Portballintrae to The Giant’s Causeway Walk
Table of contents
The Portballintrae to The Giant’s Causeway walk is an amazing outdoor excursion in Northern Ireland that will take you along the coast to visit the most well-known tourist attraction in the county. While out walking the trail, you will make your way along a trail that runs parallel to the railway line, following it past the visitor centre to reach the impressive sight of The Giant's Causeway. This is a great alternative to experience the Giant’s Causeway if you do not want to pay the higher parking prices nearby.
Route Description for Portballintrae to The Giant’s Causeway Walk
Featuring breathtaking views along the coast and the chance to visit the world famous Giant’s Causeway, the Portballintrae to The Giant’s Causeway Walk really is a fantastic route that you won’t want to miss out on if you plan on exploring the coastal areas of Northern Ireland.
Setting out from the car park, you will make your way to the east in order to cross over the River Bush. From here, you will make your way along the sandy expanse of Runkerry Beach to meet up with a railway line, following it to traverse the open countryside and eventually arrive at the Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience Centre.
Continuing past the building, you will make your way downhill and enjoy some spectacular views of the coast, before arriving at the Giant’s Causeway near the Giant’s Gate. Take some time here to explore the fascinating basalt rock columns, before turning back along the trail.
Once you are back at the visitor centre, head to the northwest to take an alternate route back to the trailhead that will lead you along a rugged stretch of the coast. After taking in the beautiful views of the sea, follow the trail as it meets up once again with the railway line, following it back into the trailhead in Portballintrae where you began.
Getting to the Portballintrae to The Giant’s Causeway Walk Trailhead
The trailhead for the Portballintrae to The Giant’s Causeway Walk can be found along Beach Road at the car park near the Portballintrae Village Hall.
Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
Year-Round
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Older Children only
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
High
Route Type:
Lollipop
Portballintrae to The Giant’s Causeway Walk Elevation Graph
Weather Forecast
Check Area WeatherReviews
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Let someone else do the hard work, book a custom tour in over 85 countries.
Chat with us on our contact page or fill out the form below!
Nearby Trails
Portstewart Strand and Estuary Walk
Northern Ireland
University Trail
Northern Ireland
Dunseverick Castle to Giant’s Causeway Walk
Northern Ireland
Dunseverick Castle to Portbradden Harbour Walk
Northern Ireland
Dunseverick Castle to Ballintoy Harbour Walk
Northern Ireland
Ballintoy Harbour to White Park Bay Walk
Northern Ireland
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Walk
Northern Ireland
Giant’s Gate and Causeway Coast Circular Walk
Northern Ireland
Kinbane Castle and Kinbane Head Walk
Northern Ireland
Giant’s Causeway Coastal Way
Northern Ireland
Dunluce Castle Walk
Northern Ireland
Mussenden Temple Walk
Northern Ireland