hour walking experience.
The suspended walkway sections allow hikers to traverse directly above the Atlantic Ocean while observing numerous seabird colonies nesting in the coastal cliffs.
Location: County Antrim
Website: http://thegobbinscliffpath.com
GPS coordinates: 54.80100,-5.69000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 17:10
Ireland presents historical structures, landscapes, and coastal formations for photographers. Sites include cliffs, castles, libraries, parks, lighthouses, and waterfalls. The country offers medieval fortresses, basalt geological formations, and ancient monastery sites.
Northern Ireland tells its story through stones, cliffs, and memories. From the Giant's Causeway to Derry's walls, each place seems filled with stories where Celtic myths, medieval heritage, and traces of the modern world intertwine. Belfast, once an industrial hub turned cultural center, showcases its museums and markets to the breeze coming from the Irish Sea. The landscapes of County Antrim enchant with basalt columns, suspension bridges, and cliffs battered by waves. Further inland, stone circles, monasteries, and distilleries extend the journey into a territory where each site links nature and memory. Exploring Northern Ireland is like walking through centuries that are open to the sky, between the legends of Ulster's ancient kings and the contemporary echoes of a resilient land.
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