Malin Head is the northernmost point of Ireland. It's famous among cyclists as being the start or endpoint of the popular ride between Mizen and Malin Head. Many local cyclists will tell you they've done it. There is even a start/finish line painted onto the road. Apart from being the geographical extreme, it is also a fantastic viewing point over the Atlantic. The giant ÉIRE made of rocks was intended as a signal to fighter pilots in World War Two.

Marion

May 2, 2019

Road cycling

Northernmost point of mainland Ireland. Here you can marvel at the word ÉIRE, once made of stones, in huge letters, which during the Second World War was intended to signal the opposing aircraft that they were now flying over neutral territory.

Depending on how you drive it, the Wild Atlantic Way starts or ends here at Malin Head.

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David Howells

March 17, 2021

Road cycling

Beautiful location and a classic viewing point. The starting point for my Wild Atlantic Way drive which truly is one of the classic drives of the world....

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1. Malin Head Loop

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2. Dunree Beach – Mamore Gap loop from Buncrana

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3. Peace Bridge, Derry – View of Malin Head loop from Derry~Londonderry Train Station

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Malin Head – Northernmost Point of Ireland & ÉIRE Sign

1. Malin Head Loop

2. Dunree Beach – Mamore Gap loop from Buncrana

3. Peace Bridge, Derry – View of Malin Head loop from Derry~Londonderry Train Station

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