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Rigger off Portrush - Sept 2000 |
Giants Head | Cathedral Cave |
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What you see of the White Rocks from the land is only a fraction of what lies below the cliffs where time has shaped some truly spectacular caves and arches. Victorian holidaymakers would visit these locations frequently to picnic during the summer months, as many old postcards of the area depict. I have traversed the base several times from the White Rocks to Dunluce Castle and beyond. For the keen adventurer it is a memorable experience though with some risk involved, for once you go down at Ballymagarry there is only one steep and difficult way out between there and Dunluce Castle. A flat calm sea with no swell is a must and local knowledge of the tides and rip currents advisable, swimming is required at several points along the route. There are numerous caves and arches to enjoy, varying in size but each with its own uniqueness. Cathedral cave is perhaps the most impressive with three arches, other caves along the way include the Heart Cave, Teardrop Cave, Lord Antrim's Parlor and many more. Boats from Portrush would bring Victorian holidaymakers round to view the caves from the sea while up above the tramway made its way from the 'Port' to the Giant's Causeway. |
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