Scenic Walks

Take a hike

There’s no healthier or more enjoyable way to soak up the unique atmosphere of the rich countryside around Carrickfergus than with a leisurely stroll or a brisk walk.

Walks through the Borough

Blackhead Path, Whitehead
The town of Whitehead lies six miles north of Carrickfergus.  The Blackhead coastal path consists of several different walks up to two miles in length, with carefully located rest areas where you can enjoy majestic views across the Irish Sea to the Copeland Islands and Scotland. En route, you can take in the Old Quarry, where Peregrine Falcons are known to nest and enjoy the ‘magic forest’ at Port Davy, an enchanted world of streams and narrow trails bounded by the old estate walls of Port Davy House.

Timeless Trail
This Trail follows the Carrickfergus Waterfront and takes in the main attractions of the town, including the US Rangers Centre and the Andrew Jackson Cottage, St Nicholas’ Church, the Gasworks Museum, Legg Park, the Marine Gardens, the Town Hall and Carrickfergus Castle. Less than 5 miles.

The Ulster Way
The Ulster Way is an established route through Ulster’s heritage. The Greenisland section takes in the Knockagh Monument with its stunning views over Carrickfergus and Belfast Lough.

Highway to Health
The Carrickfergus & Whitehead Highway to Health Programme is an exercise initiative aimed at beating heart disease and stroke. The 3.5km Carrickfergus route and 2km Whitehead route are so convenient that it's possible to take the Highway to Health during a lunch break from your place of work!  

For further information contact: Stephen Daye, Parks & Countryside (Development) Officer at Carrickfergus Town Hall. T: +44(0)28 9335 8000 or E: greenspace@carrickfergus.org

Parks & Play areas

Marine Gardens, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus
Legg Park, Belfast Road , Carrickfergus
Shaftesbury Park, Joymount, Carrrickfergus
Marine Gardens Play Area, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus
Leisure Centre Play Area, Prince William Way, Carrickfergus
Oakfield Play Area, Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus
Windmill Play Area, Minorca Drive, Carrickfergus
Knockleigh Play Area, Knockleigh Drive, Greenisland
Whitehead Recreation Grounds, Slaughterford Road, Whitehead
Woodburn Play Area, Hawthorn Avenue, Carrickfergus
Windsor Play Park, Whitehead
Castlemara Play Area, Carrickfergus
Ransevyn Play Area, Whitehead
Sunnylands Play Area, Carrickfergus

Guided Tours

John McIlvenna
T: +44(0)28 9083 5221
M: +44 (0)7816 969 350
E: toursjo@btopenworld.com

Ann Mayne
T: +44(0)7742 839657
E: maynetours@hotmail.com