Camping Inspiration: Giant's Causeway

Giant’s Causeway is a World Heritage Site and geological marvel on the Antrim coastline in Northern Ireland, made up of more than 40,000 polygonal columns of layered basalt that resulted from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago. This is scientific fact. But myth and legend says it was carved from the coast by a giant, Finn McCool, to use as stepping stones to Scotland, so he didn’t get his feet wet.

Visitors can walk across the columns and enjoy four trails of various grades, which offer breathtaking views of jagged cliffs and wave-lashed bays. There are routes suitable for all ages and abilities. You can also experience the full extent of the coastline by walking the coastal path to Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.

Once you’ve crossed and reach Carrick Island, the reward is seeing the diverse birdlife and uninterrupted views across to Rathlin Island and Scotland.

MUST SEE
Dunluce Castle is located close to a headland on the Causeway Coast that plunges straight into the sea. It’s reputed to be the inspiration for Cair Paravel, the famous castle in CS Lewis’ ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’. 

Belfast is close enough for a day-trip and the award-winning Titanic visitor attraction is a definite must-see.

The Glens of Antrim comprises of nine valleys that stretch over 80 miles of coastline.

DID YOU KNOW?
Giant's Causeway featured on the famous cover of House of The Holy, the 1973 album by Led Zeppelin. The cover design shows alien-like children climbing on the rocks.

 

STAY AT
WATERTOP FARM
188 Cushendall Road, Ballycastle BT54 6RN
028 2076 2576
watertopfarm.co.uk

Watertop Open Farm is six miles from Ballycastle in the Glens of Antrim. The farm offers a range of activities as well as scenic walks around the farm and the surrounding area. You can also take a trip on the Paddiwagon into the hills, giving you great views of the area. Lunch is available at the tea house. The campsite has water and electric hook-up at each pitch and there’s a new toilet and shower block as well as a separate block with laundry and dishwashing facilities.