Just as well that one of Ireland’s finest and most famous whiskeys has been produced in the nearby Old Bushmills Distillery for over 400 years. Wash down everything from eel and goat with local craft ales, whiskey, gin, cider or coffee and ingest the views with your eyes.Īlong with fresh Atlantic air comes even fresher Atlantic breezes and we will admit, there are days when you will feel the chill on the Causeway Coast. On Wendy Gallagher’s Causeway Coast Foodie Tours you can explore and eat as you go. Whatever way you choose to explore it, the Giant’s Causeway, the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Northern Ireland, is well worth the visit.
If you’re used to trekking across country, this might be the perfect option for you, giving a different perspective of the causeway and avoiding crowds at the same time. The most straight-forward way of experiencing the Giant’s Causeway is to begin your visit at the Visitor Centre and then stroll down to the intriguing stones to search out distinctive formations such as the Camel, Wishing Chair, Granny and Organ.Īway-A-Wee Walk provide guided walking day tours along the stunning Giant’s Causeway cliffs, taking lesser-known paths off the beaten track. In reality, the famous causeway is the result of a volcanic eruption which left behind this strangely perfect hexagonal patchwork that reaches out into the sea. Legend has it that the Giant’s Causeway was created when legendary Irish giant, Fionn MacCool, constructed a bridge to Scotland to take on his arch foe Bennandonner. Embrace a Giant Spiritįurther along the Causeway Coastal Route is Northern Ireland’s most famous site. If you prefer to view the bridge from an alternative perspective, you can always see what it looks like from the water with Causeway Coast Kayaking Tours. An unforgettable opportunity to get back to nature and test your nerves of steel. With a strong breeze from the Atlantic Ocean blowing through your hair, the sound of the waves crashing and swirling 30 metres below your feet and the smell of the sea filling your nostrils, it’s exceptionally exhilarating. Having been inspired by all the stories of bravery and valour, you will no doubt have the courage to cross the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.or will you? It’s much sturdier now than when it was originally built by salmon fishermen over 350 years ago, yet this experience never fails to stir up all the senses. Or why not pack up the car and do the Game of Thrones® self-drive tour, exploring the various filming locations at your own leisure? The official app will help you navigate your way around each of the ‘10 doors’ and other filming locations from the show. Thronies will want to experience an aerial tour of the 'Seven Kingdoms', catch a boat from 'Lordsport Harbour' and enjoy themed afternoon tea in Ballygally Castle Hotel.
Many of Northern Ireland’s remote locations featured as filming locations for the HBO hit TV series, and on an intimate tour like this, you’ll be setting foot in the real life ‘Westeros’. Whether you’re a fan of the show or not, the Game of Thrones® Tour, by Giant Tours Ireland, offers you a great way to see some of the most spectacular parts of Northern Ireland. In other words, it is an unforgettable experience! Become king or queen of the North You will face dramatic and challenging paths that include spectacular suspension bridges, caves, steps and tunnels. Located on the scenic Islandmagee peninsula, The Gobbins is not for the faint-hearted. When railway engineer, Berkeley Deane Wise, constructed this cliff walk in 1902, it was declared “a perfect marvel of engineering”.“with no parallel in Europe”. This medieval construction has had a rich and colourful role in the history of Northern Ireland and its story is integral to the story of its people.įurther along the route is the world famous The Gobbins Cliff Path. The imposing Carrickfergus Castle is an early stop off if you’re starting the Causeway Coastal Route from Belfast. They’ll only be too happy to show you how we do it in Northern Ireland. Whatever your passion, you’re sure to find an incredible selection of activities, restaurants and accommodation along this world-famous coastal route, as well as friendly locals to share the experience with. Or why not explore local myths and legends with a trip to the Giant’s Causeway? Perhaps you’d prefer to wet your whistle with some fine whiskey at Old Bushmills Distillery.
Maybe you’d like to get wet while coasteering under cliffs and over rocks. A whole host of attractions and activities await travelers along the Causeway Coastal Route.