About Gleno Waterfall (Glenoe Waterfall)
Gleno Waterfall (or Glenoe Waterfall) was a rather convenient waterfall for us when we made the long drive from the far north of Northern Ireland down to Belfast.
It was convenient because it’s just a short, free jaunt from its car park to the waterfall itself, which sat near the community of Gleno.
The village name Gleno (a name the locals prefer) or Glenoe (the more official spelling) comes from the Irish name of Gleann Eo, which means “valley of the yew”.
Its proximity to places like Belfast and Carrickfergus Castle as well as other towns along the scenic Antrim Coast meant that this made for a convenient excuse to make a brief detour to get a waterfalling fix.
That said, it could also mean you might get characters sharing the waterfalling experience with you, which might make for a less peaceful experience than desired.
Case in point, there were quite a few young folks wading in the water, smoking weed, or overall just being young.
Speaking of the Gleno Waterfall, it’s said to be about 30ft tall or nearly 10m.
During our July 2024 visit, the short walk was convenient because we had been dealing with some fairly moderate to heavy rainfall.
In any case, our short jaunt was a mere 100-200m walk, and it only took us about 30 minutes away from the car, where most of that time was spent lingering at the Gleno Waterfall.
There was also a branch of the trail that went up steps to climb steeply up towards the top of the Glenoe Waterfall and beyond, which allowed us to linger even longer if we were so inclined.
Authorities
The Gleno Waterfall is between the towns of Larne and Carrickfergus in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is administered by the National Trust. For information or inquiries about the area as well as current conditions, you can try visiting the National Trust website.
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