The dramatic stone ruin visible on the headland of Toehead is the Signal Tower, a defensible observation post built around 1805 as part of a chain of coastal defenses against …

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2.74 km

The sea arch at Mizen Head is a striking natural formation carved by the relentless force of the Atlantic. Framed by dramatic cliffs and rugged rock layers, it offers a powerful glimpse into the coastal geology of Ireland’s southwest.

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2.97 km

Toe Head Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

The cliffs at Toe Head rise steeply from the Atlantic, offering sweeping views over the ocean and the jagged coastline below. The landscape here is raw and exposed, with windswept grass and sheer drops adding to the drama.

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3.10 km

EIRE 28 WWII Coastal Marker

Highlight • Historical Site

An old landmark for the planes in WW2.

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6.08 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

1.30 km

433 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

1.59 km

410 m

210 m

Elevation

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Toe Head

Sea Arch at Mizen Head

Toe Head Cliffs

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