Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the natural wonders of the world.
In Irish myth it was built by the giant Finn McCool to connect Ireland to Scotland, though in reality the 40,000 interlocking basalt columns are the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. It has been a tourist attraction for over 300 years and is one of the most iconic symbols of Northern Ireland.
The Causeway itself is free to visit – it is best to take a bus from the nearby town of Bushmills as roadside parking is limited and on-site parking requires purchase of tickets to the visitors centre.

The Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge was originally built by salmon fishermen to link the small island of Carrickarede to the mainland over 250 years ago. These days the bridge, 20 metres long and 30 metres high, is a popular tourist attraction with people braving the shaking and swaying to take in stunning views of nearby Rathlin Island and the coast of Scotland.

The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees planted by the Stuart family in the 18th century to serve as the entrance to their countryside residence. The trees have achieved iconic status thanks to featuring on the HBO series Game of Thrones as The Kingsroad and it has become one of the most photographed locations in Northern Ireland.

Perched on a clifftop 120 metres high, Mussenden Temple was built in 1785 on the estate of the Bishop of Derry as a summer library. Today, visitors can see spectacular views along the coast from Fairhead near Ballycastle in the east and on to Magilligan and Donegal in the west.

Ireland’s oldest working whiskey distillery dates its history back to an original royal charter from King James I in the early 17th century. Today, Bushmills is one of the most iconic whiskey brands in the world and the distillery is open to the public for tours to see where the whiskey is produced and at the end, sample some of the produce.

Glenariff Forest Park is a nature reserve which boasts a number of walking trails with a number of beautiful panoramic views, peaceful riverside walks and opportunities for photographers.