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Giant's Causeway

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The Giant's Causeway is a geological jewel and one of the most impressive natural wonders in the world. Beyond its world famous 40,000 basalt steps, there's a wealth of wildlife to be discovered. It's also one of the best places in the British Isles to go rock pooling.

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Giant's Causeway - Visitor Guide

Address:

Giant's Causeway, 44a Causeway Road, Bushmills, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Postcode BT57 8SU
Telephone:028 2073 1582 (North Antrim office)
e-mail

giantscauseway@nationaltrust.org.uk

Fax:028 2073 2963
Grid reference:Grid reference: C 954453
Location map: Multimap of
Key attractions:Basalt columns. Rockpoolong and marine life. Birds.
Essential kit:Sensible footwear.
Nature watching:

Walks - Lichens, Crabs, birds, plants, butterflies.

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Coast path with info panels extends 12 miles to the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.

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Bird watching: it's worth following the path around the headland to see a good variety of birds.

Access:

Bus to stones operated by Translink. Disabled parking in main car park. Adapted WC at visitor centre.

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Grounds are partly accessible with steep slopes, numerous steps, loose gravel, hard gravel, grass, uneven and narrow paths, and undulating terrain.

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Map of accessible route available. Ramped entrance to tea room.

Facilities:Tea-room.
Getting there:

By car - located on B146 Causeway-Dunseverick road 2ml east of Bushmills.

Bus - Causeway Coaster minibus from visitor centre to stones. Ulsterbus 172, 177. Causeway Rambler bus (Ulsterbus 376) between Bushmills and Carrick-a-Rede in summer. Ulsterbus 252 - circular route from Belfast.

Rail: Coleraine (10 miles) or Portrush (8 miles). Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Steam Railway - 200 yards. Tel. 028 2073 2844.

Opening times:

Year round - daily.

Charges:Admission free. Donations welcome. Group guided tours: £3, Child £2. Out-of-hours £4.50.
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