More than 18,000 people visited The Gobbins this summer

by Gráinne Connolly

One of Northern Ireland's most popular tourism attractions, The Gobbins, has had an extremely busy summer with more than 18,000 people visiting. 

More than half of it's visitors have also traveled from outside the region, with some being from as far as America, China, India, Australia and throughout Europe. 

The County Antrim coastal path, near Islandmagee, has been voted the number one region in the world to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet. 

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Lindsay Millar, recently visited the spot to congratulate and thank staff for continuing to deliver a world-class tourism experience.

She said: “The Gobbins is a jewel in Northern Ireland’s tourism crown and I am delighted that it continues to go from strength to strength.

“The feedback from the thousands of visitors to The Gobbins this season already has been phenomenal and is testament to the hard work, knowledge and passion of all of our staff who welcome visitors from around the globe.

“There’s nothing quite like The Gobbins anywhere in Europe and tourists have been gripped by the dramatic coastal path, cliff-hugging walk and towering viewing platform, which offers panoramic views of the epic coastline.

“If you want to get up close and personal to nature’s raw beauty, The Gobbins is a must-visit for anybody planning a trip to Northern Ireland and our stunning Causeway Coastal Route.”