Plan Your Visit to the Gobbins
The Gobbins experience is located in Islandmagee, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on the Causeway Coastal Route. Experience a thrilling world, where bridges will carry you over crashing waves to sunken caves and sheer cliff faces.
GETTING THERE
By car from Belfast
Please allow for traffic conditions on the day and call the centre if you are running late for your tour. We do need guests to check in for tours 15 minutes early at the Visitors Centre, so keep this in mind when planning your journey.
- Take the A2 Causeway Coastal Route from Belfast to Larne
- Travel through Carrickfergus and turn right on B90 Island Lower Road
- Look out for the brown signposts
By train from Belfast
We do need guests to check in for tours 15 minutes early at the Visitors Centre, so keep this in mind when planning your journey.
By bus from Belfast
Because bus timetables change so often it is easiest to put your destination in to Translinks “Plan your journey” section online. Depending on which bus or bus/train combo you use to get here it may take 1 hour and 30 minutes or more.
We do need guests to check in for tours 15 minutes early at the Visitors Centre, so keep this in mind when planning your journey.
An example of how to get here would be-
- Go to the Europa Bus Centre below the Europa Hotel
- Take the 256 bus to the Larne Bus Station
- Take the 170b bus to Ballystrudder
- Walk 15 minutes through Ballystrudder village to Middle Road
- The Gobbins Visitor Centre is near Islandmagee Football and Social Club
By taxi
We do need guests to check in for tours 15 minutes early at the Visitors Centre, so keep this in mind when planning your journey.
Ticket Prices
Online Ticket Prices (an extra £0.50 will be added for in person bookings). An iPad is available at reception to allow walk in visitors to book online. Booking in advance is essential to guarantee your place on a tour.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
|
Adult (16+ Years) |
£22.75 |
|
Child (Under 16 years. There is no age limit for children. Admittance is based on a height restriction of over 4 foot. An adult must accompany all children) |
£16.50 |
|
Concession (65+ Years. Production of valid ID required. Concessions offered Monday - Thursday only as well as one off peak weekend in March and October.) |
£16.50 |
|
Group (10 adults or more) |
£21 |
|
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children. Up to 2 additional children can be added to the family rate at a cost of £7.50 per child) |
£50.50 |
Online Ticket Prices (an extra £0.50 will be added for in person bookings). An iPad is available at reception to allow walk in visitors to book online. Booking in advance is essential to guarantee your place on a tour.
Opening Hours
The Gobbins Visitor Centre is open from 8.30 am – 5.00 pm daily.
Your journey begins at our Visitor Centre where you can find a parking space, use the restrooms, buy some refreshments in the café and prepare for your adventure with our video introduction. You will meet your guide, who will take you through the simple but essential safety measures you’ll need to follow when you’re on the walk. Our dedicated shuttle bus will then take you from the Visitor Centre to The Gobbins trailhead, on the cliffs high above Wise’s Eye.
Please arrive at the Visitor Centre 15 minutes before your tour departure to confirm your participation and ensure that you receive the brief safety induction.
Northern Ireland's weather can be unpredictable...
We may have to close for safety reasons. If so, we will be sure to contact you before your visit.
Our Facilities
-
Food
Take a seat in our café. -
Restrooms
There are no toilet facilities at the cliffs. Make sure you visit the restrooms before you go. -
Lockers
No bags are permitted on the path. Secure your valuables in our complimentary lockers. -
Baby changing facilities
Small children are not permitted on the path, but we have baby changing facilities for anyone staying back with small children. -
Boots for hire
Please wear walking boots with strong ankle support for your tour. If you do not own sturdy walking boots, we have a limited number for hire at £5. Trainers/sneakers will not be permitted, please contact Guest Relations if you are unsure of this policy. -
Gift Shop
Take home a token of your adventures at The Gobbins from our range of gifts and souvenirs. -
Accessibility
While visitors with special mobility needs are not permitted on the path, our visitor centre is completely accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams and strollers. -
Safety induction
Take a seat in our briefing room for a short safety induction. You'll learn about what to expect on the path and a few precautions to ensure everyone stays safe on this coastal walk experience.
Safety
Is the Gobbins right for you?
- heart conditions such as angina
- respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema
- musculoskeletal conditions such as back or joint pain
- other conditions such as seizures or stroke.
- If you live with a long-term condition like diabetes, it is your responsibility to make all necessary preparations in advance. Although no bags are allowed on the path, we will provide you with a small waist bag to carry your emergency treatment equipment. Please read our terms and conditions for the full details.
- Please wear walking boots with strong ankle support for your tour. If you do not own sturdy walking boots, we have a limited number for hire at £5. Trainers/sneakers will not be permitted, please contact Guest Relations if you are unsure of this policy.
-
All visitors must wear the hard hats provided. While we monitor the condition of the cliff regularly, we cannot rule out the possibility of a rockfall.
For safety reasons, anyone shorter than 4 feet tall (1.2 metres), are not permitted on the path. Children may not be carried. - Please view our terms and conditions to read our full health and safety brief. For further information, please visit our FAQs page.
Tour Operators
- Free onsite coach parking is available at The Gobbins Visitor Centre.
- The Gobbins experience lasts approximately 3 hours.
- Walking boots with ankle support are required. Boot hire is available onsite.
- The Gobbins Café is located within the Visitor Centre.
- The Gobbins operates from 1st March – 1st weekend in January.
- There is an exhibition area, café, gift shop and virtual reality experience within the Visitor Centre.
The Gobbins is a physically challenging walk. A moderate standard of fitness is required. The path is 3 miles (5km) long, quite narrow, with many hand-carved and uneven steps. The entire walk is the equivalent of climbing and descending 50 flights of stairs. As a result, it may not be suitable for people with:
- heart conditions such as angina
- respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema
- musculoskeletal conditions such as back or joint pain
- other conditions such as seizures or stroke
