Depending on when you go, your Giant’s Causeway visit can be amazing or average. We are going to share how to visit the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland to help you fall in love with it the way we did.
The Giant’s Causeway is the most popular attraction in all of Northern Ireland and with good reason. It is truly incredible.
Tips for Visiting the Giant’s Causeway
We have visited the Giant’s Causeway on three separate occasions totaling 5 visits (sunrise and sunset) and it never ceases to amaze us. However, out of our five visits, one Giant’s Causeway visit was less than stellar due to crowds. So to help you avoid making the same mistake we did on our first visit, we’re going to share the best ways to visit the Giant’s Causeway.
Where is the Giant’s Causeway
The Giant’s Causeway is located in Country Antrim on the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland. It is just 2.5 miles north of Bushmills and 1 hour and 20 minutes from Belfast. Many people visit the Giant’s Causeway on a road trip around the Causeway Coast or as part of a day tour from Belfast. Many bus tours stop at the Giant’s Causeway starting at 10 am.
If you aren’t driving, this is a good day tour that includes a visit to Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle and the Dark Hedges.
Visit RentalCars.com to see prices for car rentals from Dublin or Belfast.
What is the Giant’s Causeway
The Giant’s Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was formed 60 million years ago during a volcanic eruption. It is truly a wonder of the world. There are more than 40 thousand basalt columns that are perfectly stacked creating what looks like a giant set of interlocking bricks leading out to the sea.
The basalt columns were formed during the eruption when the flowing lava crashed into the waves of the sea. As the ocean cooled the lava, it turned them into volcanic stones. There are similar basalt columns around the world including in Iceland and Scotland but the Giant’s Causeway is probably the most famous. We’ve seen others and they just don’t seem to compare.
Other Places with Columns in the World
A quick Google search will show you that there are dozens of hexagonal columns around the world. We noted Iceland and Scotland but they can be found from Mongolia to Thailand. Ones that we’ve seen with our own eyes are Iceland, Namibia, Australia, and California.
Giant’s Causeway Visitor’s Center
The Giant’s Causeway Visitor Center opens at 10:00 am and closes…
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