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: January 14, 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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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 mine they rival Slieve League and the Cliffs of Moher.

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6.93 km

View of Achill Head Cliffs

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The views out to sea and up and across to Achill Head and the surrounding high peaks are simply sublime.

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7.87 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

364 m

300 m

175 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

1.56 km

232 m

185 m

< 100 m

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