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Whitehead is a
seaside village on the east coast of County Antrim lying almost
midway between Carrickfergus and Larne. The town developed as a
crucial rail link to Larne and Belfast and encouraged many people to
live in the area, a haven from the bustle of the city. In the late
1900's it grew into one of the province's most popular resorts.
Located at the base of Muldersleigh Hill, at the entrance to Belfast
Lough, Whitehead lies in a small bay between the limestone cliffs of
Whitehead and the black volcanic cliff of Blackhead, with the
Blackhead Lighthouse on top, marking the entrance to the Lough.
Whitehead is home to the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland and
County Antrim Yacht Club as well as being the starting point for the
popular Gobbins Path seaside walk. On the opposite coast of Belfast
Lough, the Copeland Islands, Bangor and part of the County Down
coastline, are clearly visible.
The town boasts two
popular golf courses, Whitehead and Bentra, both providing excellent
sporting challenges to the most experienced golfer as well as the
eager learner. The rugged and varied Antrim Coast is nowhere better
appreciated than from along Blackhead path, which runs from
Whitehead past Port Davy to Blackhead itself. For the more
energetic, the climb up the stone steps to the lighthouse brings
ample reward.
Whitehead received a silver at the Britain in Bloom awards in 2005
and 2006, and a bronze in 2007. The town's Brighter Whitehead group
planted many of the flowers. |
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