This is the beginning of a fantastic trip I made recently that I
want to take you on as we make us way eventually to Tory Island which is off
the N.W Coast of Donegal. This is going
to take many posts and WARNING, many photographs!
My first stop was the Giant's Causeway which is an area
of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic
eruption. It is located in County Antrim on the northeast coast of Northern
Ireland. It is today owned and managed by the National Trust and it is the most
popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland.
It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in
1986, and a National Nature Reserve in 1987 by the Department of the
Environment for Northern Ireland.
Even though I have been here many times, I went on a very
the interesting tour, hearing about the legend of the Giant and the history of the area. CLICK HERE to find out more about this
magnificent site.
The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead
from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. Most of the columns are
hexagonal, although there are also some with four, five, seven or eight sides.
The tallest are about 12 metres (39 ft) high, and the solidified lava in the
cliffs is 28 metres (92 ft) thick in places.
As there are a lot of photographs, I suggest you put this post
into slide mode and just enjoy the walk with me around this historic site.
Below is the fantastic new visitor centre with many informatvie staff to answer all of your
queries and questions.
Wheatear
Can you see the sleeping Camel in the faraway headland?
Can you see the chimneys in the faraway headland below? As we
looked, I was relieved when our guide told us they were not smoking therefore
the Giant was not at home!
One of the stones above is the ‘wishing seat’ and below is a another place to throw in a coin and make a wish.
Beautiful pockets of thrift among the stones.
Otter.
There is
a very short clip of it in the video at the end.
There were also seals in the water.
One of these stones is the ’wishing’ seat.
When I took this shot, I wondered what this lady's wish would
be!
Walking
between these fantastic stones to another wonderful vista.
The Giant’s Organ
That red dot is someone standing at their base!
The
Giant’s Boot
Now would you want to meet the man that fitted that
boot!!
Our tour is over although there is much more to see, in
fact you can see this wonderful site from a walk on top of the cliffs, that is
spectacular. However, I had to continue
on my journey.
Our tour of the Giant's Causeway is over although there is much more to see, in
fact you can see this wonderful site from a walk on top of the cliffs, that is
spectacular. However, I must continue
on my journey.
More details can be found at the National Trust site,
CLICK HERE.
I have a short video which can be accessed at
http://youtu.be/PKNjeRAWOpE
If there is a black space below, click it and the video will appear.
Tomorrow I move further along the Antrim Coast so join me then and find what I discover.
Thank you for visiting.
Many thanks for commenting on any of my posts.
Has been very good the tour you've given us!
ReplyDeleteTomás.
HI Tomas Glad you enjoyed the tour and thanks for comment.
DeleteA Place I always wanted to visit and you got an Otter as a bonus.
ReplyDeleteHi Adrian I notice you use the word 'wanted' does not mean you are not ever going to come to Ireland to see this wonderful sight? I think perhaps if you came to Ireland you might never leave it! Many thanks of visiting and your comment.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots, we recently enjoyed a documentary on this site, so it is fun to see your photos. I loved the little Otter..
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn Lovely hear from you and glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment.
DeleteIt is a very Interesting place and I'd like to thank you sharing this trip with us.
ReplyDeleteHi Nicol Glad you found this post interesting and I hope you will continue this journey with me. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment.
DeleteI'm so glad Finn was not home so you could enjoy roaming the area without fear of the giant. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Eg Well that comment made me laugh. Thanks for that. I would have had to look UPPPPPPPP to Finn! Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment.
DeleteStunning landscapes and such unusual rock formations! Thank you for the show!!!
ReplyDeleteHI Kenneth Glad to hear from you and that you found the post interesting. I hope you will continue the journey with me and many thanks for your comment.
DeleteHi Margaret, I'd seen just a couple of photos of those hexagonal rocks when our Niece and Nephew visited a few years ago and they'd told us about how excited they were to visit. I'd forgotten to research and see more so your post was quite the delight. All your photos really allowed us to see everything in perspective. How interesting it is. I love how you saw the otter as well - that is a great shot of it with it's fishy dinner too. Good video as well, thank you :D)
ReplyDeleteHi Susan I am glad you were able to see more of these unusual rocks and found the post interesting. I hope you wil continue the journey with me tomorrow.. Many thanks for your lovely comments.
