Follow in the footsteps of giants

Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway is a geological wonder. The magnificent coastal landmark, made up of 40,000 basalt stone columns, has long drawn tourists, but it became Northern Ireland's first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the 1980s and now has a fantastic visitor center due to the National Trust. There are no museum ropes to restrict your movement here. Wander across the gleaming stones, rest on the Wishing Chair - a natural throne polished by thousands of bottoms – search for the Camel and the Giant's Boot rock formations, and read about the renowned narrative. Are they the remnants of a giant's route or the consequence of volcanic explosions 60 million years ago? You decide.

For ages, the Giant's Causeway has inspired artists, sparked scientific discussion, and caught the imagination of those who visit it, surrounded by the wild Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of stunning cliffs. Follow in the footsteps of giants is one of the things about the United Kingdom you should know and experience.