About

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant's Causeway is a magnificent, mysterious geological formation on the North East coast of County Antrim, steeped in nature, history and legend.

Created by volcanic activity more than 60 million years ago, the Giant’s Causeway is made up of around 40,000 perfectly formed basalt columns. These striking hexagonal stones inspired the legend of Finn McCool, the giant who is said to have built the Causeway as a path to Scotland. Within easy reach of Belfast, Derry-Londonderry and even Dublin, visitors today can walk across the famous stones, explore the rugged coastal paths and enjoy views that stretch across the sea towards Scotland on a clear day.

The Visitor Experience

A trip to the Giant's Causeway is more than just seeing the stones...

The Visitor Experience includes half-hourly guided tours led by an expert team of award-winning storytellers, access to the Visitor Centre interpretation and exhibition area, a shop in which over 80% of the produce is made locally on the island of Ireland, a cafe, use of audio guides available in 11 languages, reserved on-site parking and full use of all facilities.

Booking your visit

For the best rates, pre-book your Visitor Experience tickets via the official Giant’s Causeway website prior to travelling to the site. Pre-booking in advance helps the team to prepare for your arrival and to spread visitor numbers more evenly throughout the day, improving everyone’s experience.

National Trust Members and Neighbour Pass Holders gain free access, however pre-booking is strongly recommended for everyone.

For the most up-to-date ticket price information, please visit the official Giant's Causeway website.

Causeway Coast Way Car Park at Innisfree Farm, 60 Causeway Road is available for parking at £15 per vehicle for walkers to access the network of coastal paths. This is payable via the JustPark app, downloadable from Google Play and App Store. National Trust Members can park for free by entering their membership number on the app (JustPark Location ID: 77819).

All groups arriving in coaches and mini coaches must be pre-booked with the Giant's Causeway Bookings Office by emailing northcoastbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Campervan Guidance

If you're planning to visit the Giant's Causeway in your home on wheels, please head straight to the Park and Ride facility in Dundarave Car Park in Bushmills. Here, you can park up, purchase your discounted 'Green Ticket' from within Bushmills Visitor Information Centre (this includes entry into the Visitor Experience and your bus fare), then hop on the Translink bus to the World Heritage Site!

If you're a Blue Badge Holder, a National Trust Member or a Neighbour Pass Holder, please head straight to Causeway Coast Way Car Park, where the team will try their best to accommodate you.

Go Green and Save

Translink operate regular public transport services that connect to the Giant's Causeway. For routes, timetables and journey planning, please visit the Translink website. On arrival to the Giant's Causeway, please present your valid ticket receipt to a member of the team to avail of a discounted 'Green Ticket' for the Visitor Experience.

Accessibility and Shuttle Service

Visitor Experience ticket holders can avail of a range of accessibility equipment, including motorised scooters and wheelchairs, available on a first come, first served basis. Please speak to a member of staff at the Visitor Information Desk within the Visitor Centre if you would like to borrow equipment to aid your enjoyment of your visit to the World Heritage Site.

The Translink Accessible Bus shuttle service runs daily from the rear of the Visitor Centre to the Grand Causeway and return. There is a separate charge of £1/ 1.20Euro (cash and card payments both accepted) for use of this service and is intended for visitors who could not walk independently to and from the stones themselves, with priority seating areas at the front for wheelchair passengers. National Trust Members can use this service for free on production of a valid membership card.

Clifftop Experience

The National Trust proudly work in partnership with Away a Wee Walk to deliver a fully guided 5-mile cliff top experience along the famous Causeway cliffs. Parking at the site and checking into the Visitor Centre at the Causeway, a walking guide will then take you out to Dunseverick Castle ruin via public transport to commence a breath-taking 5 mile (8km) hike along amazing cliffs, finishing on the world-famous stones. The full tour from beginning to end takes 3.5 to 4 hours.

This is an extraordinarily unique and very authentic way to experience a Giant’s Causeway tour. This guided cliff walking tour promises to be among the highlights of your visit to Ireland. Put on your walking boots and let Away a Wee Walk guide you.

For more information and to book click here.

*The Clifftop Experience runs daily from March to October, and runs on weekends only from November – February. Please ensure to book 72 hours in advance of your visit to allow the team to prepare for your arrival. Tours do sell out so we recommend booking as soon as you know your tour date. Tours require a minimum of at least two people.

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