The original path at The Gobbins was opened in 1902, and immediately captivated visitors.The Gobbins was created by Irish railway engineer Berkeley Deane Wise. The Gobbins is a cliff-face path at Islandmagee, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on the Causeway Coastal Route.This dramatic and challenging cliff-face path combines spectacular tubular and suspension bridges, caves, steps, and tunnels carved through the rock. Follow the curves of curious geology to immerse yourself in this exhilarating journey and discover the ancient stories and fascinating heritage of this unique attraction.One of The Gobbins path’s greatest champions was filmmaker, photographer, historian and lecturer, the late John H Lennon, from Co. Down. Lennon made numerous surveys of the old path; extensively researched methods to build new bridges and even made two films about it. So impressive was his work both the army and navy offered to help his proposed restoration.
Today visitors are whisked from the Visitor Centre by bus to the start of the path where they can, once again, experience the feeling of ‘walking on water’. As you navigate the edge of the North Coast, watch the water rise up to greet you and immerse yourself in breathtakingly beautiful views, keeping an eye out for frequently-spotted pods of dolphins and porpoises.
