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Loop Head Lighthouse

Loop Head Lighthouse

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Location: Clare, Munster, Ireland

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1. Loop Head loop

1.69km

00:30

50m

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Loop Head Lighthouse – Loop Head Cliffs loop from Ballyheigue

14.4km

03:51

160m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Loop Head Cliffs – Loop Head Lighthouse loop from Ballyheigue

1.30km

00:25

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cathrin

August 22, 2022

The lighthouse is the main landmark on the north bank of the Shannon River and offers 90 meter views out to sea down to Kerry Head and Dingle, up the Shannon and the Clare coast and to the Cliffs of Moher to the north. One of the most important lights on the Irish coast, Loophead Lighthouse has guarded the entrance to Ireland's busiest river, the River Shannon, since 1670.

Loop Head Lighthouse is a free-standing, four-tier, circular plan lighthouse with a single bay – surrounded by a metal-framed flamed lantern, metal walkway and cut limestone walls. It is 23 m tall and its current range is 23 nautical miles (42 km or 26.5 mi).

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Beyond the Horizon

April 15, 2022

My first visit to Loop Head Lighthouse was marked by an intensive encounter with the autumn weather on the Atlantic coast.

It was stormy, so stormy that I could hardly stand. The wind also came in gusts, which didn't make walking and standing any easier.

I braced against the wind, I stumbled, I ran backwards, raindrops lashed my face.

Nevertheless, or perhaps because of this, this lighthouse and the dramatic cliffs on which it stands have become a place that has left a lasting impression on me and has helped shape my image of Ireland.

By the way, the lighthouse can be visited from April to October.

When it's not that windy, it's worth taking a walk around the lighthouse.

Here you have a great and sometimes spectacular view of a fantastically beautiful coastal landscape and the impressive cliffs at close range.

But be careful, there is no barrier here.

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Beyond the Horizon

February 28, 2023

The Loop Head Lighthouse in County Clare is one of the region's most recognizable landmarks. The majestic lighthouse building was first built in 1670 and offers spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding countryside.

Loop Head Lighthouse's history stretches back several centuries. The building was first built by the English in 1670 to guide ships safely through the treacherous waters of Ireland's west coast. Over the centuries the lighthouse has been modernized and is now an important part of shipping and tourism in the region.

Here you will find the breathtaking cliffs and coastline that the west coast of Ireland has to offer. The walk also offers spectacular views of the Aran Islands and the Kerry Mountains.

The lighthouse offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding shorelines. You can also take a guided tour of the building to learn more about the lighthouse's history and function.

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Location: Clare, Munster, Ireland

Loop Head Lighthouse

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2. Loop Head Lighthouse – Loop Head Cliffs loop from Ballyheigue

3. Loop Head Cliffs – Loop Head Lighthouse loop from Ballyheigue

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