What is recorded here
Loop Head is a prominent headland composed mainly of Devonian sandstone and quartzite, formed around 380 million years ago through sedimentary deposition and subsequent metamorphism. It is notable for its dramatic coastal scenery and its role as a significant geographical landmark at the western tip of the Burren region in County Clare.
Places near here
Cuchullins Leap /Der & Grans RockFortification · 185 yd
Loop Head LighthouseLighthouse · 468 yd
Wild Atlantic Way: Loop HeadVisitor information · 588 yd
CahernaheanmnaFairy fort / stone ringfort · 1409 yd
Dunmore HeadHeadland · 2.0 mi
pier/jettypier/jetty · 3.3 mi
Morven AnchorMemorial · 3.3 mi
Bridge of RossViewpoint · 3.4 mi
Grave of the Yellow MenMemorial · 4.4 mi
Cloghaunsavaun Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 4.9 mi
Kilcloher HeadHeadland · 5.2 mi
Kilballyowen Househouse · 6.6 miOther information
Photo: Matthew Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0