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The castle is a great photo opportunity and the circular path offers sea views

A circular path leads around the castle in a beautiful location by the sea

A really beautiful place, but until further notice, no entry. Very nice security, even allows drone flights.

Real Beach.

Some may know the action film "Blast Command Atlantic", where Dunguaire Castle served as a film set. From the car park it is only a 3-minute walk to Dunguaire Castle, which is called Caislean Dún Guaire in Irish. A large signpost on the side of the road ensures that you cannot miss your destination and you can also see this sight from a distance.

If you turn towards the coast and follow the small path, you will reach Gleninagh Castle. This L-shaped tower castle from the 16th century sits right on the edge of the Burren and offers a wide view over Ballyvaughan Bay. The castle was once a strategic outpost of the powerful O'Loughlin family, who controlled the region until the late 19th century. An ideal place to get off your bike for a moment, enjoy the impressive location and let the tranquility of this historic tower work its magic on you. The area around the castle, with its mixture of coast and rugged cliffs, offers a varied scenery. Especially on the bike, you get a feeling of traveling back in time, while the barren but fascinating landscape of the Burren offers the perfect backdrop for a relaxing break.

As I rolled along the Burren cycle path on my racing bike, it felt like I was entering another world. The coastal road, which initially accompanied me with the turquoise sea, suddenly led me into this rough, rocky landscape that looks like a gigantic field of rocks. The ground beneath me, completely covered with rugged limestone slabs, reminded me of how nature has left its mark here over thousands of years. It was as if the earth had exposed its skin. The cool breeze blowing in from the Atlantic brought the stony wasteland to life and a very unique, almost meditative atmosphere emerged.

This derelict stone cottage tells the story of a dark time in Ireland's past, when the famine of the mid-19th century forced many families to flee their homes or, worse, perish. The barrenness of the landscape reinforces the sense of abandonment that this ruin exudes.