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"The Giant's Causeway is an area of 40,000 tightly packed basalt columns resulting from a volcanic eruption.It is located along the north-east coast of Ireland in County Antrim . In a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers, Giant's Causeway was named as the 4th greatest natural wonder in Britain... "
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Cave at the "White Rocks"
The "White Rocks" are cliffs made of Ulster White Limestone .They are about 3km east of Portrush in County Antrim.
Early people used the flint found in the cliffs to make weapons and other tools and today limestone is used in products from toothpaste to road markings.
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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
One of Northern Irelands more adventurus sights, this rope bridge spans 70ft and is 100ft above the sea below. Traditionaly used by fishermen, it is now mainly a very popular tourist attraction and is maintained by the National Trust.
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Slemish
This is a view down the side of Slemish, Co Antrim just a few miles from Kells.
Slemish is the remains of a volcanic plug and is where Saint Patrick is said to have tended sheep. A fairly easy climb will take you to the top, giving you an amazing view of the surrounding countryside on a good day. |
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North coast panoramic
Panoramic photograph of an area of coast between Balintoy Harbour and White Park Bay. This image really captures the beauty that is typical of all round the north coast of Ireland.
Note: Users with narrowband (56k) may find the larger image takes a few minutes to download, please be patient.
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