On the north east coast of county Antrim, you will find The Giant’s Causeway, an ideal spot for the green traveller visiting Northern Ireland. Renowned for its tens of thousands of Basalt columns, this strange looking landscape is the result of a volcanic eruption. Now a world heritage site, the Causeway is the most popular tourist attraction in the country and well worth a visit.
Ireland’s coast is famous for its peaceful and relaxing environment, so why not stay at one of the campsites commanding beautiful views of the coastline. The Glenmore Caravan and camping park is affordable and has everything you will need for self-catering. It’s about 8 miles from the Giant’s Causeway, so easily doable by bike.
If you are opting for staying in one of Ireland’s major cities then there are a variety of day tours that are worth considering. The nearest major city to the causeway is Belfast, which is around a 90 minute drive.
If you are planning on staying at Belfast then there are day trips available at affordable prices. The Giant’s Causeway tours offers a day trip for just ?14. Not only will you have the advantage of an expert imparting their knowledge for your trip, there is even an opportunity to stop at the Bushmills factory for a whiskey tasting session without which no real trip to Ireland would be complete. The trip also takes in the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge, which is worth the walk, as long as you don’t suffer from a fear of heights.
The Giant’s Causeway is now owned and run by the National Trust. To encourage people to be more eco-friendly they offer green travel tickets to those who arrive by public transport, bicycle or on foot.
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