The walk looks very unique and intriguing. Is it worth taking time, adding a day to the Ireland tour? Is the public transportation relatively easy to get to it from Belfast?
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Thank you for your reply, comments and map
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The Gobbins was one of the highlights of our early October 2018 trip. We’d hiked to the Giant’s Causeway the day before, which was spectacular, but this was a different coastal setting, also very rewarding. The metal ramps, steps, and walkways made it very unique. We learned that some of the metalwork followed the original route from over 100 years ago, and some was installed in a different arrangement - all safe and secure.
Our guided walk on the outer edge of the rocks wouldn’t have been possible without the walkways, and it certainly seemed to be something most tourists missed. Maybe with more publicity, it’ll get more attention - so do it before there are long lines and the price doubles - LOL. A seal followed us as we walked along the route, sticking its head out of the water every so often, watching us as we watched it - another unexpected treat. Very worthwhile doing. We were driving, on our way towards Belfast, and not using public transportation, so I can’t provide direct experience about that part. Anyone in the area, with a couple hours available to get there and do the walk, should definitely work the Gobbins into their plans.