There are lots of activities to do in Giant’s Causeway. You can explore the world-famous basalt columns distinctive stone formations accompanied by an experienced Ranger or you can follow the trails with an audio guide (Audio guide available in 11 languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Polish and Portuguese). There are several trails available you can choose from.
Blue Trail (Easy) : Blue Trail is of about 1.2Km leading directly to the world famous trails. It is kids friendly.
Red Trail (Moderate) : This 1.2 Km long trail offers the visitors with many unique viewing point .This clifftop trail gives you a bird view of the rocks.
Yellow Trail (Challenging): This 2.85 km trails starts at Runkerry Head and ends at Hamilton’s Seat marking the perimeter of World Heritage Site.
Green Trail (Moderate) : Green trail 3,2 km long and ideal in a over-crowded day to enjoy the view in tranquility .You will get views of the stones and clifftop walk and you can also spot wildlife on your way.
You can also book the Cliff top Experience walk with Away A Wee Walk, the National Trust and Northern Ireland tour company https://www.awayaweewalk.com/project/giants-causeway-cliff-path-tour/
Pre-booking essential for the Visitor Experience and the ticket includes reserved parking, guide, access to the state-of-the-art Visitor Centre featuring an illuminating exhibition showcasing the stories and the science behind the Giant’s Causeway, the shop, café and all facilities. Guided tour is also available for visitor reduced mobility or disability who are unable to walk to causeway stones independently .For booking go to https://www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/tickets?branches.branchID=2473
There are a few surfing schools and Horse Farms in Causeway Coast that offers lessons on surfing ,stand up paddle boarding and horse riding incase you want to try your hands on them.
Nearest Accommodation
The Causeway Hotel
Call 028 2073 1210
Email causewayhotel.reception@nationaltrust.org.uk
Finn McCool’s Giants Causeway Hostel
Call (+44)(0) 7488596602
Email bookings@finnmccoolshostel.com
Website https://finnmccoolshostel.com/index.html
HOW TO GET THERE
There are a few ways to get to Giant’s Causeway, via tour, public transport or car. The fastest and most convenient way to get there is by tour, which travels directly to Giant’s Causeway. It’s a 60-mile journey from Belfast that takes around 90 minutes. And from Dublin it’s a 160-mile journey that lasts around 3 hours.
It’s also possible to travel with a combination of train and bus. This is a longer journey that involves more travel connections.