Keem Bay Beach – Achill Island Cliffs loop from Croaghaun

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Keem Bay Beach – Achill Island Cliffs loop from Croaghaun

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Keem Bay Beach – Achill Island Cliffs loop from Croaghaun

02:39

7.83km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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215 m

Keem Bay Beach

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A very nice beach. Very remote. The wind was too strong for swimming.
The beach is made of a very fine sand in a bright yellow tone. Nearly white. The …

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1.68 km

Achill Island Cliffs

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1.97 km

View of Croaghaun and Cliffs

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The views of this magic mountain is always special. The scenery all along this section of Achill Island is just so beautiful, especially of the cliffs.

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2.00 km

View of Keem Beach

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2.81 km

Benmore

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Benmore at 332 m (1089 ft) offers phenomenal views of the Benmore Ridge stretching along the Atlantic Ocean to the west all the way to Achill Head. It is a place of unbelievable beauty.

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2.83 km

View of Achill Island Cliffs

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Great view of the most westerly point in these latitudes. You can also continue to hike there ...

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4.26 km

Achill Head

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Welcome to one of the best views in Ireland. The views of the cliffs going up to Croaghan are just stunning. In my mind they rival Slieve League and the Cliffs of Moher.

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6.90 km