​ The Gobbins Coastal Path in Islandmagee, County Antrim, was first enjoyed by the Edwardians, following its original development in 1902, by railway engineer Berkeley Deane Wise.

The dramatic two-mile long path, part of Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route, consists of a network of walkways, bridges and water-splashed gantries embedded into the black basalt sheer cliff faces.

The Gobbins – which takes its name from the Irish 'An Gobain', meaning 'the points of rock' – features a series of both tubular and suspension bridges, replicating the design marvel created by Wise over 100 years ago.

The pathway offers a mix of rugged beauty, spectacular views, heritage, flora and fauna. Nature lovers can spot coastal birds such as guillemots and kittiwakes, as well as Northern Ireland's only mainland colony of puffins.

A 40-minute drive from Belfast, The Gobbins coastal path lies at the beginning of the Causeway Coastal Route and is close to the Blackhead lighthouse.

This geologically diverse Northern Ireland landscape also provides the location backdrop for the TV series, Game of Thrones.

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• Before you go
• How to get there
• What to speak
• What to spend (and tip)
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