The best walks and hikes in Carrickfergus
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Last updated: September 30, 2025
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1. Blackhead Lighthouse from Whitehead
5.54km
01:26
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
35
hikers
2. Woodburn Forest loop
6.01km
01:36
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Carrickfergus Marina & Castle loop
7.76km
02:00
40m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
24
hikers
4. Woodburn Forest loop from Greenisland
6.59km
01:45
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.0
(1)
32
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5. Blackhead Lighthouse loop from Whitehead Excursion
8.21km
02:12
100m
100m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
16
hikers
6. North Carn Forest loop from Greenisland
3.84km
01:01
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
15
hikers
7. North Carn Forest loop from Straid
4.65km
01:14
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
hikers
9. Gobbins Visitor Centre loop from Islandmagee
7.18km
01:53
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
6
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10. Blackhead Lighthouse – Gobbins Visitor Centre loop from Whitehead
21.1km
05:41
260m
260m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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