A trip to Loop Head Lighthouse is a visit of contrasts, centred around this beacon of hope that has perched majestically on the scenic headland of Loop Head peninsula for hundreds of years, looking down on the fury of the Atlantic Ocean 90-meters-below. Here a world of beautiful seabirds, seals and dolphins meets breathtaking views as far as Dingle and Connemara.
Proud, beautiful, ever-watching over our beautiful part of the world. Loop Head Lighthouse is situated on the scenic Loop Head peninsula in County Clare, Ireland – the cliff-girt headland that separates the sheltered water of the Shannon Estuary from the roaring waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
The lighthouse is the major landmark on the northern shore of the Shannon River, with views of the sea down to Kerry Head and Dingle across the Shannon and up the Clare coast, and to the Cliffs of Moher in the north. Loop Head Lighthouse is one of the most important lights on the Irish Coast, guarding the entrance to the busiest river in Ireland, the River Shannon, since 1670.
Until June 15, Loop Head Lighthouse is open every weekend and bank holiday, after that it will be open 7 days a week until the end of September. Book your trip and you will get to enjoy a guided tour of the Lighthouse Tower and stand out on the balcony for spectacular views. Weather permitting, you’ll have fantastic views south as far as the Blasket Islands and north to the Twelve Pins in Connemara.
Pre-booking your tour is recommended as capacity is limited. Visit loopheadlighthouse.ie for more information.