DeleteThank you for this post . . . If my husband and I ever get back to Ireland the Giant Causeway visit is at the top of our list.
ReplyDeleteHello Margaret, what a beautiful place to visit.. I love the coastline and rock formations.. The otter is cute. Wonderful post, thanks for sharing your visit.. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteHI Eileen Glad you enjoyed this beautiful place and many thanks for your kind comments.
DeleteHi Lynne Glad you enjoyed the post and I hope you will continue to come with me on my journey. If you and your husband do come to Northern Ireland, please get in contact with me as I would love to meet another fellow blogger. Many thanks for your comments.
ReplyDeleteWe will do that for sure. You remind me of my Irish friend in Dublin, by the name of Lyla.
DeleteFor sure I will follow along with you on your journey through Co Antrim . . .
I may have told you we have not visited north of Dublin or Shannon . . . We have been to Newgrange which is a bit north I think. Hopefully one day soon we can make plans for another trip.
Such an interesting place Margaret. I'm amazed at all the different rock formations. Looks well attended too. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHI Carol Yes Thousands of people visit it daily and that was a challenge in itself, trying to get shots without people in them!! glad you enjoyed the post adn thanks for your comments.
DeleteWhat a wonderful tour! The photos are awesome!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed my photos and tour and thanks for comment.
DeleteHello There, We just got home from a great week--which was a terrific 'healing' experience for me --as I recover from gallbladder surgery followed by that wicked infection... You'll have to check out my blog post today (if you haven't done so yet).
ReplyDeleteWow---what an interesting place . Wonder if I'll ever get there??? Probably not ---so I'll just continue to travel through your thoughts and photos. Thanks.
Hugs,
Betsy
HI Betsy Glad you enjoyed the post but if you never make it over here, you can just drink it in through my photographs. Many thanks for your comments.
Deletethanks so much for sharing this,Margaret! a wonderful place..masterly captured!!
ReplyDeleteHi Roger Glad you enjoyed the Giant's Causeway and my shots of it. thanks for your comment.
Deletethe stone formations are neat! what a lovely area!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the rock formations and thanks for comment
DeleteWonderful photos Margaret of an amazing place - I would so much love to visit (the geology is fantastic there). Thanks so much for sharing I really enjoyed the tour.
ReplyDeleteHi RR es I think you would love this place so why don't you come? The Irish are always very welcoming. Thanks for comment.
DeleteFantastic ,Nette
ReplyDeleteThanks for you kind comment
DeleteHi Felicia Glad you liked this post and I think you would love it. thanks for comment.
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret. What an incredible and enchanting place! I'm visiting your blog for the first time from Betsy's Joyful Reflections. Your photos are wonderful and made me feel I was on the trip with you.
ReplyDeleteHI Betty Jo I am glad you found me and felt you were indeed coming along with me on this trip. Well that was only 1 post so I hope you will join me tomorrow to see what we can get up to. Many thanks for your comment.
DeleteAn unbelievable giants causeway, it must have been ages to carry all those carved stone there, lol.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob I take it you are were joking as no stones were ever cut! Many thanks for your comment and glad you liked the Giant's Causeway.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible place.
ReplyDeleteHi EG Yes it is and thanks for comment.
DeleteI have heard of the Giant's Causeway, but I've never seen such wonderful pictures. Thanks for taking us along with you.
ReplyDeleteHI George Many thanks for your kind comments.
DeleteI'm late, I'm late, for a very important date.To visit YOU! Wow, so wild and beautiful; the rocks around the wishing rock actually look man made to perfection.
ReplyDeleteHI Ginny Glad you enjoyed the rocks and scenery. Yes I think you would love Ireland so start saving!! Thanks for your comments.
DeleteThis is a place I would love to visit. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteStunning scenery Margaret, it looks like a fantastic place to visit, I thought that red dot was the organist?!!
ReplyDeleteAnd Otters too...now that cant be bad?...[;o)
lol, thsi place is a paradise for a photographer. :)
ReplyDeleteHI Yup! it sure is and you would love it here. Many thanks for your comment.
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