Epic Hikes of the World ( PDFDrive )

CAUSEWAY COAST WAY, NORTHERN IRELAND
Stepping out along a super storied section of Ulster’s jagged shores, the
Causeway Coast Way draws a dramatic line between the historic towns of
Ballycastle and Portstewart, taking in a series of iconic sights along the way. These
include the nerve-knackering Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, medieval Dunluce
Castle and, of course, the enigmatic Giant’s Causeway – a semi-submerged
geological wonder comprised of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns created either
by a huge volcanic eruption, or a Celtic warrior called Fionn mac Cumhaill,
depending on who you listen to. The walk can be done in either direction, over two
or three relatively easy days, but if you want to up the ante, try running the route
during the Causeway Coast ultramarathon, or paddle it while exploring the North
Coast Sea Kayak Trail between Magilligan Point and the Glens of Antrim.
Start // Ballycastle
End // Portstewart
Distance // 32 miles (51km)
More info // www.causewaycoastway.com
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Carrick-a-Rede on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast