Away A Wee Walk

20/12/2024

I wish you Christmas…. 🎄

That’s the laptop closed until 2025.

📸 Earlier in December the ‘Away A Wee Walk’ guide team enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner in the beautiful Bushmills Inn.

📸 I joined my fellow tour guides for a fabulous lunch in Miso.

📸 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council pulled off another Enchanted evening in their stunning Antrim Castle Gardens….

📸 A personal festive favourite. The most Christmas pic ever. Taken back in 2013. My late Mum, Pauline, with her great granddaughter.

My Mum’s 9th anniversary was on 16th December - the date now begins the Christmas season for me. She loved Christmas. I love that we collectively take our lead from nature. That we rest and hibernate for the last 2 weeks of the year…. As we watch the turning of the light and welcome the new.

I wish you and yours - Christmas 🎄

14/12/2024

Our hearty winter cliff walkers perfectly dressed for a wet coast walk. All smiles. 🌧️🎄These delightful guests from Philadelphia enjoyed the Clifftop experience with our guide Michael today.

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03/12/2024

Not just for the summer months. Dutch guests, Hans and Maaike enjoyed an amazing weekend recently hiking from Portstewart to Bushmills and onward to Ballintoy the next day. Catching surfers, whiskey and rainbows along the way. 🏄‍♀️🥃🌈 Check out our self guided walking holidays on the Causeway Coast and Glens.

29/11/2024

What a week! Always a terrific event at the annual .iaat conference this year in the Kingdom 👑

Day one is activities followed by a great conference day in the

Ebiking in the Killarney National Park and “surrounding” area turned out to be a 60k jaunt up to Moll’s Gap and down the Gap of Dungloe in the best weather that Kerry could offer 😱🙌🚴‍♀️ It was one of the best days of my life…. Although my knees dispute that!!!🤪 Huge thanks to Maurice at the fabulous

It’s a super event for meeting my tribe and tourism friends old and new… including a v early tourism buddy from my Belfast sightseeing days… Aidan McCormack now driving tourism in beautiful

26/11/2024

We've got some exciting news to share with you all and a GIANT congratulations is in order...🤩

Our partners at Away A Wee Walk have had a remarkable, ground-breaking year, reaching record numbers on the Giant's Causeway Clifftop Experience!🥳

Away A Wee Walk offers a 5-mile, fully guided hike from Dunseverick Castle, along the stunning, magnificent Causeway cliffs, finishing off on the world-famous stones!🚶

During the winter months, the Clifftop Experience usually comes to an end and resumes in the spring, but due to such a successful season and as a result of such high demand, we've decided to run it on weekends throughout the remainder of this month, and in December, January and February🙌

This is a unique opportunity, offering an alternative route to explore the Giant's Causeway, with rarely seen views that are sure to leave you speechless...👀

Pre-booking is essential via our website👉https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/giants-causeway/giants-causeway-clifftop-experience

Please ensure to book 72 hours in advance of your visit to allow the team to prepare for your arrival😊

📸 Tourism Northern Ireland

24/11/2024

Last week at the ITOA event. The travel industry work hard year round…. It’s just very different work in the winter months.

It’s always great to network with industry colleagues.

More to come this week at the Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism annual conference in Killarney!

And the trade shows continue!💼

Last week, Bookings and Sales Coordinator, Susan attended the annual Northern Ireland ITOA Workshop in The Everglades Hotel in Derry-Londonderry!

The Irish Tour Operator Association collaborates closely with over 130 Irish Tour Operators and Destination Management Companies, making the ITOA Workshop an ideal platform for members to network and interact with a range of local tourism businesses🤝

This was a great opportunity for Susan to showcase what the Giant's Causeway and our neighbouring property, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge - National Trust, alongside our range of Signature Experiences, carried out in collaboration with Away A Wee Walk, Dalriada Kingdom Tours, Bushmills Irish Whiskey and Aquaholics🤩

As always, a GIANT thank you to Tourism Northern Ireland for this opportunity💚

📸 Pictured with Susan is Away A Wee Walk owner, Eimear

National Trust NI | Visit Causeway Coast and Glens

15/11/2024

The ‘off’ season. A time for connecting with fellow tourism buddies and enjoying the more restful part of the year. A lovely mid-week overnight to visit with and … the lovely Tracey, Bronagh and Colleen. We put the world to rights numerous times at and 🍁❄️🎄

12/11/2024

Last week, Visitor Operations Manager, Neville headed off to London to attend World Travel Market, the most influential travel and tourism event globally that welcomes tens of thousands of industry professionals from over 180 countries🌎

In partnership with Visit Causeway Coast and Glens, this was a fantastic opportunity for Neville to showcase the Giant’s Causeway and our neighbouring property, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge - National Trust and our Signature Experiences, carried out in collaboration with Away A Wee Walk, Bushmills Irish Whiskey, Dalriada Kingdom Tours and Aquaholics, and also to promote the wider Causeway Coast and Glens as a must-see destination💚

A GIANT thank you to Tourism Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland for this opportunity🫶🏻

