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Coast & Cliffs

Headlands, cliffs, beaches and the wild Atlantic shoreline.

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Island · Co. Mayo

Achill Island

Achill is Ireland's largest western island, connected to the mainland since 1887. It features dramatic headlands, historic lighthouses, and a community that blends farming with tourism.

Free to explore; a small charge at some coastal car parks.· Allow A full day is not enough; allow two or three days.+ Save

Headland · Co. Donegal

Slieve League

Slieve League in southwest Donegal drops roughly 600 metres into the Atlantic, making it one of Europe's highest sea cliffs. The full scale is best experienced from the foot, reached via a two-hour walk from the Meenaleck car park.

Free to visit; a small parking charge may apply at the car park.· Allow 2–3 hours including the walk to the foot of the cliffs+ Save

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Attraction · Co. Sligo

Clooney More

Clooney More is a fragile, partially private headland on Sligo Bay's north coast. This page details the surf break and responsible access methods, but deliberately withholds precise map coordinates to protect the habitat.

Free to view from the road.· Allow An hour or two from the road.+ Save

Village · Co. Cork

Kinsale

Kinsale marks the southern terminus of the Wild Atlantic Way in County Cork. It is a walled harbour town known for its warm bay, strong food scene, and accessible coastal walks.

Free to visit.· Allow A day or two is a good amount of time.+ Save

Headland · Co. Donegal

Malin Head

Malin Head marks the northern start of the Wild Atlantic Way. Visitors find a lighthouse, a tenth-century cross, and wide views of two seas at this low, rounded headland.

Free to visit.· Allow 1–2 hours+ Save

Headland · Co. Clare

The Cliffs of Moher

Two kilometres of cliff dropping 214 metres into the Atlantic above Doolin. The most visited natural site in Ireland, best experienced by walking the rough coast path below the famous viewpoints.

Access to the cliffs is free; the visitor centre is ticketed.· Allow 2–3 hours for the coast path; an hour or two for the viewpoint.+ Save