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Giant’s Gate – Shepherds' Steps loop from Bushmills

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Giant’s Gate – Shepherds' Steps loop from Bushmills

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Giant’s Gate – Shepherds' Steps loop from Bushmills

03:50

14.3km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Causeway Coast AONB

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1.72 km

Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway

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Stroll along the rail line between Bushmills and Giant's Causeway stations on the stunning Causeway Coast.

This is a great route for train lovers, as it's likely you'll see the …

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3.03 km

Beach and Dunes at Causeway Coast AONB

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Almost like in the Caribbean

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3.41 km

Runkerry Strand (Bushfoot Beach)

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The small Causeway Rail runs directly along this beautiful sandy beach.

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3.52 km

View of Runkerry House and Beach

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A photo spot. Powdered sugar beach and imposing estate.

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6.48 km

The Camel Rock Formation

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If you look closely, you can see the rock in the shape of a camel

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7.05 km

Giant’s Gate

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The path through the ‘break’ at the Causeway, known as the Giant's Gate, leads to the Organ.

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7.23 km

Fionn Mac Cumhaill's Shoe

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The sea has created ingenious rock shapes.
Of course you should have a little imagination to discover certain forms of life in these formations, but it's fun.

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7.86 km

Shepherds' Steps

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Quick climb from the beach up to the headland (or vice versa).

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

2.76 km

2.66 km

1.54 km

940 m

496 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

3.23 km

2.20 km

2.09 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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Giant’s Gate – Shepherds' Steps loop from Bushmills

Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway

Beach and Dunes at Causeway Coast AONB

Runkerry Strand (Bushfoot Beach)

View of Runkerry House and Beach

The Camel Rock Formation

Giant’s Gate

Fionn Mac Cumhaill's Shoe

Shepherds' Steps

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