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Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop

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Operator
Irish National Looped Walks
Distance
26 km
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Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop is recorded as a walking route in County Clare.

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Fulacht fia in Formoyle EastFulacht fia · 29 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fulacht fia in Formoyle East is a burnt stone horseshoe that smells like ancient barbecue. The mother-in-law who designed it hated everything. If it’s closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.

Caher Bridge GardenGarden · 164 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Caher Bridge Garden, a garden in County Clare, is a place where history and beauty meet in a quiet, deliberate way.

Formoyle Chilrens Burial GroundBurial ground · 641 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Formoyle Chilrens Burial Ground has views that make you want to check your phone. The Vikings definitely got lost looking for this specific patch of grass. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.

garda station/constabulary barracks1.2 mi

Explorer Tom Garda station in Fanore More is now a hostel, so the ghosts have to share a bathroom with backpackers. I bet a poet fell in the ditch nearby trying to find inspiration. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise you it will be.

Gleninagh MountainMountain / peak · 1.2 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Gleninagh Mountain is a quiet sentinel in the landscape, its summit crowned with the silence of ancient times and the stillness of the Clare countryside.

Fanore BridgeBridge · 1.2 mi

Explorer Tom Fanore Bridge in Fanore More spans the river like it owns the place, which it probably does. I bet there's a biscuit tin of gold under that arch. Bring a flask and pretend you own the whole damn river too.

Children's playground1.4 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Another children's playground that’s a haven for young adventurers in the heart of County Clare.

DoughbranneenMountain / peak · 1.5 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Doughbranneen is a quiet sentinel in the landscape, its summit crowned with the silence of ancient times and the stillness of the Clare countryside.

Fanore to Ballyvaughan TrekWalking route · 1.5 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fanore to Ballyvaughan Trek in County Clare is a trek, not just a walk! That means serious effort. Bring water and maybe a map, unless you're brave!

Fanore BeachVisitor information · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom Fanore Beach has me checking if the rain is just a metaphor for the mood I'm in

Faunarooska Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.2 mi

Explorer Tom Faunarooska Castle in Faunarooska is planning its retirement on the slopes of Slieve Elva. It looks like it’s napping with one eye open at the Aran Islands. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.

Gleninagh CastleCastle · 2.2 mi

Explorer Tom Gleninagh Castle stands proudly in County Clare, guarding secrets of the past with its historic stone walls.

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