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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Moyle
Ardihannon

Giant's Causeway – Shepherds' Steps loop from Causeway Coast AONB

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Moyle
Ardihannon

Giant's Causeway – Shepherds' Steps loop from Causeway Coast AONB

Easy

25

hikers

Giant's Causeway – Shepherds' Steps loop from Causeway Coast AONB

00:44

2.67km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Causeway Coast AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

177 m

Giant's Causeway

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre is the gateway to Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It has a grass-roofed design to blend into the landscape. Inside you'll find exhibitions …

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2

660 m

Weir's Snout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint overlooking the camel

Translated by Google •

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3

1.11 km

The cliffs of Aird Snout Mountain are accessed via the Shepherd's Path steps.

Translated by Google •

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4

1.40 km

Shepherds' Steps

Highlight • Trail

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

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2.67 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.24 km

207 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

238 m

152 m

< 100 m

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Monday 1 June

14°C

12°C

63 %

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