Causeway Coast National Landscape

Basalt cliffs, sandy beaches, and one of Ireland's most distinctive coastlines

Dramatic cliffs, wide beaches, rocky headlands, and coastal grasslands create a landscape shaped by the Atlantic Ocean and ancient volcanic activity. Stretching along Northern Ireland's north coast, the Causeway Coast National Landscape is renowned for its striking geology, rich wildlife, and a network of routes connecting some of the island's most celebrated coastal scenery.

Long-distance trails such as the Causeway Coast Way and sections of the Ulster Way pass through the landscape, linking places including Ballycastle, Ballintoy, Bushmills, Portrush, Portstewart, and the Giant's Causeway. Clifftop paths, coastal trails, beach walks, and headland routes reveal changing views across sea stacks, hidden coves, basalt formations, and the open North Atlantic, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the coastline.

Whether following the coast between villages, exploring the Giant's Causeway, or walking quieter stretches of shoreline, the Causeway Coast rewards time spent on foot. Geological wonders, abundant wildlife, and ever-changing coastal scenery make it one of Northern Ireland's most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.