Downpatrick Head is a place of spectacular scenic and geological importance. One of the noted locations on the West of Ireland's world renowned "Wild …
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Mar 6, 2025
Well worth the drive up here, even when it was blowing a gale. Rough seas, giant waves crashing against the rocks, rain coming at us sideways. Easy access to the sites as the carpark is nearby. Not s…Full review by Bubviv
Feb 15, 2025
Great scenery. Super high cliffs. The fort is wonderfully photogenic. The blow holes are cool too. Plenty of sea birds in the area too. Easy access via parking off a typically skinny irish road. Well…Full review by geelongexpat
Dec 10, 2024
Drove 4 hours to see this amazing natures wonder. Free parking with couple of porta potties. Nice walk in the brisk air. Glad it didn’t rain. The scenery in every direction was wonderful.Full review by Tina E
I'd say that you could walk to the Head from the car park in 10/15 minutes. However there is plenty to distract you on the way, such as the blow hole, in a nice way.