Ballycastle

Fair Head

Fair Head, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim

If you ever travel to Fair Head, the cliff which overlooks Ballycastle, this is the kind of view you can expect. In the distance is Knocklayde, and to the left is one of the shimmering lakes that are hidden at the top of the cliff.

Looking down to the sea at roughly the middle of the picture, too far away to see clearly, the town of Ballycastle is nestled. Out of frame (far to the right of the picture) is Rathlin Island.

The Grey Man's Path, Ballycastle

The Grey Man's Path is a steep ravine that runs from the top of Fair Head down to the shore. I wasn't aware of it until I saw a vintage photo a few years ago, so I decided to find the place and take my own picture.

The horizontal ledge is where one of the crags from the cliff has fallen over and wedged across the path. If you ever get a chance to visit this place, the way in which this rock has fallen is truly remarkable. It doesn't seem to have been 'placed' across, but actually to have fallen and created this natural doorway.

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