Somebody once said the Giant's Causeway was among the most overrated tourist attractions in the world. SOMEBODY WAS WRONG!!! This geological novelty is stunning, seemingly man made, an ancient highway appearing to stretch toward Scotland. You'll spend hours snapping stunning photos of nature's glory, a UN World Heritage Site well worth the effort to visit. Ireland is pretty, but Northern Ireland is stunning! If you grow weary on your walk from the parking lot and interpretive center down to the coast, there are buses that will bring you back for a small charge. If you see a line for the toilets, there are more inside that don't have a line (but you'll need your admission ticket to walk indoors). read more

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Beautiful views and hike/walk. You could definitely spend hours walking around. If you plan to just hang out at the bottom, take a picnic. We saw a few people eating their lunch while enjoying the views. The walking is easy in some areas, but a little more difficult the further you go up. We went in late May. It was definitely a little cold. We were prepared with beanies and gloves. They do have a bus that can take you to and from the beginning. They do charge and it's in pounds not euros. It was about one pound. The toilets are at the beginning. Go before you head down. The free bathroom is by the restaurant. read more

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Natural formation of rocks that seemingly looks like man made cobblestone perfected pavements! Incredible, and the causeway destroyed my ideal water proof iPhone X on a pouring rainy day! Very admirable! I can be here for the most of the afternoon if it wasn't for the rain drenching the entirety of this place! read more

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Giant's Causeway is great, but beware of Elegant Irish/Paddywagon Tours. I booked a full-day tour in May for a trip to the Giant's Causeway/Bushmill's Distillery in September, and received a final confirmation on the time/location of the pick-up in Dublin two days before the scheduled tour. It was confirmed that we would be traveling along the Irish coast in a maximum 25-passenger luxury Mercedes coach. We arrived 15 minutes early (7:05 am) and waited and waited. The Elegant Irish Tours answering machine informed us to use a number via What's App, but no one responded to either the phone calls or What's App. Sometime after 8 am a gray mini-van taxi arrived from Elegant Irish/Paddywagon Tours to take us and three other passengers on the tour. We had to travel across the city to the other pick-up location. The mini-van had two forward facing seats and 2 backward facing seats plus a passenger seat beside the driver - a far cry from a luxury Mercedes coach! The other 3 passengers couldn't be located when we arrived at the second pick-up point, but there were three other people who had been waiting for 90 minutes for another Elegant Irish Tour. They were offered the chance to join us, but given the late start and the cramped conditions of the mini-van they decided to try to get a refund. Our driver, Conrac, saved the day for us. He had been called by Elegant Irish Tours the night before to drive from his home in Belfast to take us on the tour BUT never once did the company contact us before or after the tour to let us know that the tour had been OVERBOOKED! (Remember that I made the reservation 4 months earlier in May.) Conrac engaged us in conversation and told us many stories along the way with stops at the Peace Wall in Belfast, Giant's Causeway, and Bushmill's Distillery. The price of the Bushmill's tour was supposed to be included in the price of the Elegant Irish tour, but when we arrived we were told that the reservation had been made, but no payment had been transacted. Conrac contacted the tour company, and they finally called Bushmill's with a cc number. While we missed the drive along the Irish coast and the full amount of time allotted to visit the Giant's Causeway, we got to see the highlights of the tour. We give Elegant Irish Tours a -10, but Conrac gets a +10 for his guidance and good humor. We are sorry for the other 6 people who didn't get to go on any Paddywagon tours that day. read more

Def something to see.. I'm glad I went and made it to the end. What they don't tell you is it's a mile hike to the Giant Causeway and it is very hilly. You are able to climb the rocks. When you look at the rocks they are octagon shaped, while is amazing . One has to wonder how they are formed like that. read more

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This was a bucket list location for me. It is QUITE a hike (3/4 of a mile from the parking lot, and hilly), and the causeway itself requires good balance and hiking shoes. Most of the stones are stable but some are not, so take care! This was gorgeous and there is no such thing as a bad photo of it. read more

