Scrambling Ireland’s Causeway coast

The rugged shoreline of the Causeway Coast seems tailor-made for coasteering, an adrenaline packed adventure activity that involves scrambling over basalt, swimming into sea caves, bobbing around on the swell in rock pools and jumping off sea stacks. It’s an exhilarating way to explore this beautiful location, that even the less daring can enjoy.

Where to do it

Causeway Coasteering in Portrush and Coasteering NI in Ballintoy offer activities on the Causeway Coast.

When to go

Summer offers calm, clear water and far-reaching views. In autumn the sea is still warm. The winter seas and winds appeal only to the super keen.

How much

Around £40 per person including buoyancy aids, wetsuits and helmets for three hours.

Coastal locations

Different locations are used for coasteering around the Causeway Coast. “Each one has its own particular charm,” says Matt Wright of Causeway Coasteering. “There are beautiful caves around Whiterocks. We go to a spot near Dunluce Castle where the headland at Runkerry is exceptional – there are three massive caves there – but it’s an exposed area so we only go there when there’s no swell. We also use Ballintoy, and Kinbane Castle.”