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The Giant's Causeway lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the sea coast on the edge of the Antrim plateau in Nort...
10/11/2024

The Giant's Causeway lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the sea coast on the edge of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland.

10/11/2024

The Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland
Sixty million years ago a huge volcanic eruption spewed out a mass of molten basalt, which then solidified and contracted as it cooled, creating the cracks that can be seen today. There are an estimated 37,000 polygon columns at this World Heritage Site, so geometrically perfect that local legend has it they were created by a giant. It's a firm contender for one of the weirdest places on earth. If you're heading further afield to find some natural wonders, read our selection of the best volcanoes around the world.

Consider taking a day tour from Belfast to explore the scenery.

What is the story behind the Giant's Causeway?History and Folklore - The Giant's Causeway & Causeway Coast ...The most w...
10/09/2024

What is the story behind the Giant's Causeway?
History and Folklore - The Giant's Causeway & Causeway Coast ...
The most well-known story is that of Finn Mac Cool, or Fionn Mac Cumhaill; this story was first documented by Irish monks in the Medieval period but could be much older. According to the tale, Finn Mac Cool created the Causeway so that he could reach Scotland and fight his rival, the Scottish giant Benandonner.

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10/09/2024

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The most well-known story is that of Finn Mac Cool, or Fionn Mac Cumhaill; this story was first documented by Irish monks in the Medieval period but could be much older. According to the tale, Finn Mac Cool created the Causeway so that he could reach Scotland and fight his rival, the Scottish giant Benandonner.

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10/07/2024

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A giant legend

Legend has it that an Irish giant named Finn McCool created a causeway to get across the Irish Sea to face his rival, the Scottish giant Benandonner. Following their fearsome meeting, Benandonner ripped up the causeway as he fled back to Scotland, leaving what you see here today.

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10/05/2024

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When to visit? The Giant's Causeway is a popular destination, particularly during peak times such as bank holidays and the summer months. We recommend choosing to visit before 11am or after 2pm as these are normally quieter times at the World Heritage Site.

It is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles northeast of the town of Bushmi...
10/02/2024

It is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles northeast of the town of Bushmills.

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09/29/2024

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