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Yelp 100 Challenge 2018 - # 85/100 The 2 1/2 hours drive from Dublin was so worth it. It was raining on our way but stopped right before we arrived. They show a video of the legend of how the Causeway came to be. I especially enjoyed the kids' version- like watching a Disney movie. It would've been a nice walk from the shop to the shore and rocks but we were pressed for time so we took the bus ride. My friend advised us to bundle up because it gets cold as you go to the rock formations. It wasn't that bad, although I was being extra careful as the rocks were slippery from the recent rain. Breathtaking view. I would've loved to stay and watch the sunset but we had a schedule to keep. Hopefully next time I'll get to have my sunset pics. read more

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A very nice hike once you get away from the visitor's center and the crowds. If you have the time, take one of the longer hikes up on the rim. It's worth a visit, it was just a lot of people from all the tour buses. read more

Beautiful views. Lots of walking, about 15-20 minutes to reach the top...but the fresh salty air and waterfront view is worth the trek. Side note: There is a shuttle bus, one pound per person to ride the five minutes drive in either direction. The basalt rocks were naturally formed by a volcanic fissure eruption. So magnificent in person. This is another must see tourist attraction where you have to be there to see the scale of it all. Legends and myths say there used to a Giant, Finn McCool, that lived there. He ruled that part of Northern Ireland until he heard of another claiming the same. The legend goes, the giant threw the basalt rocks (the tube like rock formations) in order to cross into town to challenge Benandonner, the other Scot who ruled. There's more to the story but I don't want to spoil it for you... Read up on it via the web or go in person to see if Science or Legend created the Giants Causeway. At the start of the exhibition, there's an animated short that shows the story of the legend. And throughout the exhibition, you can see how Science proves how the formations came to be. All fascinating and lots to see. We came via a tour so we were limited on time, but if you can, you'll easily spend half a day here admiring the formations and the view. read more

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First of all, it's much more enjoyable if it's not raining. (Yes, that can be a challenge.) We knew we'd have rain when we traveled in April, but the rain made some places slippery and challenging to investigate. That said, it was definitely worth the stop. Words like breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and amazing don't adequately describe the Causeway. You can ride a shuttle back up to the visitor's center, but there's a charge to ride it. We did not know and did not have cash, so we walked back up. Unrelated to the Causeway: My kids took the Game of Thrones Studio Tour near Belfast. They liked the Game of Thrones items in the Giant's Causeway shop more than the tour shop. read more

This was my second favorite thing we did on our trip to Ireland (the first being the Skellig Islands). We went for two weeks and drove around the whole island. If you buy tickets online, you save just a bit, so we paid 10 pounds. You have to pick and hour timeframe when you will get there, but I'm not sure how strict this is. This is a pretty popular attraction, so during peak times, I'm sure it's very crowded. It wasn't too bad when we were there mid-September. Your ticket comes with an audio guide which I actually really liked. It gives you a history of the fable and the giant that built the causeway. It takes a little bit about the science as well. It's probably about a 1km walk from the visitor's center to the causeway. There's also a shuttle, but I would highly recommend walking. The views along the way are gorgeous. The causeway is a lot bigger than I was expecting. The basalt columns hexagonal structure is really cool in such a large area. You can walk out on the rocks too which is really neat. Just don't walk on the wet black ones since they're slippery. We continued on past the causeway for really good views along the coast and then walked on the path on top of the cliffs to get back. The audio tour continues past the visitor's center, but there weren't really any new views over there. I would highly recommend making sure you take the time to check this out while in Ireland. We spent a couple of hours there and it was spectacular! read more

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DISCLAIMER - I visited this site PRE-COVID. The Giant's Causeway is a a World Heritage Site and is absolutely a must see attraction. The pictures I had seen of the Causeway did not do justice to actually seeing (experiencing) it in person. There is a self-guided audio tour available (headsets) and the audio really helps you understand and better appreciate the geologic formations you're seeing. Although you can see some of the site without walking a great distance, to really experience the grandeur of the site, however, you need to walk. And you need to walk a fair distance. Many consider this to be the 8th wonder of the world (especially the Irish). It's a very impressive example of volcanic eruptions that have formed hexagonal columns of volcanic basalt that jut out into the Northern Ireland sea. The hexagonal shape is formed when lava dries and cools. The Causeway was formed some 50-60 million years ago. This is a must see site. read more

