Welcome to the Giants Causeway

Part of one day was spent visiting the Giants Causeway.  The name comes from legends that it was built by Giants as a bridge to Scotland.  There is a tram that takes you from the Visitors center to the actual columns.  We rode the tram down, but walked back up the hill.   It was a good hike.   Really unique place.

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  • Formed 50 to 60 million years ago
  • 40,000 interlocking basalt columns
  • Result of Volcanix fissure eruption
  • UNESCO World Heritage site 1986
  • Records of 1st visitors in 1692
  • Managed by national trust
  • Free to enter
  • Visitors center has  a fee

 

 

Views of the Causeway