2.2 miles
Linear
Moderate
Blackhead Path
TRAIL INFORMATION
This walk starts at Whitehead Boat Park 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.
TRAIL INFORMATION
This walk starts at Whitehead Boat Park 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.
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
- Trail Grade Moderate TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER
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Routes with a varying range of climbs and descents, loose and uneven surfaces. Expect a few, large obstacles such as stiles and steps. A good level of fitness and self-reliance is recommended.
