Visiting the Giant's Causeway and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland

Wrapped in ancient Celtic myths of battling giants, Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast is a breathtaking geological masterpiece. 1. Giant's Causeway Basalt Columns Walk across 40,000 symmetrical hexagonal basalt stones formed by ancient volcanic activity cooling against the crashing Atlantic Ocean. 2. Dunluce Castle and Carrick-a-Rede Cross the swaying Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge suspended 100 feet over ocean waves and explore cliff-clinging medieval ruins at Dunluce Castle. Travel Tip: National Trust visitor centers can be busy; you can access the Causeway coastal paths for free if you park in nearby Bushmills. Experience dramatic coastal cliffs, folklore, and untamed Irish seascapes.