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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Charles W Glynn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gordon Hatton, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richard cattel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eddylandzaat, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl
- Charles W Glynn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Banner, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Simon Huguet, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- GenesisNZ, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Promontory fortPromontory fort, coastal · 1.2 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Another promontory fort on Mutton Island where the map makers likely guessed wrong again. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn while you question if this is even real or just a hill.
Watch HouseSignal tower · 1.5 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Watch House on Mutton Island sits at the western edge near the cliffs, part of a signal chain to Hag’s Head. If anyone asks, Tom sent you with a wink and a nod.
Mutton IslandIsland · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Mutton Island! A small island with a name that sounds like it could be part of a royal lineage, what secrets does it keep in County Clare?
Lurga PointHeadland · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Lurga Point stretches boldly toward Mutton Island, where the rocky reef meets the ocean in a splashy, wild embrace.
Seafield North BeachBeach / strand · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Seafield North Beach gives views of Seafield harbour and Mutton Island in the distance, perfect for a wander.
Tromra CastleRuins · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Tromra Castle is a recorded ruin in Clare, standing quietly while the clouds roll across the moody Burren sky above.
Doughmore BeachBeach / strand · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Doughmore Beach offers great surf but shifting sands, so keep an eye out if you’re brave enough to paddle.
Catholic Church of Our Lady Star of the SeaChurch/chapel · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Catholic Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Quilty West is glowing like it’s trying to attract ships that aren’t there. Stick around for the light changing, it’s a show, honestly better than the theatre ticket I spent forty quid on last month.
Doonmore Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Doonmore Castle is destroyed but still taking up space in my head like a bad memory. It was nearly sold for a horse, which honestly seems fair given the condition. Go in good boots and better humour.
Emlagh PointHeadland · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Emlagh Point is a headland in County Clare, perhaps offering a panoramic view of the bay and the western coastline ahead.
bridge4.1 miExplorer Tom Bridge in Doonbeg has a dog in charge who barks at any car that honks too loud. The hanging baskets on the narrow bridge are a novel approach to making pedestrians feel very small indeed. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Spanish Point BeachBeach / strand · 5.1 miExplorer Tom Spanish Point Beach is an extensive sandy stretch west of Milltown Malbay, though you’ll need to watch the bye-laws.
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