Whitehead | County Antrim | Blackhead Lighthouse | Belfast Lough | Discover Northern Ireland

Whitehead | County Antrim | Blackhead Lighthouse | Belfast Lough | Discover Northern Ireland

Whitehead is a beautiful seaside town in County Antrim on Northern Ireland's east coast looking out on the opening to Belfast Lough. it is situated about 14 miles from Belfast City between Carrickfergus and Larne. Before the Plantation of Ulster WHitehead was known as Kinbaine, from the Irish Cionn Bán, meaning 'the white head'. Whitehead in Northern Ireland has a population of around 3,800 as of the 2011 census. County Antrim's east coast gem, Whitehead offers beautiful coastal scenery overlooking the mouth of Belfast Lough. Whitehead offers a lovely family day out at the seaside, where you can go sailing, fishing or walking. There is much to see and do in Whitehead. Whitehead is near to Blackhead Lighthouse. There is a coastal path that brings you from Whitehead and up to the lighthouse around the rocky coastline. The path runs northeast from the seaside town of Whitehead to and around Blackhead lighthouse. The path is lined with grassland and interesting wildlife and their habitats on one side and Belfast Lough opening out to views of Scotland on a clear day on the other side. With a colourful seafront, Whitehead is a welcoming and charming town on Northern Ireland's east coast. Accessible via train Whitehead is home to the Whitehead Railway Museum. Officially opened in 2017, the museum combines past and present modes of transport from today's locomotive to the steam engines made in the 1800s. The exhibition is inclusive and informative and fully accessible via wheelchair. Whitehead also has plenty of restaurants and eateries for all the family, plenty of coastal views and walks to breathe in the fresh, sea air and enjoy with all the family. If you are interested in finding out more about Whitehead and the things to see and do there, head over to our website: www.connollycove.com If you want to find out more about other attractions in Northern Ireland, Ireland and beyond click the links below: https://youtu.be/4Cr6kTSORN4 https://youtu.be/tUMznsTO2Mg https://youtu.be/BdO58f65IXk https://youtu.be/VpE2cn28Q_w https://youtu.be/QjwrRV2zq2I The best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep.

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