The Giant's Causeway has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986. The impressive example of volcanic eruption is demonstrated in the columns of hexagonal basalt structures that form out into the Northern Ireland sea. The hexagonal shape is formed when lave dries much like when mud flats dry. Formed some 50-60 million years ago, it is considered by the Irish as the 8th wonder of the world. These same type of lava flows can be seen on the Island of Staffa in Scotland just across the sea. Visiting the Giant's causeway is free, however, parking on site is costly. This can be avoided by parking at the Nook restaurant where some hot whiskey and scones are served or the Dunluce Castle which is a 15 minute walk. It's about a 10 minute walk from Bushmill train station.. Once at the parking area it is about a 10 minute walk mostly downhill to the basalt columns. Shuttles are available which cost 1 pound each way. There is a visitors center and a new educational center which opened in 2012. There is a 12.50 pound fee to enter the educational center. Information and details of the many trails can be obtained here. Explanations of how the Causeway and 40,000 basalt stones were formed are on display in various exhibits. General geology, flora and fauna are also reviewed. Guided tours and audio-guides can be secured as well. The train from Belfast takes 1 hour and 19 minutes to arrive. The train from Dublin is a 2 hour and 50 minute trip. read more

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The Giant's Causeway is a striking natural feature of some 40,000 large, regularly shaped polygonal columns of basalt rock arranged in perfect horizontal sections. They appear to be man-made but are a geological feature. The causeway was formed 50 to 60 million years ago when molten rock was forced up through fissures in the earth to form a lava plateau when the lava came in contact with the sea. Of course, legend has it that the Irish giant Finn McCool built the causeway in order to walk over to Scotland and challenge the Scots giant Benandonner. Finn gets into trouble with issuing his challenge, but his wife, Oona, gets him out of it. The Giant's Causeway is operated by the National Trust. Visitors do pay an entrance fee of £11.50 going though the Visitor Centre. Alternatively, visitors can bypass the Visitor Centre and walk directly down the path to the bottom of the cliff. Entrance to the visitor centre does provide displays about the formation of the Giant's Causeway, restroom access, the gift shop and contribution to the upkeep of the site. To get to the Giant's Causeway one must either walk down the path or take a shuttle bus. We took the shuttle bus in order to maximize time at the blocks. They really are very impressive. and project into the ocean. The blocks do look like they have ben fit together by hand. The blocks reminded me of the Incan structures at Sacsayhuamán near Cuzco. Other features to look for along the path are Great Stookan, the Organ Pipes, Finn McCool's Camel and the Wishing Chair. If you have time you can climb up the Shepherd's Steps and walk along the Cliff-top path. read more

Northern Ireland is exceptionally beautiful! This area of the world is definitely worth a stop to if you're ever in the area or able. The greens are exceptionally green against the blues of the sea and sky, and the air felt so clear! As one of my travel companions stated, "It's breath-taking." read more

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Giant's Causeway is a must visit in Northern Ireland and I was so glad I had an opportunity to visit here. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and and one of the greatest natural wonder. It's free to enter to the Giant's causeway but it cost a quite bit to enter to the visitor center. They have a bus service available from a parking to the bottom area for 1 pound or 1.25 euro each way. If you walk, it is about 15-20 mins. I walked down slowly, taking time to take pictures I walked down but took a bus going up. They have plenty of staff available to ensure your safety, just be sure to follow their direction. They are there for your safety. They have a hotel and a small gift shop. I purchased small gift while there. They also have a small pub, serving food and drinks. I really enjoyed admiring the nature's wonder. 1.5 hours was just about enough time to spend here. read more

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The ABSOLUTE HIGHLIGHT of my stay in Ireland! I took a Wild Rover bus tour starting from Dublin with a short stop into Belfast, then ending with the Giant's Causeway! Wow what a marvel this was! A natural 7th wonder of the world to me, and I'm still in awe about being there! That's the feeling you'll get once you make your way through it. There are various trails if you care for a hike, and believe me these trails extend far enough for your enjoyment. I took the Red Trail, and cut my way down through what it seemed like a thousand steps down. Later finding out that it was the famous Shepherd's Steps. I was conditioned and going was well worth it! And words simply cannot describe how visually stunning this place is everywhere you look. Along the path, you can check out the Organ, and believe me I took plenty of pics of them. It was just scenic with step you took along the trail. Then I eventually made it down where all the fellow tourists were; At what's call the Aird. It's where all the basaltic formations came up from the coast. Simply phenomenal! Tips: ~ If you choose not to do the Visitor Centre then take a hike along the Blue and Red Trail! ~ Please be respectful to the wildlife. ~ Add this to your bucket-list! read more

