Causeway Coast Way
Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast, Ireland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 30.9 mi (49.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,300 ft (701 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 5 min
- High point
- 558 ft (170 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Harbour Hill 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Rinagree Point 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Beach: West Strand 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Town Hall 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.6 mi (9 km) from start
- Shelter 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from start
- Beach: East Strand 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Beach: Portballintrae Beach 12 mi (19.4 km) from start
- Beach: Runkerry Stand (Bushfoot) 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Wilson Twentyman 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from start
- Attraction: The Organ 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16 mi (25.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 19.5 mi (31.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Dunseverick Castle 19.7 mi (31.8 km) from start
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Questions about Causeway Coast Way
How long is Causeway Coast Way?
Causeway Coast Way is 30.9 mi (49.7 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 5 min. It climbs 2,300 ft (701 m) in total, up to a high point of 558 ft (170 m).
How hard is Causeway Coast Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Causeway Coast Way?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Causeway Coast Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.1 mi (1.8 km), 5.5 mi (8.8 km), 6.4 mi (10.2 km).
Is Causeway Coast Way shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Causeway Coast Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Causeway Coast Way?
Eighteen Ninety Four, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Spar, 0.5 mi (0.8 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Causeway Coast Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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