The copper vein that was mined here was discovered in 1813. At that time the mining was done by hand alone, the copper ore was tackled with hammer, chisel and black powder. A steam engine was once housed in the building, which from 1830 helped with the extraction. The mine was closed in 1882.

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Your gaze sweeps over the shimmering blue of the sea as you make your way through the rugged, rocky hills – a landscape shaped by wind and waves.

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1. Allihies Copper Mine loop on the Beara Way from Ballydonegan

19.0km

05:58

640m

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2. Allihies Coastal Cliffs – Mountain Mine loop from Allihies

9.99km

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180m

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3. Allihies Coastal Cliffs – Mountain Mine loop from Ballydonegan

7.87km

02:12

150m

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Elevation 130 m

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1. Allihies Copper Mine loop on the Beara Way from Ballydonegan

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