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Beautiful place!! Get your walking shoes on! The weather was perfect and the experience was fantastic! The employees were most friendly and helpful making the experience that much better! This is a must visit when travelling to Northern Ireland! Highly memorable visit read more

We went on a bus tour from Dublin to Northern Ireland and this was one of our stops. It's a beautiful site, I recommend going here if you have the chance. 40,000 interlocking basalt columns to climb on! Legend says it was built by a giant. I felt a bit rushed going here on a bus tour, there is a very neat trail there you can hike but we didn't have the time. Our tour was on a Sunday and it was really busy. There is a shuttle bus to take you up and down the hill to the parking lot if you don't wish to walk, but lines can get long, so you must account for this in timing things. We were lucky to be here on a sunny warm day but they say it gets cool and breezy by the water on most days, be sure to wear good water proof shoe's that won't slip. Bring a camera and Enjoy! read more

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Magnificent place that shows you the creation of the nature. The walk down to the causeway is easy enough, took me just 10mins. You could also pay £1 to take the shuttle bus but I didn't see anyone using the bus. It's not a lot of hike, so any comfortable shoes would be fine. But do bring water proof jacket as the weather is a bit unpredictable, umbrella is totally not necessary as it's very windy by the coast line. do not go inside the visitor center, you will need to pay to get in when it's free to go in causeway. If you want to use toilet, try the hotel next door. Or hop in the pub by the entrance, but for customer only. read more

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The Giant's Causeway was caused by an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. What it left behind is a massive amount of interlocking rocks. Legend has it that the causeway was built by a giant. There is a charge to visit their gift shop area and not the actual attraction. You can walk from the gift shop down to the water or take a bus. A bus makes a 15 minute loop for 1.20 euros each way. Climbing the rocks is easy but you do have to watch your footing. The rocks were slippery on the day that I visited. Like all of the other tourist areas there seemed to be no restrictions. You can go as high up or as far into the ocean as you like. I saw some tourists getting a cautionary warning about the direction that they were going in but ultimately it appeared to be their decision. The view was beautiful from all sides. I loved watching the ocean waves come crashing in over the rocks. It was a peaceful place. read more

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Unique landscape. Fabulous views. Accessible. Really different. Definitely worth the trip.

An absolute dream come true! It's as good as I had hoped for and more! This amazing world heritage site is a perfect place for a hike We didn't have time for the interactive experience, perhaps opening hours should be adjusted... Still amazing and a definite must see! read more

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Mother Nature does the darndest things, doesn't she? The tides made the dramatic-looking Pancake Rocks and Moeraki Boulders on the South Island in New Zealand. Flowing waters made the pure-white terraces of Pamukkale in Turkey. A huge volcano made the bizarre fairy chimneys in Cappadoccia also in Turkey. And yet another volcano produced the 40,000 mostly red basalt columns that make up the Giant's Causeway, truly an impressive natural sight on the northeastern coast of Northern Ireland. See my photos if you don't believe me. The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the hillside cliffs right into the sea. Most of the columns are hexagonal and look almost like a deliberate piece of man-made architecture. The tallest columns are about 39 feet high, and they look like they jut out of the earth from the brute force of the earth. I'm surprised you can actually walk on the columns which have an unusual and somewhat hazardous concave shape to them. Surely the wear-and-tear are taking its toll, but take advantage while you can. A new visitors center opened just this year, and it's quite an expansive building with some interactive exhibits that provide some explanation about the unique rock formations. It's probably about a fifteen-minute walk from the center to the causeway, or you can take the tram to save some time if you're on a tight schedule. I was sensitive to the time because I got there via an all-day bus tour from Dublin, and we were given a strict two-hour window to experience the full site. Access to the causeway itself is free due to a decision in the High Court of London back in the 1800's. The visitor center, however, has an £ 8.50 admission, which doesn't include use of the tram but does provide a self-guided audio tour. Remember that they accept pounds as their currency because you're back in the U.K., but Euros are accepted, too. Of course, there's an old Irish legend associated with the causeway that has a warrior named Finn MacCool (what a great name!) building a bridge to Scotland with the intent of beating up on a Scottish giant named Benandonner. The bridge collapsed and became the causeway you see today. I think I still prefer the real story. read more

