Giant's Causeway






The Giant's Causeway, renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, is the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. Resulting from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago, this is the focal point of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has attracted visitors for centuries. It harbours a wealth of local and natural history.
• Northern Ireland's only World Heritage Site
• Icon of Northern Ireland
• Amphitheatres of stone columns with fanciful names such as the wishing chair, harp and organ
• Geology, flora and fauna of international importance
• Beautiful coastal path extends 11 miles to the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
• Wonderful views and coastal scenery
• Guided tours by arrangement for groups of 15+ people
In 2007 the Giant’s Causeway visitor centre received a National Award of Excellence for ‘Best Tour Visit’ by CIE Tours International, for the 5th consecutive year and TripAdvisor announced on 23 June 2008 its inclusion in their Top 10 free attractions in Europe listing.
Visitor facilities –
Coast: Shop: Refreshments: Guided tours: Suitable for picnics: Country walk: Programme of events: Access for visitors with disability: Facilities for families: Learning: Dogs welcome on leads: Available for functions.
Prices:
Car park: Moyle Council charge (including members).
Minibus to stones: Ulsterbus charge (free for members).
Specialist Guided Tours for Groups 15+. Booking Essential: Adult: £3.50 Child: £2.25 Outside of hours: £4.50.
44 Causeway Road
Bushmills
County Antrim
BT57 8SU
Website:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel:
(028) 2073 1855
Alt:
(028) 2073 1582
Train: Services from Belfast or Londonderry to Coleraine.
Bus: Causeway Rambler (Ulsterbus No. 376) between Bushmills and Carrick-a-Rede runs in the summer; or Ulsterbus No. 252 is a circular route via the Antrim Glens from Belfast. Both stop at the Causeway.
Cycle: NCN route 93 runs past Causeway.
Car: On B146, 2 miles from Bushmills.
Drive time: Belfast 1.15 hours.