Be prepared to be met by the most spectacular sight. This wild and beautiful formation is a consequence of ancient volcanic activity, the solidified lava now layered across 40,000 hexagonal columns stretching for a distance of over 6km. You can stroll along this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site for around 1.5 hours and see formations such as the Wishing Chair, the Giant' Boot and Organ.
There is a different version of how the Causeway was formed. The Irish giant Finn McCool while preparing for battle with his Scottish rival, is said to have angrily fired rocks into the sea to forge a path to nearby Scotland. However on seeing the size of his would-be adversary, he quickly retreats tearing the ground and ripping the stones as he hastily moves. Similar types of stone found in Scotland give weight to this tale of two feuding giants! Even today the Causeway continues to stir imagination and inspire folklore.