While waiting for the ferry across the Shannon Mouth, the huge funnel-like estuary of Ireland's largest river, you can while away the time with a little stroll. To the west you have a nice view over the marshland and a small lagoon. At the rest area you can read about this side's pier, Killimer Port. In summer there are two ferries, so that the interval is only 30 minutes, and you can watch the arriving ship on its brisk journey across the wide water. The drive across to Tarbert takes a whopping 20 minutes. You pass the lighthouse of Tabert - a great motif!
Between the green hills of Ireland, where the mighty Shannon River flows into the Atlantic, lies Killimer Port, an ideal place to pause and enjoy the moment. While I was waiting for the next ferry, I took a short walk along the coast. The gentle sound of the waves, the scent of the sea air and the view over the marshland with its small lagoon - a perfect place to let your thoughts wander.
An impressive panorama opens up to the west. And as I stood there, I felt the vastness of the place and the calm of the moment fill me. On an information board at the rest area I learned more about the historic Killimer Port and its importance along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Summer is particularly lively here. With two ferries in use, you hardly miss a chance to reach Tarbert opposite. It is a small spectacle to watch the ship powerfully crossing the wide water. After just 20 minutes you reach Tarbert and are greeted by the lighthouse - an image that you won't quickly forget.
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