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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…

Cycling

Cyclists keen to experience Loop Head on two wheels will be relieved to learn that the peninsula has a very gently undulating topography, with almost no daunting hills. The Loop Head Cycleway is a 65km circuit along the coast roads starting and ending in Kilkee, hugging the shores of the… ..Read more >

Guided Scenic Tours

If you want to see Loop Head the easy way, you can always let someone else do the driving… Around The Loop, a local, family-run tour and transport business, provides scenic and historical tours of the peninsula for small groups. The operation is run by sisters Martina and Carmel Haugh… ..Read more >

Little Ark is a great Irish tourist attraction

The Little Ark

In the 19th century, the landlords of Loop Head refused to give over a site for the building of a church for Roman Catholic worship in Kilbaha. The local priest at the time, Fr Michael Meehan, came up with the idea of celebrating mass on the foreshore, which is no… ..Read more >

Carraig Nua Farm Tour

Carraig Nua Farmhouse B&B Our home and dairy farm is located in a quiet area halfway between Kilkee and Doonbeg on the west coast of County Clare, Ireland. A warm home from home welcome awaits you at Carraig Nua. The farm is home to dairy cows, cattle, horses and sheep and… ..Read more >

Whale & Dolphin Watching

There are many species of Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoise) in Irish waters. Loop Head is a well-known spot for watching from shore and there is always a chance of seeing a fin or a blow from this headland. The most common types of Cetaceans around the Loop Head peninsula… ..Read more >

Kayaking

When tidal and weather conditions permit, Loop Head is an ideal spot for kayakers. The coastline is honeycombed with caves, large and small – many of them home to grey seals – and there is some arresting cliff and shoreline scenery to marvel at from the many isolated coves and… ..Read more >

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