Menu
22/06/2016
Gobbins Cliff Path Closed After Rockfall
The Gobbins cliff path in Co Antrim has been closed for the second time this year.
The attraction shut on Monday, 20 June following an increase in recorded levels of natural rockfall, according to Mid and East Antrim Council.
In a statement, the council said: "As a coastal visitor experience exposed to the elements, The Gobbins will require ongoing routine maintenance involving scaling of the cliff face to mitigate the effects of coastal erosion on the path.
"A process of scaling has now been commenced and while this is ongoing, it would be unsafe for visitors to use the path.
"We expect this work to take two to three weeks to complete and this will reduce significantly any natural rock fall thereafter."
The Gobbins re-opened last year however it was forced to close temporarily due to storm damage.
(CD/LM)
The attraction shut on Monday, 20 June following an increase in recorded levels of natural rockfall, according to Mid and East Antrim Council.
In a statement, the council said: "As a coastal visitor experience exposed to the elements, The Gobbins will require ongoing routine maintenance involving scaling of the cliff face to mitigate the effects of coastal erosion on the path.
"A process of scaling has now been commenced and while this is ongoing, it would be unsafe for visitors to use the path.
"We expect this work to take two to three weeks to complete and this will reduce significantly any natural rock fall thereafter."
The Gobbins re-opened last year however it was forced to close temporarily due to storm damage.
(CD/LM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 August 2015
Refurb Work Complete On The Gobbins Cliff Path
Refurbishment work on The Gobbins Cliff Path in Islandmagee is now complete. Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell, visited the preview event today, 18 August, and said the restoration of the historic coastal path and the development of the new visitor centre will help put the coastline back on the tourist map.
Refurb Work Complete On The Gobbins Cliff Path
Refurbishment work on The Gobbins Cliff Path in Islandmagee is now complete. Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell, visited the preview event today, 18 August, and said the restoration of the historic coastal path and the development of the new visitor centre will help put the coastline back on the tourist map.
17 January 2011
Gobbins Path To Be Opened Once More
The once world-famous Gobbins Path - a partly suspended Victorian era sea walkway - is to be restored to its former glory - with a boost for both the beleaguered building sector and for more long-term employment when completed.
Gobbins Path To Be Opened Once More
The once world-famous Gobbins Path - a partly suspended Victorian era sea walkway - is to be restored to its former glory - with a boost for both the beleaguered building sector and for more long-term employment when completed.
18 March 2011
DUP Team Treads Gobbins Path
Two Executive Ministers were treading the same path when they visited the historic Gobbins Cliff Path in Islandmagee, which is to be refurbished. DUP colleagues, the Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and the NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson toured the site of the multi-million project.
DUP Team Treads Gobbins Path
Two Executive Ministers were treading the same path when they visited the historic Gobbins Cliff Path in Islandmagee, which is to be refurbished. DUP colleagues, the Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and the NI Finance Minister Sammy Wilson toured the site of the multi-million project.
07 September 2016
Gobbins Coastal Path To Stay Closed Until 2017
The Gobbins coastal path in Islandmagee, Co Antrim, is to remain closed until next year due to safety concerns. Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan said he intends to ask the Executive how much the work will cost for the path to reopen.
Gobbins Coastal Path To Stay Closed Until 2017
The Gobbins coastal path in Islandmagee, Co Antrim, is to remain closed until next year due to safety concerns. Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan said he intends to ask the Executive how much the work will cost for the path to reopen.
07 February 2017
The Gobbins To Re-Open At The End Of June
The Gobbins Cliff Path in Co Antrim is to re-open at the end of June. The attraction was forced to close last year after extreme weather conditions caused higher levels of rock falls along the path.
The Gobbins To Re-Open At The End Of June
The Gobbins Cliff Path in Co Antrim is to re-open at the end of June. The attraction was forced to close last year after extreme weather conditions caused higher levels of rock falls along the path.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
