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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
- Gareth James, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frabjousone, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joseph Mischyshyn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Berthold Werner, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- John M, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Liscannorman, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Valfex, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bob Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
KnockardakinMountain / peak · 562 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Knockardakin, a peak that's got more secrets than the locals, all in County Clare.
Sea StackMountain / peak · 780 ydExplorer Tom Sea Stack, a rocky outcrop in County Clare that’s as dramatic as the sea it overlooks.
O'Brien's TowerHeritage attraction · 853 ydExplorer Tom O'Brien's Tower: a historic tower that stands as a symbol of strength and tradition
Cliffs of Moher Visitor CentreVisitor information · 1050 ydExplorer Tom Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre is where the rugged beauty of County Clare comes alive
Fairy fort / ringfort in Caherbarnagh (corcomroe By.)Fairy fort / ringfort · 1691 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom This ringfort in Caherbarnagh was once hachured on maps but has since vanished from sight. It is like a rumor that you cannot quite prove exists.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Slievenageeragh, KineiltyFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.4 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort in Slievenageeragh is boggy, subcircular, and sits above the Cliffs of Moher like it’s watching you sweat through your trousers. It has a secret talent for making you question if your boots are waterproof or just optimistic. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Cliffs of MoherCliff · 1.5 miExplorer Tom The Cliffs of Moher are basically the Atlantic Ocean's way of saying 'keep your distance'. Located at the southwestern edge of the Burren in County Clare, these bad boys stretch for about 14 kilometres. That is a lot of rock to fall off, so watch your step. At their southern end, they rise 120 metres above the water at Hag's Head. But eight kilometres north, near O'Brien's Tower, they hit a massive 214 metres. That tower was built in 1835 by Sir Cornelius O'Brien. Story goes he built it to watch his wife, but it looks more like a watchtower for giants. From the top, you can spot the Aran Islands in Galway Bay if the fog isn't being a nightmare. The Maumturks and Twelve Pins mountains sit to the north, and Loop Head is south. It’s a proper view, I'll give you that. With 1.5 million visitors a year, it’s packed, but the wind makes it feel like a ghost ship. You’ll see the sea crashing below, and you’ll feel very small. Which is good, because your ego is probably too big for this place anyway.
Spa WellWell · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Spa Well in Ardnacraa is a Gothic well house that thinks it’s a small fortress. It’s got a crenellated parapet which is just fancy talk for 'look at my teeth'. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Bridget's Well;St Bridget's WellSpring · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Bridget's Well, St Bridget's Well has caught my eye in County Clare. I bet a spring with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Saint Bridget's WellHoly well · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Saint Bridget's Well has a stream falling over flags into a well, which sounds like a very efficient way to make a mess. There are votive offerings inside, so it’s basically a shrine to people who wanted better knees. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday feel like an adventure.
Doonagore Castle in ruinsCastle, tower house · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Doonagore Castle in ruins is playing hard to get in County Clare. I reckon a ghost lives there now and eats all the mail. Bring your own biscuits, because the locals definitely hoard them.
Ballaghaline PointHeadland · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Ballaghaline Point looks out toward Crab Island and Inisheer from this headland, framing a lovely view across the water.
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