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United Kingdom
Find the heart of Ireland’s Ancient mythological landscape at the other-worldly Giants Causeway. Some say that ‘Nature doesn’t work in straight lines’, those who do have never been to the Giants Causeway. An area of over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, most of which are hexagonal in shape having up to 8 sides. Walk among the great pillars of what was once an epic bridge to Scotland & constructed by none other than Finn McCool! It is said that once this bridge stretched all the way over to Scotland being built by Finn when he felt like fighting with a particularly fierce Scottish giant! This magnificent landscape indeed looks like it by the hands of a giant but it is entirely naturally formed by the slow cooling of lava from an eruption millions of years ago. Recognized as one of the top 100 geological heritage sites worldwide, something that should not be missed by anyone.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland's most iconic natural landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage site of unparalleled geological and mythological significance. As we stand here on the northernmost fringe of County…
Listen in the app2The Bay of Cows (Port Naboe)
As we descend from the cliffs toward the stones, we pass through Port Naboe, traditionally known as the Bay of Cows. This wide, sweeping inlet offers a perspective on the relationship between the land and the sea. …
Listen in the app3The Grand Causeway
We have arrived at the heart of the site: the Grand Causeway. This is the largest of the three rock outcrops that make up the landmark. …
Listen in the app4The Giant's Organ
If you look up from the main causeway toward the cliffs, you will see a formation of columns that stands vertically against the rock face, known as the Giant's Organ. These columns are significantly taller than those on the…
Listen in the app5The Red Trail and the Amphitheatre
For those willing to exert themselves, the Red Trail offers the most spectacular panoramic views of the entire Causeway coast. As we climb the steep path—sometimes called the Shepherd's Steps—we leave the water's edge and ascend…
Listen in the app6The Legend of Finn McCool and Benandonner
As we sit among the stones, let us delve deeper into the mythology that gives this place its name. The most popular version of the tale involves the Irish giant Finn McCool (Fionn mac Cumhaill) and his Scottish rival, Benandonner. …
Listen in the app7Discovery, Science, and Art
It is worth considering how the Giant's Causeway became known to the wider world. For centuries, it was a local secret, known only to those who lived along this remote coast. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
Our journey through the Giant's Causeway concludes where it began, at the meeting point of land and sea. This site is a rare example of a place where the grandeur of the physical world perfectly matches the scale of the myths…
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What is Giant's Causeway?
Giant's Causeway is a place in United Kingdom with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.2408, -6.5116 |
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