Historic site
Henly Gate
Henly Gate is a historic site, at a modelled elevation of 33 m. Divis stands 478 m to the southwest, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is US Rangers, a historic site 0.9 miles away. Causeway Coastal Route passes 0.8 miles off.
What the record says
- Material
- stone
- Inscription
- BELGIAN 3RD INFANTRY BRIGADE “RUMBEKE" During WWII the Estate was commandeered for military purposes. Following the liberation in late 1944 it was agreed that Belgium would raise 5 Infantry Brigades which were to be trained in Northern Ireland.
How to reach it
Coordinates54.72281, -5.82960
- 0.8 mi off the Causeway Coastal Route
Overlooks nearby
- The Mount · 18 mi
- The Glens of Antrim · 26 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Historic sites
- US Rangers: 0.9 mi
- Paul Rodgers: 0.9 mi
- King William III Monument: 1.1 mi
- Burning Bush: 1.1 mi
- War Memorial: 1.2 mi
Parks
- Legg Park: 0.9 mi
- Shaftesbury Park: 1.1 mi
- Marine Gardens: 1.2 mi
- Loughshore Park: 3.6 mi
- Glen Park: 4.1 mi
Artworks
- arts: 1.1 mi
- Antrim Coast Sculpture: 3.8 mi
- Whiteabbey roundabout: 4.6 mi
- Portable Engine: 5.0 mi
- Johnny the Jig: 5.5 mi
Attractions
- Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Centre: 1.8 mi
- Bleach Green Railway Viaducts: 4.1 mi
- Grey Point Fort: 4.8 mi
- Gobbins Visitor Centre: 6.3 mi
- Reptile House and Education Centre: 6.4 mi
Peaks
- Slievetrue: 3.3 mi
- Slimero: 3.5 mi
- Irish Hill: 5.1 mi
- Carnmoney Hill: 5.2 mi
- Muldersleigh Hill: 6.1 mi
Gardens: 54
- Northern Ireland Centenary Garden: 4.1 mi
- Monkstown Village Garden: 4.2 mi
- Memorial Garden: 5.0 mi
- King's Coronation Garden: 5.0 mi
- Glenooe Community Garden: 5.3 mi
Museums: 34
- Carrickfergus Museum: 1.0 mi
- Andrew Jackson Cottage: 1.8 mi
- US Rangers Centre: 1.9 mi
- Ulster Transport Museum: 4.8 mi
- Museum At The Mill: 5.1 mi
Nature reserves: 11
- RSPB Belfast Lough: 6.7 mi
- Balloo Wetland Nature Reserve: 8.7 mi
- Conlig Nature Reserve (proposed): 9.1 mi
- Kiltonga Nature Reserve: 9.8 mi
- Bog Meadows: 10.9 mi
Waterfalls: 7
- Glenoe Waterfall: 5.3 mi
- Lisnabreeney Waterfall: 11.1 mi
- Cranny Falls: 20.4 mi
- Ess-Na-Crub Waterfall: 23.0 mi
- Ess-na-Larach Waterfall: 23.1 mi
Springs: 6
- Volunteers' Well: 6.8 mi
- Spa Well: 14.1 mi
- Tobernaveen: 14.8 mi
- Sunday Well: 22.5 mi
- St. Mary's Well: 23.0 mi
Beaches: 5
- Newtownabbey Bay (Hazelbank) Beach: 5.0 mi
- Seapark Beach: 5.0 mi
- Brompton Bay: 6.9 mi
- Skippingstone Beach: 7.2 mi
- Browns bay walk: 9.3 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Bellevue Area of Special Scientific Interest: 6.4 mi
- Cave Hill: 6.9 mi
- Limestone Quarry: 7.7 mi
- Ballygalley Head: 12.2 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Cuan Beach: 23.9 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 23.9 miles of Henly Gate. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divis | SW 224° | 478 m | 10.8 mi |
| Agnew's Hill | NNW 334° | 474 m | 9.5 mi |
| Mid Hill | NW 326° | 440 m | 20.9 mi |
| Slemish | NW 316° | 437.9 m | 15.3 mi |
| Carncormick | NW 320° | 436 m | 21.5 mi |
| Collin Top | NNW 330° | 429 m | 21.0 mi |
| Soarns Hill | NW 326° | 403 m | 19.8 mi |
| Douglas Top | NW 315° | 402 m | 13.2 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:27 | 17:49 | 18:36 |
| June solstice | 04:47 | 21:04 | 22:05 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 18:37 | 19:25 |
| December solstice | 08:45 | 14:46 | 15:59 |
Local time (Europe/London).
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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