2.2 miles
Linear
Moderate
Blackhead Path
TRAIL INFORMATION
This walk starts at Whitehead Yacht Club and leads along a coastal path and up some steep steps to Blackhead Lighthouse. From here walkers descend some more steep steps back to the coastal path and back to the car park.
At present, the section of path around Blackhead itself is currently closed. This is due to damage to the path and to the handrails which have collapsed in places. There is a programme of maintenance works underway, and we will update the website when these works have been completed.
TRAIL INFORMATION
This walk starts at Whitehead Yacht Club and leads along a coastal path and up some steep steps to Blackhead Lighthouse. From here walkers descend some more steep steps back to the coastal path and back to the car park.
At present, the section of path around Blackhead itself is currently closed. This is due to damage to the path and to the handrails which have collapsed in places. There is a programme of maintenance works underway, and we will update the website when these works have been completed.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest The Blackhead Lighthouse
- Facilities Car park, toilets - 10p. There are also several shelters along the walk.Whitehead has a number of cafe facilities and public toilets.Whitehead can be reached by car, bus and train. For further information on public transport options visit www.translink.co.uk. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Disabled toilets.
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 5 Terrain: Level surfaced path, steep steps Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start By car take the A2 from Carrickfergus or Larne. Car parking is available at the start of Blackhead Path.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Level of Difficulty Moderate
Moderately challenging trails of varying widths with some short, steep climbs and descents. The surface may vary throughout, be slippery and uneven in places. Expect there to be obstacles like exposed roots, narrow gates, stiles and long sets of steps.
Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended.
