Loop Head Walk

0.9 miles (1.5 km)

This short circular walk explores this coastal headland at the mouth of the�River Shannon, in�County Clare. In 2013, Loop Head was named the 'Best Place to Holiday in Ireland' and was shortlisted in the Best Destination category at the World Responsible Tourism awards.�The scenery is very beautiful but it is also a quiet place with less tourists than some of the other nearby coastal highlights of this part of Ireland.
This short walk takes you around the lighthouse at the end of the peninsula. You can park next to the lighthouse and then pick up footpaths taking you to Cuchullin's Leap where you can see the giant sea stack. There's fabulous sea views and lot of coastal birds to look out for on the headland. The area is free to explore but for a fee you can also climb to a great viewing platform in the lighthouse.
To continue your coastal walking in County Clare head to the wonderful Cliffs of Moher. The walk is one of the most popular in Ireland with spectacular cliff top views and puffins and razorbills to look out for on the cliffs.
You can virtually explore the area using the google street view link below!

Loop Head Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

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Loop Head Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

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Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to the north east you can pick up the popular Kilkee Cliff Walk. The coastal path provides views of the Aran Islands to the North, Kerry to the South and back to Loop Head to the south west.
Head south into County Kerry and there's more splendid cliff top walking on the Ballybunion Cliff Walk. There's great beaches and lots of wildlife including sea birds on the cliffs and dolphins in the waters below.