Giant's Causeway

The Clifftop Experience along the Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland

Important notice -

In line with NI Executive guidance, the Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience will be closed for six weeks from 26 December. We look forward to welcoming you back when it is safe to do so.

In the footsteps of giants...

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Snow capped Mournes from Murlough National Nature Reserve

What's open in Northern Ireland 

In line with NI Executive guidance, our houses, shops and visitor centres will be closed until 1 April to restrict the spread of coronavirus. Our outdoor spaces will remain open for local walkers to enjoy and cafes will offer a limited take-away service. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. The safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and local communities remains our priority. We urge people to follow government guidance and stay local.

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What's on

Upcoming events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place.

Giant's Causeway stones

Giants Causeway virtual tours  

If you're currently unable to travel you can dream now and travel later! Choose one of our virtual tours and explore the rugged landscape around the Giant's Causeway from the comfort of your own home.

View of cliffs from the clifftop path

Six must-see sights at the Giant's Causeway 

From the giant's boot to the wishing chair, take in these six must-see sights at Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Basalt columns at Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim

The Blue Trail 

Discover the Giant's Causeway with our Blue Trail - a direct route of under a mile, leading directly to the world-famous stones.

Waves crash against the Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Red Trail 

With many unique viewing points along the way, this bracing clifftop trail boasts spectacular vistas of the world-famous Causeway Coast that are off the beaten track.

Panoramic view over Runkerry Head

The Runkerry Trail 

This trail gives you the chance to enjoy the often-crowded Giant's Causeway in tranquility, even during main visitor hours. You'll get views of the stones and a clifftop walk with wildlife to spot.

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Wildlife

Mid March Dexter Cattle move in, the traditional Irish breed have been choosen to graze Portnaboe Bay

A giant move: Grazing returned to world-famous causeway to boost struggling wildlife 

Grazing livestock have returned to ‘The Bay of Cows’, an inlet on the world-renowned Giant’s Causeway, and here's why..

Wildflower meadow at the Giant's Causeway

Meadow Musings - Why are wildflowers so important? 

Summer brings wildflower meadows overgrown and bursting with colour usually from a wonderful range of flowering plants. Not only a pleasant sight but also an important one, and where is why...

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History

The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's only World Heritage Site

Was the Giant's Causeway built for love? 

Did Finn have his heart set on a Scottish maiden?

Giants causeway Finn video still

VIDEO: Legend of Finn McCool 

Finn McCool built a bridge to cross to Scotland, but once there he quickly changed his mind!

Giant's Causeway stones

What makes the Giant's Causeway a UNESCO World Heritage Site? 

The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's only World Heritage Site

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Our work

The facilitators of the Knowing Your Home programme, Aubrey Beggs, from Causeway Adventures; Paul Blanchard, from The Coast Office, Portballintrae; and Jim Allen, from Causeway Adventures.

A celebration of Knowing Your Home 

The programme is designed to connect young people to their home, its environment, heritage and history through exploring, learning, protecting and promoting what surrounds them

The National Trust is trialling the first electric van in its fleet of site vehicles in Northern Ireland

Our Work 

Catch up on our latest conservation work at the Giant's Causeway

Susanna Drury Landscape Painting of the Giant's Causeway

Susanna Drury recognised as a female role model at the Giant’s Causeway 

Uncovering forgotten but fascinating women’s stories from history, we recognise Susanna Drury at the Giant's Causeway

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