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Interlocking basalt columns in Northern Ireland
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Giant's Causeway is a spectacular series of rock formations on the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. The site stretches for 2-3 miles, with some 40,000 basalt columns rising out of the sea. It's owned by the National Trust and is Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site: it's impressive but very touristy, with a million visitors each year. It's mobbed on fine weekends, try to visit off-peak.
Bar and restaurant right by the car park and entrance, gets very busy and you're paying for the convenience.
Day trips run from Belfast and even from Dublin - if you've limited time and lack your own transport, these are a good option.
Read in the guideThe area is maintained by the National Trust and is free to enter all year 24 hours, but you pay heavily for parking in a congested car park.
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