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Loop Head

Ireland
Ranked #11 of 83 attractions in County Clare
5.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations, Scenic Drives
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Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We enjoyed the short visit to the Loop Head lighthouse. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was a long way to go - with nothing else nearby. More

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Cork, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

In Kilkee there is an exellent cliff walk which is tarmaced and suitable for most people. Large portions of rock that have broken away from the main cliff are very impressive. More

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Peterborough, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I'm very happy that I have been lucky enough to visit Ireland a second time. The first visit as most included the "Advertised" hotspots of Eire. For my second visit I had the benefit of meeting many locals on my first and getting their input on the "Real Ireland". The Loophead, Kilkee to the Lighthouse, is in fact one of... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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After reading through tripadvisor, I took some people's advice and went here to see the cliffs...instead of Moher. Let me tell you I was FAR from disappointment. This is one of the best kept secrets in Ireland. Hopefully it stays that way. Apart from it being free of charge, being able to roam around the cliffs (with no restrictions) really... More

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Stuttgart, Germany
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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WOW! are you kidding me? just drive up to the lighthouse and park. there is a trail that leads to some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world. a bit dangerous, be careful! the day we went had magnificent monster waves. hurry and go before someone decides to put up a fence and charge admission! also, nearby is... More

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Centreville, Virginia
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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We were so happy to add this to our list of cliff experiences in Ireland - it was wonderful! First of all, it's way, way, way out there - so just keep driving! Secondly, there are no railings or fences anywhere, so you get a true sense of the drop down to the ocean - scary and thrilling to stand... More

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Shannon, Ireland
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011
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We visited Loop Head Lighthouse, in answer to the publicity that it was now open to the public - we were not disappointed. Our Guide, Stephen, was marvellous and had been a member of the Lighthouse Staff, in the past. There are around 74 steps on a spiral staircase, but there are two or three " rest " spots on... More

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Loughrea, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011
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A day from my diary last week Thursday. Loop head. I had forgotten just how far away this is, an hour down to Ennis and another hour down to the point. Definitely better to do this after the ferry crossing from Kerry but well worth it. The day was good but not the best a good breeze blowing and just... More

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Manchester
2 reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
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The Loop Head peninsulain the small village of Kilbaha just west of Kilrush and Kilkee has to be one of Irelands most beautiful and best kept secrets. The views and scenery around this area are breathtakingly beautiful and not to be missed. If your touring around the emerald isles the summertime make sure you include this place in your plans,... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
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This place was amazing! We drove from Dingle out to loop head and the cliffs. The drive was beautiful and the cliffs are so much better than Moher. There weren't many people there and no fencing to take away from the beautiful scenery. Can't wait to go back! More

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