Giant's Causeway,
Bushmills
Giant's Causeway
Bushmills
Description:
The Giant's Causeway, renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, is the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. Resulting from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago, this is the focal point of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has attracted visitors for centuries. It harbours a wealth of local and natural history.
• Northern Ireland's only World Heritage Site
• Icon of Northern Ireland
• Amphitheatres of stone columns with fanciful names such as the wishing chair, harp and organ
• Geology, flora and fauna of international importance
• Beautiful coastal path extends 11 miles to the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
• Wonderful views and coastal scenery
• Guided tours by arrangement for groups of 15+ people
In 2007 the Giant’s Causeway visitor centre received a National Award of Excellence for ‘Best Tour Visit’ by CIE Tours International, for the 5th consecutive year.
Visitor facilities –
Coast: Shop: Refreshments: Guided tours: Suitable for picnics: Country walk: Programme of events: Access for visitors with disability: Facilities for families: Learning: Dogs welcome on leads: Available for functions.
Contact details
North Coast Office
60 Causeway Road
Bushmills
Antrim
BT57 8SU
Tel:
(028) 2073 1855
Alt:
(028) 2073 1582
Fax:
(028) 2073 2963
Email:
giantscauseway@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Directions from Town:
Train: Service from Belfast or Londonderry to Coleraine.
Bus: Causeway Rambler (Ulsterbus No 376) between Bushmills and Carrick-a-Rede runs in the summer; or Ulsterbus No 252 is a circular route via the Antrim Glens from Belfast. Both stop at the Causeway.
Cycle: NCN route 93 runs past Causeway.
Car: On B146, 2ml from Bushmills.
Drive time: Belfast 1.15hours
Opening times:
Stones & North Antrim Coastal Path open all year
Trust Shop & Tea Room
Open all year except 25 & 26 December
For opening times please contact property directly.
Prices:
Car park
Moyle Council charge (including members)
Minibus to stones
Ulsterbus charge (free for members)
Specialist Guided Tours for Groups 15+. Booking Essential
Adult: £3.50 Child: £2.25 Outside of hours: £4.50