📸 Visit Causeway Coast and Glens

National Trust NI

04/11/2024

28/09/2024

WORLD TOURISM DAY 2024💫

World Tourism Day is a global event dedicated to celebrating the significance of tourism in promoting cultural exchange, economic development and international understanding🫶

At the Giant's Causeway, we are so proud of all of our partners, like Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland and Visit Causeway Coast and Glens, as well as all the local businesses, including Away A Wee Walk, Dalriada Kingdom Tours, Bushmills Irish Whiskey and Aquaholics, who help us not only to attract visitors from all over the world, but also give them a first-class, GIANT welcome💚

We'd also like to express thanks to our committed, hard-working staff and volunteers as they strive day-in and day-out to ensure that our visitors have an enjoyable, unforgettable experience👏

This morning, Senior Marketing and Communications Officer, Jennifer and Experience and Visitor Programming Assistant, Georgia met with Dr Peter Bolan, a Senior Lecturer and Course Director for the International Travel and Tourism Management (ITTM) course at Ulster University🤝

Ulster University strive in making sure that the next generation of tourism providers are completing their degree with the knowledge and expertise they need to take tourism forward.

Georgia came to the Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge - National Trust as a Placement Student on the ITTM course in June 2022, and is now working alongside Jennifer in Marketing and Communications.

A timely reminder on World Tourism Day, that together we are stronger and collaboration is key in safeguarding the future of tourism🫶

National Trust NI

17/09/2024

The beautiful fading light of the still long days.

11/08/2024

There are lots of amazing things about the Clifftop Experience at the Giant’s Causeway but climbing DOWN 162 Shepherd’s Steps near the end of a stunning 5 mile cliff hike in the knowledge that you DO NOT have to climb back up them is right up there with the best of it… 🙌🙌🙌🤩🤩🤩😜🥾🥾

📸 Our awesome guide, Michael - lighting provided by Mother Nature in fine fettle!

- our partners.

🎟️ Book direct with the National Trust. Find the link in our bio.

02/08/2024

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“Wild, wet and wonderful experience today! It was so wet! Visitors from USA enjoyed it despite the weather!” Tour report and pic from our fabulous guide, Rozzy

What do we do when it rains…. We pull our hoods up and smile!



Link in bio to book the Clifftop Experience with the National Trust. (Pack a good raincoat 😜)

01/08/2024

And now look who’s 11. 🎉🥾🥾🎉🤩

Just incredible to be in our 12th season of showcasing the stunning Causeway Coast to our guests from around the world. ☘️

I can’t quite believe it at times. It’s such a privilege.

Massive thanks to everyone for all your support. The travel and hospitality trade, the tourism boards, my fellow adventure tourism colleagues and fellow tour guides, drivers etc. 🙌🙌🙌

And thanks too to our customers, friends and family for all your support.

Finally, I simply couldn’t run the number of tours today without the passion, dedication and commitment of a super team of guides - to Paul, Gavin, Rozzy and Michael ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ THANK YOU …. I think we have a combined 43 seasons guiding between us!!!!

28/07/2024

We love it ☘️

What a way to convey scale at the Giant’s Organ near the end of our Clifftop Experience.

The Clifftop experience involves approaching the Causeway stones from the opposite direction as everyone else. We reach the Organ after descending the 162 Shepherd’s Steps but before reaching the main site at the Grand Causeway at the end of the cliff hike.



Book the Clifftop Experience via the link in our bio or directly on the Giant’s Causeway National Trust website.

24/07/2024

No wonder Mother Nature provides days like this very sparingly! 😲☘️❤️.

Ireland in the ‘summertime’ 🤩

21/07/2024

Highlights from the Causeway cliffs…

Dogs, dolphins, jet skiers, clouds, harebells and horses…. And just as many changes in the weather… entertaining guests from around the world.

The Clifftop Experience for ALL the senses.

📸 Guides: Gavin, Paul, Michael and Rozzy.

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16/07/2024

A lovely wee shout out today from the National Trust The Giant's Causeway. We’ve been enjoying the company of a pod of dolphins this week too…. 🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬

Do you plan to visit the Giant's Causeway this Summer, but you're looking for something a little bit different?🤔Look no further than our partners at Away A Wee Walk!

We think it's about time we put a face to the name behind the operations - meet Eimear!👋

Living in the desert heat of the Middle East made Eimear miss the breath-taking scenery and green grass of home💚

With a keen interest in the growing tourism in Northern Ireland, Eimear was inspired to showcase one of the most scenic sections of the Causeway Coast. From happy childhood memories swimming in the Dunseverick rockpools, Eimear knew that the cliffs to the east of the Causeway stones were exceptionally beautiful, but often missed by visitors.

Now in it's 11th season, Away A Wee Walk offers fully-guided, 5-mile hiking experiences from Dunseverick Castle, along the stunning Causeway cliffs and finishing off on the world-famous stones! Tours depart daily during March - October at 11:15am from within the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre🚶‍♀️

If you'd like to experience the Giant's Causeway like never before, with rarely seen views that are sure to leave you speechless, head over to our website to find out more👉https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/giants-causeway/giants-causeway-clifftop-experience

Please ensure to pre-book well in advance to allow the team to prepare for your arrival☺️

📸 Tourism Northern Ireland/Rob Durston