The Giant's Causeway to Dunseverick
Past the Giant's Causeway's basalt columns and along the clifftops of the Causeway Coast Way.
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 430 m
- Time
- 2.5–3 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 107 m
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About this walk
The Giant's Causeway to Dunseverick is a moderate 6.8 km linear walk with 430 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3 hours. It starts at Giant's Causeway (grid reference NR 129 025). The start can be reached by public transport.
The Giant's Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by an ancient lava flow. The walk visits the Causeway, then climbs to the clifftop path past amphitheatres of columns like the Organ and the Amphitheatre.
It follows the Causeway Coast Way east along the clifftops to the ruins of Dunseverick Castle. It's a one-way route: the Causeway Rambler bus links the two ends in summer.
Route
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1
The Causeway
Walk down to the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway.
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The clifftops
Climb to the clifftop path and follow the Causeway Coast Way east.
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Dunseverick
Continue to the ruins of Dunseverick Castle.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Giant's Causeway to Dunseverick take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3 hours for the 6.8 km route, which has 430 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Giant's Causeway (grid reference NR 129 025). National Trust car park at the visitor centre (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- The Causeway Rambler bus runs along the coast in summer. Check times with Translink.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Paths and steps at the Causeway; grassy clifftop path with big drops.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: The clifftop path is unfenced in places: keep children and dogs close.
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