Red Trail, Giant's Causeway

The classic route along the Giant's Causeway

Red Trail, Giant's Causeway is a 3.7 km one-way trail with 106 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 10 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5). It runs from Giants Causeway Visitor Centre, BT57 8SU;C 94447 43945;NR 12987 02580 to Giants Causeway Visitor Centre, BT57 8SU;C 94447 43945;NR 12987 02580.

Distance: 3.7 km
Elevation gain: 106 m
Elevation loss: 100 m
Walking time: 1 h 10 min (without stops)
Difficulty: Easy · MIDE 2/5
Type: One-way
Max / min altitude: 70 / 0 m
Max gradient: 15 %

Trail profile: from 0 m to 70 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Red Trail, Giant's Causeway take?

1 h 10 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Red Trail, Giant's Causeway difficult?

Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 106 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 15%.

Is Red Trail, Giant's Causeway a loop?

No, it's one-way: it runs from Giants Causeway Visitor Centre, BT57 8SU;C 94447 43945;NR 12987 02580 to Giants Causeway Visitor Centre, BT57 8SU;C 94447 43945;NR 12987 02580, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.

Where is Red Trail, Giant's Causeway?

Near Ballintoy (United Kingdom). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.

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Red Trail, Giant's Causeway

One-way · Near Ballintoy

Distance 3.7 kmElevation gain 106 mWalking time 1 h 10 minDifficulty Easy

Map, profile and GPX for Red Trail, Giant's Causeway on Wanloria

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Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 28 Sep 2026