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Croaghan and Achill Head loop from Keem Bay – Achill Island

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Croaghan and Achill Head loop from Keem Bay – Achill Island

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4.1

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Croaghan and Achill Head loop from Keem Bay – Achill Island

04:39

11.0km

900m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.14 km for 1.04 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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310 m

View of Keem Bay

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The views down over Keem Bay and the beach are super nice and the drive to it on the road is rather interesting too!

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605 m

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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1.92 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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3.35 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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6.80 km

Croaghaun SW Top is 663 metres high with a prominence of 40 metres from nearby Croaghaun at 687m. The summit can be identified by just being on a large rocky knoll looking out over the edge of the world!

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7.53 km

Croaghaun

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Croaghaun is a stunning mountain on Achill Island in County Mayo. At 687 metres (2,254 ft), it has the highest sea cliffs in Ireland as well as the third highest …

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.89 km

4.98 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 5 May

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View of Achill Head Cliffs

View of Achill Island Cliffs

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Croaghaun SW Top

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