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Natural Wonders of Northern Ireland

Explore Northern Ireland’s diverse geology and landscapes, from the 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway to the granite peaks of the Mourne Mountains. This collection includes Slieve Donard, the region's highest point at 850 metres, and the nine glacial valleys comprising the Glens of Antrim. Discover the expansive waters of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles, alongside unique features like the beech-lined Dark Hedges and the ancient sea caves of Cushendun.

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Giant's Causeway

The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption.

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The Dark Hedges

Considered to be the most iconic natural phenomenon in Northern Ireland and a popular tourist spot, this scenic road lined by beech trees…

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Caves of Cushendun

Sea caves formed over 400 million years ago through extreme weather conditions. They served as a filming location for the Game of Thrones television series.

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Mourne Mountains

The Mourne Mountains, also called the Mournes or Mountains of Mourne, are a granite mountain range in County Down in the south-east of…

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The Glens of Antrim

The Glens of Antrim, known locally as simply The Glens, is a region of County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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Slieve Donard

Slieve Donard is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland and the wider province of Ulster, with a height of 850 metres.

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Antrim Coast Road

Enjoy a ride through this world-famous narrow winding scenic road clinging to the side of the steep coast!

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Slemish

Slemish, historically called Slieve Mish, is a hill in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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Lough Neagh

Lough Neagh is a freshwater lake in Northern Ireland and is the largest lake in the island of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the British…

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Cushendun

Cushendun is a small coastal village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It sits off the A2 coast road between Cushendall and Ballycastle.

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Binevenagh View

Panoramic overlook on the edge of the Antrim Plateau, offering views across Lough Foyle, the Roe Valley, and the Inishowen Peninsula.

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Bernish Viewpoint

A scenic viewpoint providing views of Newry, the Mourne Mountains, and Carlingford Lough.

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Cuilcagh

The highest point in County Fermanagh, characterized by a large expanse of blanket bog and a wooden boardwalk trail leading to the summit.