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Portacloy Loop Cliff Walk

11.18 miles (18 km)

Open Streetmap This popular cliff top walk takes you along a spectacular section of coast in County Mayo.
On the way there's beautiful beaches, wonderful rock formations and fabulous views to the crystal clear wates of the sea below. The circular trail runs for about 18km and starts and finishes from Portacloy Beach.
Please note the map below shows just the start/finish point of the walk at Portacloy Beach. From here you can pick up the trail which is marked with signposts.
It's a good path but with some wet sections so a good pair of hiking boots is reccomended. On the way look out for the WWII lookout post where EIRE 63 is spelled out in rocks on the ground as a marker for early aviators.
To continue your walking in the area head south to try the Carrowteige Beach Loop Walk where there's some more wonderful views.

Portacloy Loop Cliff Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Head east along the coast and you could visit the noteworthy Ceide Fields. The fascinating archaeological site includes the oldest known stone-walled fields in the world, dating back nearly 6,000 years.

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Photos

Portacloy - geograph.org.uk - 66076

Portacloy

Rocky outcrop in small inlet - geograph.org.uk - 1025841

Rocky outcrop in small inlet

Natural Swimming Pool at Port Durlainne - geograph.org.uk - 312799

Natural Swimming Pool at Port Durlainne

Mini beach within small sea inlet - cove - geograph.org.uk - 1025837

Mini beach within small sea inlet

Kilgalligan Head - geograph.org.uk - 1881633

Kilgalligan Head

Benwee Head

Benwee Head

Na Stácaí ( The Stacks of Broadhaven)

Na Stácaí ( The Stacks of Broadhaven)

Children of Lir Tir Saile, Kilcommon, Erris, North Mayo. Benwee Head in background.

Children of Lir Tir Saile, Kilcommon, Erris, North Mayo. Benwee Head in background.

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