Walk in the footsteps of giants
Volcanic crashing and burning starting sixty million years ago led to the formation of the Giant’s Causeway, a coastline that has inspired artists and photographers, stirred debate amongst scientists and captivated the imagination of locals and visitors for centuries. Made up of around 38,000 basalt columns that stretch out to sea, the formation of this otherworldly landscape can be explained by science. Locals, however, have their own story to tell.
They say the Giant’s Causeway was the stomping ground of giant Finn McCool, who lived in these parts nearly two thousand years ago. How else can you explain the Chimney stacks that mark his house? The Organ he built for his muscial son Oisín? Or the giant boot he left on the shore?
Discover the story for yourself. Come to the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Experience which opened today and explore the science, myth and legends that surround the Giant’s Causeway.
Hear the stories of the people who have called this coastline home. Find out about the wildlife that inhabits the area. Watch the Giant’s Causeway form before your eyes and spot clues to prove that Finn really did exist.
Purchase your tickets to the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Experience and you’ll have the use of a multi-lingual audio guide to help you discover your Giant’s Causeway story in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Japanese or Manadarin.
Four new walking trails will give you the chance to explore the Giant’s Causeway at your own pace. Colour-coded, the trails are designed for all levels of fitness, incorporating the Giant’s Causeway stones, stunning cliff-top vistas and spectacular seascapes.
Beautiful coastal path extends 11 miles to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- Geology, flora and fauna of international importance
- Runkerry Head provides a spectacular two-mile walk
- Some of Europe’s finest cliff scenery, with fantastic birdwatching
Views of the Great Stookan and the Giant’s Causeway stones
Runkerry House and down to Bushfoot Strand -
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Runkerry Head