The Giant's Causeway

The Giant's Causeway is a magnificent, mysterious geological formation on the North East coast of Co Antrim steeped in myth and legend.

The setting is a spectacular dynamic coastal landscape of Atlantic waves, rugged cliffs, fascinating geographical antiquity, secluded bays and magnificent views.  The Causeway forms a jagged headland of neatly packed columns which point towards Scotland.  Visitors can walk along the basalt columns which are at the edge of the sea, just over 1km from the entrance to the site.

During your visit, why not call in to the Causeway Hotel for high tea, or travel by steam train along the coast to the historic town of Bushmills where there are ample places to stay.  Accommodation includes the warm and welcoming Bushmills Inn, an award winning hotel, which originates from an old Coaching Inn and Mill House.  Bushmills is also the home of the world famous “Old Bushmills” Distillery.

Guided day tours to the Giant's Causeway are available from Belfast, or take a few days and explore the sights along the Causeway Coastal Route, which includes the spectacular Antrim coast road and the Glens of Antrim.

Changes ahead at the Causeway

October 2010 - Summer 2012

Visitor Facilities
Construction work commences on site and existing visitor facilities removed.  There will be no Audio Visual during this time.  Visitor facilities relocated to Causeway Hotel will include shop, refreshments and tourist information (adjustment to existing site).  External toilet facilities will be provided.

Over the coming months, until works complete in summer 2012, there will be significant activity on site.

Click here to download an information leaflet.

Parking
Car parking on site will be restricted to cars and disabled access only, and a coach/bus pick up and drop off facility will be operational.

Park and Ride facilities and off site coach/bus parking will be operational from Dundarave in nearby Bushmill’s, located 1.5miles away from the Giant’s Causeway. 

Given the amount of operation onsite delays are inevitable but will be kept to a minimum.

Open Topper – new pick up and drop off at Giant's Causeway
Translink wish to advise passengers that from Monday 26th July 2010 the Open Topper 177 service will now drop and collect passengers from the bus stops on the road outside the Giant's Causeway.  The bus will be unable to access the site due to building work on the new visitor centre.  This arrangement will be in force until further notice.

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