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Northern Ireland

Blackhead Lighthouse from Whitehead

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

Blackhead Lighthouse from Whitehead

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4.7

(42)

365

hikers

Blackhead Lighthouse from Whitehead

01:26

5.54km

30m

Hiking

Embark on an easy coastal hike along the Blackhead Lighthouse from Whitehead trail, a 3.4-mile (5.5 km) route that typically takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes to complete. You will gain about 104 feet (32 metres) in elevation as you follow the path, which winds along the coastline, offering…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.84 km

Blackhead Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Built in the turn of the 20th century, this listed lighthouse is an important landmark along the coast of Antrim. The lighthouse was designed by William Douglass and marks the northern edge of the Belfast Lough.

Tip by

2

2.92 km

Coastal Path Views Near Blackhead Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy sensational sweeping views down the coast past Whitehead and toward Belfast as you make your way along the shoreline from Blackhead Lighthouse.

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B

5.54 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.44 km

1.57 km

994 m

534 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

1.70 km

740 m

657 m

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