It was September and I was standing on one of the 40,000 basalt rocks. The wind was blowing, the…read moresea was rough, the sky was over cast and there was a light drizzle of rain. Somehow it all felt like a peaceful, rugged, romantic moment that I will forever remember. I came for the geology and found more. Driving from Dublin took over 2 hours. Belfast is a shorter drive. On approaching the Causeway you have a choice of 3 parking lots. Lot 3 is by far the furthest away. It has been a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE since 1986 and is maintained by the National Trust. There is a tourist info center( audio-visual presentation), bathrooms, gift shop, currency exchange (British Pound), and coffee shop. To get down to the basalt monoliths is about a 15 minute walk along a well kept asphalt road and walkway that takes you down to the hexagon stones. It is steep on the way back up and many people take the shuttle, some both ways. The basalt rocks run from the cliff into the sea. Some areas are difficult to very slippery and difficult to navigate. The spray from the ocean and unpredictable wave heights crashing against the monoliths require your constant attention.. There are paths on the side that allow stunning vistas and photographic opportunities especially on clear sunny days. Unfortunately I was not lucky enough to be there under those conditions.. Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, the oldest distillery in Northern Ireland, is three miles away and Dunluce castle is about the same distance. Combining the three in one day is possible and if your coming from a distance probably a good idea. There is a very quaint pub called the Nook within walking from the visitor's center.

Loved this natural stone formations. A must see if you visit Northern Ireland. Visited the first…read moreday at 5 pm and stayed until 7:30 pm exploring the ocean pathway. The next morning, got up at dawn and hiked the upper trails for another 2 1/2 hours. Totally different perspectives and got amazing photos.

This beach gives you an amazing view of the sea, lots of rich sand, an area to camp and a trail to…read morefollow for a walk. When on the beach itself, you are relatively sheltered by the sand dunes and the beach being quite a big stretch of the bay, you can have some quiet time to yourself even if there is other people around. There are public toilet facilities here, which makes it popular for campers in the slightly warmer times of the year. It is also next to a main road which the local bus service passes by, if you want to catch it just stand at the side of the road and stick your hand out.

When driving along the coast in the very North here you will pass this stunning beach…read more We stayed in nearby Thurso and been here before - but that's 10 years ago. So this time we came back to spend a late afternoon here. Best to park at the Caravan & Motorhome Campsite at the northern end. It's a public carpark with fair parking fees and just steps away from the beach. Also free public toilets here. It was a picture perfect sunny day and we didn't have any problems finding a spot. The beach itself is very wide and over two miles long! It's a very pretty, very clean beach with wonderful soft sand. There were maybe around 20-30 visitors on the beach that day - and that was suprising. We thought - after 10 years - that it got a lot more popular. But nice to still have to beach almost to yourself! Since it's that long and wide, it really feels like you're on your own here. People sunbathing, playing, running, walking. And having fun with their dogs (free to roam). The space is so big, nobody is bothered and it feel really free here. It was nice to just stroll up and down the beach, enjoying the sun and the ocean views. The peace and quiet up here in the north. There is a pretty high number of stranded jellyfish though in summer. So if you're here with your small kids or dog, keep your eyes open. It's really a picture-perfect beach here. And not to be missed when around the area.

Very nice, economical B&B in a family's large, old home, on a hilltop wooded lot and off street…read moreparking. Quiet location yet easy walk from town center and beach. Breakfast was excellent and plentiful, room was large. Woodlands also has some self-catering rooms with a shared kitchen. The owners also run a convivial pub in the main square. If you can't reach them by phone, try the pub number, 01862 810376

I stayed at the camp site for 1 night with my daughter and was impressed with the facilities and…read morefriendliness of the proprietor who directed me to an available pitch. The site is very close to the dunes of Dornoch beach and there are lots of play parks for the youngsters. I will be definitely going there again soon with the rest of the family.