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Dramatic cliffs stretch all along the coastline on the Loop Head Peninsula. Enjoy spectacular scenery on a guided walk and learn about various historical and geological features along the way. The Loop Head Heritage Trail is signposted and has an audio guide. From the tip of Loop Head to Ross Beach and Bridge, there is an opportunity to see whales and dolphins from the coast, as well as a variety of nesting seabirds.

The quiet country roads are ideal for cycling. Rent a bike or take a guided cycle around the whole peninsula. View the Shannon estuary on horseback. Riding lessons are available for all age groups. Tours to places on interest are also available with local guides by taxi. Golf enthusiasts can test their skills on Kilkee’s scenic golf links.

If you’d like to chill out and relax, try a bath in locally harvested seaweed, known for its beneficial and rejuvenating properties. There are yoga classes in Querrin and an Eco-campsite where you can experience a campfire in native woodland or an outdoor sauna on a starlit night.

Whatever the weather, it’s good to be out and about on the Loop Head Peninsula!

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So much to do on Loop Head!

The Loop Head Peninsula is surrounded by water, uniquely positioned with the wild Atlantic ocean on one side and the Mouth of the River Shannon on the other. There are many water-based activities for both adults and children, so get your wet hear on and take the plunge! From sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and paddle boarding to coasteering and rock climbing, there are many ways to get into the waves. Scuba dicing is also available for those who want to see the spectacular underwater landscape around Kilkee.

Take a boat trip from Carrigaholt to see the large number of resident bottlenose dolphins. Learn about marine wildlife, bird habitats and geology while accessing impressive views of the cliffs from the water. Head out for some deep sea angling with experienced skippers or try your luck at the many popular spots for shore fishing around the peninsula.

Between beaches and rock pools, there are many places for swimming and snorkelling, and if you have the nerve, take your place in the queue for the diving boards in Kilkee!

Whatever the weather, it’s good to be out and about on the Loop Head Peninsula!

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To do & see

Whether you’re an ardent adventurer or a laid-back observer, a family or a singleton, a history buff, a nature addict, a geology fan, a spa devotee or a birdwatcher, Loop Head has something to offer you. On these pages you’ll find an outline of activities – guided and self-guided, energetic and tranquil, free and paid-for – to help you plan your visit to Loop Head. As visitors and locals alike will tell you, though, it’s best not to plan too much in advance on this peninsula. Sometimes Loop Head itself will dictate what you should do next…

Holiday to ireland and see the holy wells

Antiquities

Ring forts are the most common monuments on the Irish landscape and are known by several names, including fort, rath, dún, lios, cashel and caher. They consist of a circular or oval area, around 25 to 50 metres in diameter, enclosed by one or more earthen banks. They were erected… ..Read more >

Cultúrlann Sweeney

The Sweeney Memorial Library in Kilkee was founded in the 1950s with money bequeathed by Dr William Sweeney, from Union City, New Jersey, whose father was born in Kilkee in 1833. After an extensive refurbishment, which cost €1.6 million and doubled the size of the building, it reopened in February… ..Read more >

Castles are a great Irish tourist attraction

Carrigaholt Castle

Surrounded as they were by water, the people of Loop Head often needed to defend their position. Mediaeval castles such as the one at Carrigaholt were strategically located for defence. Carrigaholt Castle stands at the end of the fishing pier overlooking the Shannon Estuary and the harbour. It is enclosed… ..Read more >

Exploring the Shoreline

Many people plan a short shore walk at Loop Head and somehow don’t get home for hours… The rockpools alone are an education. Multi-coloured algae carpet the Pollock Holes in Kilkee, for instance, while urchins, anemones and starfish lurk among the rocks. Along the shore you can pick out periwinkles,… ..Read more >

Horse Riding

There is perhaps no better way to enjoy the unique peace and laid-back pace of the Loop Head peninsula than on horseback. If you feel like saddling up, Carmen’s Riding School can offer short or long treks on quiet country roads with beautiful views over the Shannon Estuary, Poulnasherry Bay… ..Read more >

Thalassotheraphy is a great thing to do ireland

Thalassotherapy

Thalassotherapy, from the Greek word ‘thalassa’, meaning sea, is the use of seawater and seaweed for therapeutic purposes, a tradition dating back to Roman times. Kilkee Thalassotherapy Centre, winner of the Best Day Spa award in 2004 from the Irish Beauty Professionals Association, is a family-run health spa and guesthouse… ..Read more >

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