Giant's Causeway
Ward in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 55.186, -6.464 |
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The Giant's Causeway in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland is best known for its striking interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity and long celebrated in local legend - most famously the tale of the giant Fionn mac Cumhaill. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is managed with a focus on conservation; a modern visitor centre sits close by to interpret the geology, wildlife and folklore for the many visitors who come to see the coastline.
The surrounding ward contains small coastal communities and a mix of farming, fishing and tourism-based businesses, so the visitor economy has a big influence on daily life and services. Historic ruins, dramatic cliffs and nearby attractions mean the area is busy in summer but quieter in winter, and local groups frequently balance promotion of tourism with protecting the landscape and community character.
Postcode districts covering Giant's Causeway
Neighbouring places
- Kinbane Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Portrush and Dunluce Ward 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Dervock Ward 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Dundooan Ward 6.8 miles11 km
- Hopefield Ward 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ballymoney East Ward 8 miles12.8 km
- Route Ward 8 miles12.8 km
- Quarry Ward 8.1 miles13 km
- Ballymoney North Ward 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Ballycastle Ward 8.4 miles13.6 km
- University Ward 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Windy Hall Ward 8.7 miles13.9 km
Example postcodes in Giant's Causeway
BT57 8YE, BT57 8AP, BT57 8AU, BT57 8ZE, BT57 8RE, BT57 8XS, BT57 8QQ, BT57 8YF, BT53 8ED … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 29.3 miles47.1 km
- Belfast International Airport 37.8 miles60.9 km
- Portrush Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Dhu Varren Railway Station 7.8 miles12.6 km
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Schools in Giant's Causeway
- Bushmills Primary School Primary
- Dunluce School Secondary
- Dunseverick Primary School Primary
- Straidbilly Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ballylough House Estate 2 miles3.2 km
- Dundarave Estate 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dunseverick Harbou Harbour 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Benvardin House Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Dunluce Castle Archaeological site 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Dunluce Castle Historic site 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Beardiville Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Portrush Historic site 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Portrush Harbour Harbour 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Leslie Hill Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Ballycastle Marina Marina 9 miles14.4 km
- The Diamond, Coleraine Historic site 9 miles14.5 km