Giant's Causeway & Causeway Coast
It’s situated along the sea coast of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.There is a system of footpaths to admire the landscape.
CRITERION VII
“To contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance”
ABOUT THE GIANT’S CAUSEWAY
- Presents a spectacle of exceptional natural beauty.
- The rock sections and the columns present an array of features of considerable significance.
CRITERION VIII
“To be outstanding examples representing major stages of earth’s history, including the record of life, significant ongoing geological processes in the development of landform, or significant geomorphic or physiographic features.”
ABOUT GIANT’S CAUSEWAY
- Lava flows in evidence.
- Unique formation.
The environmental and social impact of tourism :
The continuing effects of natural erosion
The cliffs exposures can change gradually.
The effects of climate and erosion are direct damage to the natural characteristics.
Human impact result inappropriate development or land use.
The tourism of Giant’s Causeway attracts approximately 800 000 people per year.
ACTIVITIES TO DO
- Hiking
- Paddle on canoe
- Carrick-a Rede Rope Bridge
- Dunluce Castle
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
