Giant's Causeway
United Kingdom · Northern Ireland · 15 m
Description
Giant’s Causeway on the north coast of Northern Ireland is a remarkable natural formation of around 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed by volcanic activity around 60 million years ago, the unusually regular columns appear almost as if they were shaped by human hands. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and the rugged Atlantic coast, Giant’s Causeway combines spectacular scenery with Irish mythology. According to legend, the giant Finn McCool built the causeway to cross the sea. Coastal paths lead through the striking landscape, while a visitor centre explains the site’s geological and cultural significance. Giant’s Causeway ranks among Europe’s most extraordinary natural wonders.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 1 day)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – May or September – October
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- Dec
Highlights
- Giant's Causeway basalt columns (UNESCO)
- Shepherd's Steps & Causeway Coast cliffs
- Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge(Day trip)
- Dunluce Castle ruins(Day trip)
- Bushmills Distillery(Day trip)
- Causeway Coast Way
- Portballintrae & White Rocks Beach
- Ballintoy Harbour
- Dark Hedges(Day trip)
- Rathlin Island(Day trip)
- Rathlin Island puffin & seabird colonies (April - July)(Day trip)
- White Park Bay
- Larrybane Quarry
- Antrim Coast Road
- Mussenden Temple & Downhill Beach(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Portrush