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Giant's Causeway is amazing! Pictures can not do it justice. Check out my pictures though, they are very nice. Giant's Causeway is on the northern coast of Northern Ireland. The scenery is beyond beautiful. The symmetrical rocks that were formed there are only something God could do. Put this on your bucket list! read more

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The Giant's Causeway is a Northern Ireland gem. It's unbelievable that the 40,000 polygonal columns of basalt were formed in that way following a volcanic eruption more than 60 million years ago. Legend has it that the columns were carved by giant Finn McCool. It's hard to know for sure. Spectacular views of the North Atlantic Ocean can be seen from the causeway. There are four trails that offering hikers a variety of experiences. The area is also perfect for family picnics. read more

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We were told that we absolutely had to come up to Giants Causeway and they were right. It's an amazing natural wonder, with sights you won't find anywhere else in the world (yes, there are a few other places with similar formations, but not as clearly uncovered as here). We did the guided tour, which I highly recommend. Neil, our guide, was fun and informative. Our November day started out sunny, but the sun hid behind the clouds at times, cooling it off. I would recommend getting there earlier in the day (if you come in November) so you can hike after the guided tour (the sun was going down too soon for us). read more

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When I was talking about places that I visited in my previous trips to an Irish friend of mine in the US, he asked me if I had visited Giants Causeway. No, I have not...then I should. I was so easily convinced. I flew in London from the US, then connected to Belfast. I picked up a car to start driving. Lots of construction was going on and to make it worse, it started raining, and I lost turns a couple of times...but I made it finally. The rain became heavier, but I did not care any more. I walked down the slope on my way to the site instead of taking a shuttle (I took it on my way up). I climbed up and down the rocks, and enjoyed the view of this natural wonder for a while... read more

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Note: all my recent vacation in Ireland Yelp reviews will have the same 1st paragraph preamble, for just the review itself skip to the 2nd paragraph. On a whirlwind 2 week vacation to Ireland, the girlfriend & I tried to see & experience absolutely as much of this incredible land as we could. We did not accomplish every last activity we wished we could have on our rather ambitious itinerary. Nonetheless, we did discover a land of numerous stunning & magical wonders. We did see a land of unending natural beauty. We did learn of a land with a monumentally long history of trials, tragedies & triumphs. We did get to meet many kind, humorous, warm & generous people. Our vacation to Ireland was just 2 weeks, but that was time enough to know this is a land easy to love & a land to be sorely missed. The girlfriend & I made the drive up from Belfast & Giant's Causeway was yet another at least once-in-a-lifetime place we visited in Ireland. To describe Giant's Causeway could take a great many words, but I'll keep it simple. Of course, since a picture is worth a 1000 words, the rest of my review is really like 10,009 more words. Beautiful Antrim Coast + unique, super cool geology = Giant's Causeway. read more

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I love it here. What a natural wonder, steeped in mythological magic and beautiful coastline. On a clear day you can see Scotland out on the horizon! Be sure to visit and take the audio tour. You will regret if you miss it! read more

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I loved it. This was the driving force for our trip to Northern Ireland and I wasn't disappointed. It is absolutely beautiful and picturesque. The National Trust has done a great job in making it accessible for all via a bus (slight extra surcharge each way), having clean toilets, and a nice open cafe and gift shop. read more

Unfriendly staff - unclear rules - nice views! Well, we looked forward to our visit to the Giant's Causeway. We were travelling with our dog and knew one of us had to stay outside. That's fine and fully understandable. So we arrived at the huge parking lot - we expected it to be hugely popular, but this was even bigger than we thought. We then went to the visitor's centre to get some tickets and get some information about what area our dog is allowed in. Staff was pretty unfriendly and not really helpful or / and understanding. So we didn't buy tickets and asked other (local) visitors on what to do best. We learned that the trails above the Giant's Causeway are accessable for our dog and even free. So we took a nice little walk along the cliffs with really nice and rewarding views. You can see the Giant's Causeway here from the top. And there are lots of visitor at the Causeway....looked from top like it was overflowing with ants. The Causeway itself is much smaller than you might think. I imagined a huge area....which it wasn't. We were quite happy not to go inside the Causeway area, because the walk here was much nicer than the paved trail behind the visitor's centre. That all would have been fine and cool with me. But then the problems started. Since we didn't buy tickets we asked how much we should pay for the parking (because free parking is only included with the entrance price). We met a really rude person, very very unhelpful. He told us we have to buy tickets....even we do not go in. Ok, so we are willing to buy ONE ticket to get the free parking. He told us then we have to buy TWO tickets anyway....even we both wouldn't go in. Ummmmmm, thanks but no thanks sir! So we tried our luck at the ticket booth. Same story here: Two persons - two tickets, or we won't go anywhere with our car! We decided to NOT buy any tickets and just hand over some cash at the parking lot staff. They were so unfriendly and didn't try to help us at all, so we went for that "solution". We got into our car and passed all the staff without ever being stop (it was crazy busy at the time). Nobody had the time to check on us and we got on our way. Don't get me wrong, we didn't try to get our experience for free, but we looked for a bit of help or a nice explanation. We didn't get any of that. They pointed out there were signs about the parking rules. That might be true, but we didn't see any. I believe there are yes, but it's just not clear enough until it's too late and you already parked. And then the issue about the dog. We weren't allowed in - as we already knew in advance. But we have seen many dogs on the Causeway that day. Some dogs we at first met outside and they have clearly NOT been assistance dogs! How does this happen.... we brought this issue to the staff too: Dogs are not allowed in was the answer. We pointed out at the other visitors with dogs - no explanation was given again. So, it's a nice piece of nature here and the trails on the clifftops are really a nice (and free) thing to do. But the staff? Wow, you guys need to work on that, seriously. We travel a lot, and clearly the good business here got into your heads way too much. It did clearly spoil you guys. It's a shame. But then again we have found so many nice pieces of nature and countryside on our Road Trip that cleary beat this place by miles. Examples: Duncansby Head in Scotland, Ballintoy Harbour (not far from here), Stonehenge (with NICE and FRIENDLY staff), Three Cliffs Bay in Wales, Beachy Head in Southengland etc. If you are around, give it a go anyway. You can park for free at the restaurant next to the Visitor's Centre....all you need is purchase some drinks. Then you still can decide to go to the Causeway or just to the Clifftop. read more

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Efficient ride to the causeway, spectacular views of this spectacular piece of nature. Clean facilities and grounds.

At the gift shop my teacher bought me a honey ice cream cone with bits of comb in it. Buy a postcard before the souvenir stand closes. I loved walking on a hill of hexagonal layered basalt columns. Some are discolored due to lichen and moss or seaweed. This site is the result of a 60 million year old volcanic eruption like Devil's Tower in Wyoming. The Causeway, Northern Ireland's most popular tourist destination is managed by the National Trust charity. Over half of the 400,000 who visit the coastal scenery for the a wonderful view are from overseas. The Tourist Information Centre has an audio-visual presentation. There was no minibus to the stones when I visited but take the walkway past the Honeycomb and Wishing Well formations. This unique stop on our drive around the Northern coast is a World Heritage Site in 1986. read more

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For a start a HINT. To save money as The National Trust, in my opinion, charge too much for this natural phenomena there is a legal entrance to The Causeway. On your way to the Causeway park in the Causeway and Bushmills station carpark a short distance from the main NT carpark. Then a short walk up the hill and do NOT go into the main entrance but you will see a grass area to the right of the NT entrance which takes you to the causeway walkway. Cost of parking £6, just £6. As opposed to £11.50 each. As I said, legal, see my photograph of the small print on the National Trust board. Anyway, there are different walks of different capabilities. We used the easy walk, which was difficult enough, of the way back, for we oldies. There is a bus but this means you need to pay the National Trust entrance fee and the extra for the bus. Just take your time and the walk isn't too bad. It certainly is worth the effort. All through my life I had seen photographs of these stones and seeing them in real life showed that the wait was worth it. Although there were many people it didn't distract from the enormity of those blocks. At the time we were there a friend was on the other side of the Irish sea on the Isle of Aran looking at the Scottish counterpart when the two were one. Well worth a trip and remember how the save a few quid. That few quid could go towards a Guinness or two when you have left. read more

