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The Giant's Causeway

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Giant’s Causeway, renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, is the only World Heritage Site in N Ireland. Resulting from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago, this is the focal point for a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has attracted visitors for centuries. It harbours a wealth of local and natural history. Other noteworthy items include: a Spanish Armada shipwreck site (‘La Girona’) & many traces of the legendary giant – Finn MacCool.
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Giant’s Causeway to Dunseverick Castle, Causeway Coastal Way

This is the 4th section of the Causeway Coastal Way. A grassy path continues along the cliff tops and over the route’s highest point.

Causeway Coastal Way trail - From Portstewart to Ballycastle 6 Sections

Departure from Coleraine

The Causeway Coastal Way trail goes from Portstewart to Ballycastle, passes through the Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Site and several Areas of Special Scientific Interest. It includes views of wide bays, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and off-shore rocks.

Causeway Coastal Way - Ballintoy to Bushmills

Discover the wonders that lie along the Causeway Coast, including Portballintrae, Portbradden, Dunseverick Harbour and the Giant’s Causeway. The route includes walking on beaches, across rocks and along cliff top paths following the Causeway Coast Way, one of the most spectacular cliff top paths in the UK!

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Portballintrae to The Giant’s Causeway - Causeway Coastal Way

Departure from Coleraine

This 3rd section of the Causeway Coastal Way is entirely off-road, bringing you round a beach and onto the high, wild coastline that characterises the middle part of the route.

Dunseverick Castle to Ballintoy Harbour, Causeway Coastal Way

This 5th section follows cliffs and beaches.
⚠️To enjoy this section at its best, check the tide times before you set out and avoid walking past White Park Bay at high tide. If the tide is high, you’ll have to follow the A2 road all the way from Dunseverick village to Ballintoy.

Portballintrae to Dunluce Castle

Departure from Coleraine

This walk is from Portballintrae, going past Port Tara Holiday home through Portballintrae and along the coastal road to Dunluce Castle. You will see stunning views of the rugged North Antrim coast and the historic ruins of Dunluce castle. You can visit the Castle and there is a lovely coffee shop to stop for a break.

Ballintoy Harbour to Ballycastle, Causeway Coastal Way Trail

This is the 6th and last section of the Causeway Coastal Way Trail. Visit the thrilling Carrick-a Rede Rope Bridge before following a road to the finish.