The Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s most popular attraction, and it’s easy to see why. The UNESCO World Heritage site is all turquoise waters, rugged cliffs, secluded bays, and spectacular views.
The uniqueness of the Giant’s Causeway lies in its 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the product of intense volcanic activity. The columns are hexagonal in shape, the result of repeated cooling and shrinking of lava flow. The “Giant” part comes from mythology which holds that the columns were carved from the coast by a giant as steps to Scotland.
The tour guides tell us we are standing at the windiest point in Northern Ireland, and I can attest to that!
8 responses to “Giant’s Causeway”
Oh that is just beautiful! Are they entertaining you in Ireland now ?
Yes, I’m back in Belfast, but heading out to other parts of UK.
A place I would love to see some day.
I highly recommend it! I would love to come back during migration season, I understand there are lots more birds.
Awesomeness!! Nature has so many wonders!
Who’s going to be airborne first with those winds, you or the Oystercatcher? 🙂
That would be me. The oystercatcher has a bit of an advantage; he’s down on the ground, while I’m high up at the top of a cliff.
Very interesting!
There is some fantastic history here.