Antrim · Northern Ireland
Causeway Coast Way
51km along Antrim's north coast — Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Dunluce Castle, White Park Bay.
Updated August 23, 2026
The single most photogenic 51km in Ireland. Break it into 3 days: Portstewart → Portballintrae → Ballintoy → Ballycastle. Buses back or arrange left-luggage in Ballycastle.
Best months: April-October
Trailhead / base town: Portstewart
Nearest airport: BFS
Waymarked: Yes — signposted route
Waypoint map — 8 points
Topographic base map + trail polyline. Click each waypoint for the trail-note.
Elevation profile
Estimated — download the GPX for definitive elevation data on device.
640m
Peak gain
Profile is an approximation from the trail's published ascent metres + typical mountain-profile shape. Real per-metre elevation available in the GPX download opened on Garmin, Gaia, Komoot, or Apple Watch.
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Trail waypoints in order
- 1
Portstewart (Start)
- 2
Dunluce Castle
- 3
Giant's Causeway
- 4
Dunseverick Castle
- 5
White Park Bay
- 6
Ballintoy Harbour
Game of Thrones filming location
- 7
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- 8
Ballycastle (Finish)
Getting out of Portstewart (BFS)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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How long does the Causeway Coast Way take to complete?
3 days for the full 51km (800m total ascent). Difficulty grade: moderate.
Is the Causeway Coast Way waymarked?
Yes — waymarked with yellow arrow + walking-man signs at every junction. You do not need a topo map to complete it, but bring one anyway for weather-diversion decisions.
When is the best time of year for the Causeway Coast Way?
April-October. Outside these months conditions can turn technical (mud, mist, short daylight) and the value-per-effort drops sharply.
Where should I base myself for the Causeway Coast Way?
Portstewart — the trailhead is here and it's the natural place to sleep before + after. Fly into BFS, pre-book airport transfer, and pick a base hotel with parking if you're doing multiple sections.
Do I need a permit for the Causeway Coast Way?
No permit required — the trail crosses public land, National Parks land, or is a formally waymarked national trail with open access. Respect any farm-stile signs and leave gates as you found them.