Blackhead Path

Blackhead Path leads around the lighthouse, built in 1901- all pics Arthur Strain, BBC News

There are spectacular views of the Copeland Islands, from which Jonathan Swift reputedly got the inspiration for his flying island in Gulliver's Travels

The walks from the Victorian town of Whitehead is still a popular one

The effect of a century of exposure to the sea can been seen on the stanchions in the caves along the walk

Even the more recent safety rails show the corrosive effect the sea can have

The path sneaks through caves, but does not feature the suspension bridges of the Gobbins Cliff Path

The path hugs the cliff face and remains a popular walk, if not quite as spectacular as its abandoned sister

During periods of subsidence the upper path at Blackhead can be closed.

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