This dramatic, sea-sprayed walk has some of the finest cliff scenery in Europe.

Statistics

6 - 7

hrs

658

m

707

m

11

max°

Difficulty

FATMAP difficulty grade

Moderate

Description

You will see sweeping vistas of the Giant’s Causeway with its ancient basalt columns, said to be the remains of a causeway built by a mythical Irish giant. The 33-mile trail from Portstewart to Ballycastle runs through the seaside towns of Coleraine, Portstewart and Portrush, and passes the famous Irish whiskey distillery at Bushmills – perfect for a pitstop. The terrain ranges from grassy cliff edge paths to causeway stone, mottled with lichens, plus some stiles. Featured in the Much Better Adventures "Best Hikes In The UK: 10 Of The Most Adventurous Routes": https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/magazine/10-of-the-best-hikes-in-the-uk/