GOBBINS BIODIVERSITY
High cliffs, hidden ledges and rich fishing make The Gobbins a magnet for many kinds of birds, one reason it is An Area of Special Scientific Interest.
Northern Ireland's only mainland colony of colourful Puffins dig burrows here to lay their eggs. Guillemots and Razorbills crowd the cliffs during breeding season. Cormorants are a striking sight as they dive deep for fish. Kittiwakes and Shags can also be seen here.
Great care has been taken to ensure the reimagined path at The Gobbins does not impact on the local birdlife.
Thanks to the very different habitats created by the sea, rocks and cliffs, a great variety of plants, ferns and grasses can be found amongst the caves, ledges and rocks of The Gobbins. The path allows visitors rare access to treasures such as the bell- like sea campion, kidney vetch and spleenwort.
Booking is OPEN now 
Welcome to The Gobbins….
The Gobbins Coastal Path has now reopened. Booking is now available until Sunday 3rd November 2019. We look forward to welcoming you.
Due to the popularity of the spectacular guided walk it is advisable that visitors book in advance. We would also like to remind visitors partaking in tours that suitable outdoor clothing and walking/hiking boots with thick tread and ankle support are essential.
Our visitor Centre is open daily from 8.30am to 7.30pm and the Café (view menu) is open daily from 9.30am until 5.00pm.
Please contact us on 028 9337 2318 or email info@thegobbinscliffpath.com if you would like further details.
New Feature for 2019
Download your French and Spanish audio guide onto your smart phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gcdtech.gobbinsguide&hl=en
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-gobbins-multilingual-guide/id1461138639
A spectacular location where you can truly escape everyday life and experience nature at its most elemental. During your amazing 2.5 hour fully guided walking tour you may even taste the sea salt on your lips, feel the Irish Sea wind, marvel at tales of local smugglers, witness the native sea birds and keep your eyes open for some dolphins swimming off the rugged coastline.
The Gobbins experience will take you along a narrow path hugging the dramatic cliff face; across spectacular bridges amid the crashing waves of the North Channel; traversing hidden Tunnels under the Irish Sea; up and down rugged staircases carved into the cliff face and into caves that were once home to smugglers and privateers.
The Gobbins Experience
The Gobbins Path is an arduous trek that is often narrow and uneven, accessed by a very steep pathway. Due to the nature of the rugged coastal location suitable outdoor clothing and walking/hiking boots with thick tread and ankle support are essential. Without exception, all guests must wear a safety helmet whilst experiencing The Gobbins. To enjoy The Gobbins a good level of fitness is needed. You must be fit enough to climb 50 flights of stairs and walk a very steep 1 in 5 gradient.
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