Giant's Causeway - Wikipedia
WEBThe Giant's Causeway (Irish: Clochán an Aifir) [1] is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. [3] [4] It is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Bushmills.
Giant’s Causeway | Location, History, Legend, & Facts
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Giant’s Causeway, promontory of basalt columns along 4 miles (6 km) of the northern coast of Northern Ireland. It lies on the edge of the Antrim plateau between Causeway Head and Benbane Head, some 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Londonderry.
Giant's Causeway | Northern Ireland - National Trust
WEB2 days ago · Flanked by the wild Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, for centuries the Giant’s Causeway has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate and captured the imagination of all who see it.
Giant's Causeway: How to Visit for free (2024 Guide) - The Irish …
WEBJan 30, 2024 · Location. The Giant’s Causeway is situated on the Antrim Coastal Route, a 5-minute drive from the Old Bushmills Distillery, a 10-minute drive from Dunluce Castle and a 15-minute drive from Carrick-a-rede. 2. Tickets. You’ll need to pay for the Giant’s Causeway tickets if you want to park at and visit the visitor centre.
Giant's Causeway - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBSep 23, 2012 · The Giant's Causeway (Irish: Clochán an Aifir) is an area of approx. 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. It is located in Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about 5 …
How to Visit the Giant’s Causeway (+ Photos & Helpful Tips)
WEBJun 27, 2024 · The Giant’s Causeway is located on the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland, between Portrush and Ballycastle. Best Time to Visit the Giant’s Causeway. The best times to visit are early in the morning (if you get lucky you will have the causeway to yourself) and at dusk. The primetime for photographers are these same times.
Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast - UNESCO World …
WEBThe Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast is a spectacular area of global geological importance on the sea coast at the edge of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland. The most characteristic and unique feature of the site is the exposure of some 40,000 large, regularly shaped polygonal columns of basalt in perfect horizontal sections, forming ...
Giant's Causeway: 10 Ultimate things you need to know - Travelling Thirties
WEBSep 5, 2020 · What is the Giant’s Causeway? The Giant’s causeway is located in Country Antrim on the North Coast of Northern Ireland about about 5km from the town of Bushmills. The Giant’s Causeway forms part of the causeway coast route which is one of the most beautiful drives in Ireland.
Visiting Giant's Causeway | County Antrim - National Trust
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The neatly packed columns of hexagonal basalt rocks form Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. With an interactive exhibition and audio guides in a variety of international languages, the Visitor Experience reveals the story of this world-famous geological wonder.
Giant's Causeway's history | County Antrim - National Trust
WEBFind out when Giant's Causeway is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more. Plan your visit. There's nowhere else like it on the planet. Almost 60 million years in the making & counting discover the history of this universally important World Heritage.