The Gobbins Path Tour | County Antrim
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Published 2015-08-17
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The Gobbins Path - Filmed on 15/08/15 a few days before the official opening to the public.
The original path at The Gobbins was opened in 1902, and immediately captivated visitors. But why was this unique attraction built in this dramatically beautiful but isolated location?
The path was part of the vision of Berkeley Deane Wise, Chief Engineer of the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway Company, to use the recently expanded railway line to attract visitors to this spectacular part of Ireland.
With the arrival of the steam train in the 19th century it became possible to move large amounts of people and goods in relatively short times. Not only did the railways turn cities like Belfast into industrial powerhouses, they opened up remote beauty spots to a new kind of industry – tourism.
The Gobbins path was Berkeley Deane Wise’s final contribution to the tourism offering of the area. It was also his crowning glory.
All Comments (4)
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This video has had its sound removed due to using copyrighted music. I will try and re-upload again sometime in the future. I might even do a return visit using better equipment. But for now you can at least view what the tour is like if you are planning to go!.
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Thanks for filming all the way
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Good job Colin. it's closed agian. So hard to get to see it.