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This place has some super cool rock formations. Its something I have never seen in any of the countries I've visited (and I've been to many countries). Its a natural occurrence which makes the rock formations all the more cool. The farther you walk, the higher the rock formations. There's a lot of walking and balance involved so I don't recommend those with mobility issues to walk far out on the rocks. I almost lost my balance a few times, especially with the strong winds blowing on me. Definitely dress appropriately as it can be rainy, drizzly and raining. There are shuttles that take you there and back because the walk to the rocks is a bit far from the parking lot area. They charge a fee for the shuttle (in pounds) but you can pay the bus driver in Euros and he will give you back change in Euros too (which I greatly appreciated). You can pay for a round trip or a one way trip. Definitely check this place out if you are ever visiting Ireland! read more

Legend has it that Fionn Mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool), the giant living in Giant's Causeway, had a fight with the Scottish giant Benandonner, and built a bridge from the Causeway across the North Channel for a battle. Science says the natural (!) interlocking hexagonal basalt columns (40,000 of them!) were formed by volcano eruption some 60 million years ago! There are identical basalt columns in the Scottish side of the North Channel. Whether you love the legend and/or the science, one thing is undisputable: Giant's Causeway is an amazing and unique geological phenomenon! The Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a must-see while traveling Ireland. Of course, it's heavily visited by tourists who both drive in or take buses. There is a hotel on-site if you are so inclined: I'd imagine the convenience factor is quite attractive. The site itself is apparently free (staff at the Visitor's Center deny as much), but if you drive in, you (supposedly) need proof of your admission to exit the parking lot. No receipt is required on your dash when you park. General admission costs £18 pp. Since we ponied up the money, we took advantage of a guided tour. You're provided with a headset with which to hear your guide, and s/he makes several stops along the way to describe the legend and science behind Giant's Causeway. It was very informative and humorous/light hearted. Being a fan of nature in general, this was absolute heaven for me! Aside from the hexagonal columns themselves, there are huge cliffs, the Channel, two steep trails, and so much greenery! Our guide even pointed out a seal who was sticking its nose up out of the water. We spent approximately 2 hours here and walked the blue trail to the end of the red trail. There are a few benches up until the trails begin, but I don't recall seeing any afterwards. Of course, wear sensible footwear (gym or hiking shoes), bring water and snacks, and money (£1.50?) for the trolley back should you be tired from your walk/hike. I love, love, LOVE Giant's Causeway and feel so fortunate to have experienced such a great world wonder! read more

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Absolutely phenomenal experience! Highly recommend checking in at the beautiful new(er) welcome center, buying a few souvenirs, and taking a tour. Stephan was our guide and made the experience all the more entertaining. It was a wildly blustery day- rain, too- so perhaps come well prepared with solid hiking shoes and rain gear. Marvelous. Definitely not to be missed. read more

Beautiful ancient volcanic fissure eruption appearing to stretch toward Scotland! Lots of walking and climbing around on the rock tops, hang out at the bottom, pack a lunchbox to eat while enjoying the views. By June it's hot during the day. The walking down to the water is easy but a little more difficult walking back up to exit, they have a bus for assistance, this is a complete UN World Heritage Site tourist stop; Parking, Toilets, Tourist Center, Gift Shop etc. It's perfect for camera geeks. Young kids might not get it. It's rocks. but fun. ha read more

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Oh, man, is this place fabulous. The rock formations are astonishing, and the setting is beautiful. I was amazed at how freely we were able to experience it -- people casually walking or sitting among the stones on the beach. My one complaint is on the education side. The Visitor Center does a much better job of teasing out the local lore (the tale of the giant Finn McCool) and selling sandwiches and knickknacks than they do in attempting to explain the unique basalt formations. Brochures boast that it's a "geological wonder" and "the result of intense volcanic and geological activity". But if you want to learn specifics on why these structures formed the way they did and why it's such a unique place in that regard, you'll be fighting an uphill battle. The audio tour might make a better effort with that. Anyway, I enjoyed reading about it afterward. Here's one good summary: http://www.iflscience.com/environment/why-columnar-basalt-almost-always-hexagonal/ read more