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Cliffs of Benwee Head – Portacloy Beach loop from Preesoon

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Cliffs of Benwee Head – Portacloy Beach loop from Preesoon

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Cliffs of Benwee Head – Portacloy Beach loop from Preesoon

04:10

15.5km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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13 m

Cliffs of Benwee Head

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Impressive rock formation formed by the sea.

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6.44 km

Portacloy Beach

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From here you have a nice view of the sheltered bay. Hard-core people can jump into the Atlantic here, you have good access from the beach and the water is usually very calm - but it's cold. :)

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6.53 km

Sheep on the Irish Coast

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6.81 km

View of the Beach

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7.63 km

EIRE 63 Coastal Landmark

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Once you have made it up the climb, you will be rewarded with a great view.

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7.74 km

View of the Irish Coast

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Guard Post 63 was one of the points in WWII where the Coast Guard and volunteers kept an eye on the net and recorded information in logbooks

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7.75 km

Wishing Stone Bowl at Slieve League Cliffs

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8.29 km

Coastal Path on Achill Island

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15.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

2.24 km

Surfaces

12.6 km

2.21 km

640 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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Cliffs of Benwee Head – Portacloy Beach loop from Preesoon

04:10h

15.5km

200m

Cliffs of Benwee Head – Portacloy Beach loop from Preesoon

Cliffs of Benwee Head

Portacloy Beach

Sheep on the Irish Coast

View of the Beach

EIRE 63 Coastal Landmark

View of the Irish Coast

Wishing Stone Bowl at Slieve League Cliffs

Coastal Path on Achill Island

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