If you've never done The Gobbin's in Islandmagee, you're missing out. Best touristy thing I've done in NI.
reddit.com/gallery/is3fl3Posted Sep 13, 2020, 6:16 PM UTC
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Heads up for anyone who remembers this place from before the development. It's definitely not gonna be the same experience.
The facilities are better and the path ways are modern. On the other hand, you are unable to walk around without being a part of a tour group with a guide.
I went recently with memories of running around this place as a kid. I remember eating chips on the step of that wee hole in the rock and a seagull eating the chip out of my hand. I was disappointed with the changes but at least I have still my memories of the place. I wish I hadn't gone again.
If you have never gone there before then go ahead but if you went there as a child, just be aware of your expectations.
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Glad to see it open again. Hit the Rinkha after for ice cream
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100% used to go after school when I was a youngster
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Rinkha? Its the best 🥰🥰👌👌
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Yeah, they used to have a little shop in Larne before it closed down. BBC had a documentary about them too a few years back.
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Ah. Lovely. That place is a treasure
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Would this be suitable for children? Thinking family day out.
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As long as they can walk it all themselves I don't see why not. You can't take bags etc with you (just water bottles). So as long as you're not gonna stop and change their nappie half way I reckon you'd be good.
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9 & 5 year old. Will add this place to the day out lucky dip. Thanks
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We took our 6 year old and she loved it. Bring your own walking boots if you've got some, but they've got kids sizes available.
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Went there last week and saw a sign outside, stating one must be over 1.2m tall (~4 foot) and that the tour is unsuitable for small children. However, I think it is a fantastic tour and it would be a great experience for the whole family. Lovely scenery and passionate guides make it a very enjoyable 3ish hours.
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Thanks for the info! Now where did I put the tape measure?
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For the sake of others
Do not take your kids on a weekend, take them during the week very early in the morning
Nobody wants to hear or see your kids gurning and screaming while they’re trying to just relax for the weekend on a nice walk
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They're used to hiking the mountains and forests. They are out in all weather and certainly do not scream (?). As they're at school all week the weekend is best for them to go places like this. Why don't you go it the week and avoid all the horrible children that ruin your walking.
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Ah, you’re one of THOSE parents
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What that have well brought up children that enjoy being outside and can be considerate to others without judgement? You obviously had a sad upbringing and sound like a real joy to be around, maybe you will have children one day..
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Ah, you're one of THOSE guys
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That could be the worst parenting advise ever lol. Kids are at school all week. They need to get out and have fun, just the same as adults. Just remember you were the gurning child once.
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Pretty sad ☹️
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How long would you say the whole thing was from the tourist building and back again, and how difficult?
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It's not for the faint hearted. The visitor centre is lovely, we grabbed a coffee before heading over to the site by mini-bus.
Our tour guide (Eddie) was amazing. Knew so much about the rocks, the infrastructure etc. Had some fantastic stories to share. Few dodgy jokes but I'll let those slide haha.
There are a few bits that could make you feel a bit claustrophobic. But they last seconds. You go into the cave and you're actually in the water at that point and it took my breath away. Was unbelievable.
The most challenging bit was the way back, fairly steep hill you gotta walk back up. They do have a 4x4 quad thing if you really struggle.
We've done the north coast stuff, which compared to this is a rip off. £20 for nearly 4 hours. Worth every single penny.
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Lovely place, shame they don’t allow dogs
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Never been but would love to go.
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What is there to do? Sorry hard to tell from the pic
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Ah it's a guided walk along the side of a cliff slightly elevated off the sea. It's a very very old path so lots of history and has recently been brought back to life.
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I'd rather walk this without a guide
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Did ask about that, and because it's an area of scientific interest you can't. Apparently people were picking flowers and trying to steal eggs from the birds who lay their eggs right on the path
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Cut me some slack, I'm from Larne...
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You’ve come far. Never stop trying, we believe in you!!
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Jesus mate. What goes on in that head of yours? How do you come up with this stuff?
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Cunts talking like they are from America gets me every time.
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Very strange man you are
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I did it and thought it was a nice walk but thought it was nothing to write home about.
Maybe if it was a bit more challenging I'd have enjoyed it more and the scenery was fairly nice too.
Maybe we were just lucky with the tour guide and weather. It was stunning
I agree, it's fine. If it was windy and the waves were splashing up it would have been better for us but it was calm and fairly boring
It was a lot more fun before they put a path in. You used to be able to go a mile or two along before it was impassable