Wild Atlantic Way Ireland – 11 Best Places To Visit | Travel Guide
Welcome to the emerald aisle a land steeped with history culture and natural beauty from the Windswept northern coast at malen head to the Serene beauty of the Dingle Peninsula Ireland’s West Coast is nothing short of spectacular learn about Ireland’s past exploring ancient ruins Charming small towns and
The Beautiful kymore Abbey as we travel north to south along the wild Atlantic way let’s start exploring here are the 11 best places to visit along the wild Atlantic way number one in aen Peninsula today we start our journey of the wild Atlantic way on the in aoan
Peninsula first first stop is malen head at the northernmost tip of Ireland a rugged Coastline where Viking and ancient Kelts came ashore there are numerous Star Wars filming locations at malen head and all throughout Ireland nearby boma’s Crown clifftop Tower offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the coast of Northern
Ireland steps from boma’s Crown you will see the 80 eerie sign one of many Eerie signs on the inan peninsula these were used by pilots during World War 2 missions as a sign of neutral airspace take the short walk to Hell’s Hole a natural sea cave carved out by
The Relentless force of the Atlantic Ocean if you have the time to spend a night you may be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights an unforgettable experience on your way to our next stop take time to visit the ring Fort grianan of iik just 1 hour south of malen head this historic Stone ring Fort has Origins
Dating back to 1700 BC number two sleeve League next on our list are the Majestic sleeve League Cliffs these Cliffs are nearly three times the height of the Cliffs of mohor and are among the highest Marine cliffs in Europe stop at bungas viewpoint for some Unforgettable Photos if you have time park at Pilgrim’s Path trail head and Hike the trail to the top of the Cliffs as you head south from the Viewpoint you will pass another eerie Sign number three AEL island achl is the largest of Ireland’s Isles and where sheep outnumber people it has a rich archaeological Heritage dating back 5,000 years walk among the ruins of the deserted village of sleevemore inhabited for centuries until the mid 19th century the population declined in part due to the Great Famine visit the kavet castle a medieval Tower from the 15th century known locally as Grace Al’s Castle it was built by the omali clan stop for a meal at one of the Charming restaurants in the seaside village of ke head to Keel Lake and sign up for a kite surfing
Lesson next make your way to Keem Beach surrounded on three sides by mountains it’s one of the most picture esque small beaches in Ireland number four conamara visit kanamara National Park and see the Majestic Beauty of the 12 Benz mountain range hike up the Magnificent Diamond Hill for breathtaking views of Ireland’s West plan to visit kylemore Abbey a 19th century Mansion set on the shores of poap L with an Exquisite chapel and Victorian
Walled Gardens kymore Abbey is a stop not to miss explore the Charming Villages of Leanne Roundstone and Clifton on the scenic Road from Clifton to Roundstone you pass Pine Island with the 12 Benz mountain range in the distance the fishing Village of Roundstone is a Haven for many artists and
Craftsmen shop for some local crafts then stop in one of the pubs along Main Street a 10-minute drive from Roundstone are gertin beach and dogs Bay two spectacular beaches in conamara number five gallway our journey continues to the vibrant city of gallway where history and culture come to
Life from Irish sweater shops clat jewelry stores and outdoor dining to Irish pubs with live traditional Celtic music the charm of key street is undeniable make your way to the Spanish Arch built in 1584 and was named after Spanish ships that would dock here stroll down the long walk past the
Colorful homes and boats in the har Harbor a classic gallway painting found in many local art Galleries cross the bridge over the river Corb to the clat art center and en kti’s clat Cottage a replica of an authentic thatched Cottage number six Aaron Islands next we board a ferry from gallway to enchanting inishmore the largest of the three Aaron Islands visit Danga a stone fort on the edge of a 300t Cliff after dagasa walked to the mystical Wormhole of enus Moore referred to as the Serpent’s Lair this blo hole was naturally carved by Mother Nature Trek to dla a stone ring fort on the highest point on inishmore next stop is inish the smallest and easternmost island of the a Baron
Islands inir has a long history of human habitation dating back thousands of years to clear the land stone walls were constructed as enclosures for Livestock take a side trip to plassy shipwreck originally a naval vessel in World War II repurposed as a cargo ship it ran a ground During a severe storm in 1960 while carrying whiskey stained glass and Yarn number seven the Buren our journey takes a fascinating turn as we explore the burn in County cla a landscape unlike any other formed by the erosion of limestone over millions of years and creating numerous underground rivers and caves visit the pone dolman which dates back to the Neolithic
Period dolans were built to commemorate the dead and for other ceremonies number eight Cliffs of Moher prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer beauty of the Cliffs of mohur one of Ireland’s most iconic natural wonders head to O’Brien’s Tower built as an observation point for tourists Walk the trails for more incredible Views arrange a fery ride from nearby Duan to experience the cliffs from the sea number nine Dingle Peninsula our adventure continues to the spectacular and picturesque Dingle Peninsula explore the artistic and friendly town of Dingle shop on Main Street for some local crafts and stop for a pint at one of the many Pubs hike up the hill to Cashel Murphy and ancient stone settlement over 4,000 years old visit the ancient galleris oratory an early Christian Church made with dry Stone construction explore the fan beehive Huts typical Celtic dwellings from 2000 BC on slee Head Drive stop at dunquin Pier another iconic location for photos the Dingle Peninsula is a treasure Trove of Irish history and natural beauty making it a must visit destination on your Wild atlanic Way Journey number 10 skele Islands along the Ring of carry you find the mystical skele Islands skele Michael the larger of the two islands is just a short boat ride from Port miim Marina this UNESCO world world heritage site is Rich with history and a touch of Hollywood magic hike up the ancient stone steps
And immerse yourself in the history of this rugged Island explore the ancient monastic settlement at the top this was used as a filming location for Star Wars Number 11 meisen Head noted for its dramatic Cliffs it is the most southwesterly point of Ireland meisen head is known as Ireland’s teardrop as this was the last site immigrating Irish people would see of their Homeland meisen head fog signal station was built to warn transatlantic ships away from the rocky Coastline take the sea Arch Trail or Bridge View Trail to various viewpoints head down to the mizen Head bridge for unbelievable Views from the bridge taken the sheer beauty of these dramatic Cliffs our final stop is the former signal station and Mari museum at mizen head and there you have it fellow Travelers our journey along the wild Atlantic way exploring 11 beautiful destinations in Ireland
Take the journey to Irelands west coast as we travel north to south showing you 11 of the best places to visit along the Wild Atlantic Way.
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