Giant’s Causeway - UNESCO Heritage Site In Northern Ireland

The legend associated with Giant’s Causeway is that it was carved from the coast by the 50-foot tall giant, Finn McCool. MacCool was said to have grown angry when Scottish giant Benandonner was mocking his fighting skills. MacCool threw a rock across the Irish Sea to Scotland with an attached challenge. Benandonner threw a rock with a message that he did not swim. Finn swore not to let the Scottish giant off so easily, he tore down pieces of volcanic rock and stood them upright, making them into pillars that formed a Causeway from Ireland to Scotland.

The science declares it a geological wonder with over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, a result of intense volcanic and geological activity.

Pictures cannot do this site justice, but here is what caught my eye, I hope you enjoy!

Inside the Visitor’s Center

The beginning marker

The sights while walking the highway

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Giant's Causeway: National Trust Guidebook

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Perfectly formed hexagonal columns all together at the water's edge.

Another view looking up at the huge columns

Another Visitor’s Center poster

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What you should know:

• There are public restrooms in the Visitor’s Center.

• There are many displays related to the site in the Visitor’s Center.

• There are miles of walking trails.

• Check website for days and hours of operation, and any special events.

• The staff are very informative.

• There is free parking.

• There is a cafe on-site.

Location: 44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU

For more information: Giant’s Causeway