Giants Causeway Cliff Path Walking & Coach Tour (TI)

The guided cliff top walk at the Giant's Causeway is an all inclusive, full day luxury coach tour from central Belfast which includes a spectacular 5 mile (8k) coastal hike along some of the best cliff views in Europe, a visit to the causeway stones, causeway visitor centre, a Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge crossing and a stunning coastal drive through the glens of Antrim, fishing villages and a final photo stop at Carrickfergus Castle. (Please note the coast walk is a shorter, 4 mile coastal walk, in winter).

As part of a larger coach tour you will depart central Belfast making your way inland directly to the Giant's Causeway, where you will be met by your dedicated walking tour guide. Instead of departing the coach you will be transported further along the coast to Dunseverick Castle ruin (or Portballintrae in winter). The hike is suitable for those of average fitness with an interest in spending some quality time in the outdoors. At just 5 miles the walking tour includes amazing views, time for photographs, points of interest guided commentary, a quality visit to the main Giant's Causeway site and a brief visit to the visitor centre before rejoining the main coach tour. (Walking time including a visit to the stones is three and a half hours in summer and two and a half hours in winter with most tours enjoying ample time of approximately 20 minutes on the causeway stones). It is essential to bring a packed lunch to eat on the coach after your walk.

The tour continues to the Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge where your tour ticket includes a guaranteed pass to cross (weather permitted, guided walk provided on rare occasions when the bridge is closed). The bridge is 20 metres across and 30 metres above the sea, connecting the mainland to a small island. 

After your cliff walk to the Giant's Causeway and your exhilarating rope bridge crossing you can rejoin the coach for a relaxing and utterly beautiful coastal drive. The journey includes the beautiful coastal locations of Cushendun, Cushendall, Glenariff and Glenarm as you drive along the world famous Antrim Coast Road. The final stop along the coast is a photo opportunity at the amazing Carrickfergus Castle built in 1177.

Tours run every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday all year round. The tour including the small group cliff walk, guided coach tour from Belfast, access to the causeway visitor centre, rope bridge crossing and coast drive is just £57 per person sharing or £67 for single bookings. (Purchased separately these attractions and tours would cost £79.50!). Minimum age for the cliff hike is 12. It is recommended that those aged between 12 and 16 have experience doing long walks.

Cliff hike places are limited. All tours run. On very rare occasions, if the weather forecast suggests strong winds on the high cliffs, we may alter the walking route slightly.

Please note that the cliff hike option means you will not visit the Bushmills Whiskey Distillery nor see Dunluce Castle ruin. All cliff walkers will need to bring their own light portable lunch to be eaten either on the hike at rest stops or on the coach after the walk.