The famous landmark sits proudly on the north coast of Ireland. Unique and inspiring, it tells a tale of the country’s mythological and geological past.
A popular Northern Irish tourist attraction has been named on a new list of the top ten bucket list landmarks in the UK.
Made up of thousands of hexagonal basalt columns that take the force of the crashing Atlantic waves, the Giant’s Causeway is truly one of Ireland’s most remarkable and unique attractions.
So, if you’re planning a trip to the Emerald Isle this summer, this iconic natural attraction needs to be on your bucket list.
The ultimate UK travel bucket list – must-visit destinations
Insurance comparison website Compare The Market compiled the ultimate list of bucket list landmarks you need to visit.
The Giant’s Causeway is located on the north coast of County Antrim. It was the Northern Irish attraction that ranked eighth on their list of bucket list landmarks.
The list featured stunning locations from all across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. So, Compare the Market offered attractions to suit every single kind of traveller.
Royal palaces, lochs, and historical landmarks – the UK’s most iconic landmarks
Researchers at Compare The Market analysed Instagram hashtags and Google searches for over 35 iconic landmarks across the UK to reveal the ultimate top ten bucket list.
Ranking eighth most popular, the Giant’s Causeway boasted an impressive 331,000 images under the hashtag #giantscauseway. It also enjoyed an impressive 201,000 Google searches per month.
Having been under construction for the past few years, plenty of travellers are adding Big Ben to their travel plans this year. The famous London attraction claimed the top spot on Compare the Market’s bucket list.
Sticking in London, Buckingham Palace ranked second, followed by Stonehenge in third and Windsor Castle in fourth. Loch Ness closed out the top five, followed by Loch Lomond in sixth.
Durdle Door just outranked the Giant’s Causeway to claim seventh, while Chatsworth House followed in ninth. Closing out the ultimate UK bucket list, Hadrian’s Wall claimed tenth place on Compare the Market’s UK bucket list.
Discover the full list and methodology on Compare the Market’s website here.
