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Coastal view near Downpatrick Head
Downpatrick Head

Stop 49 · Mayo County

Downpatrick Head

Downpatrick Head is a Wild Atlantic Way discovery stop in Mayo County with coastal highlights and local experiences nearby.

Route
Wild Atlantic Way
Coordinates
54.3229, -9.3459
Nearby listings
19
About this stop

Signature discovery point on the Wild Atlantic Way. This placeholder copy is seeded for stop page previews.

Travel tips

Arrive early at Downpatrick Head for easier parking and calmer viewpoints. Check local weather and coastal conditions in Mayo County before departure. On-site or nearby parking is usually available. Bring a windproof layer and allow extra time for viewpoint stops.

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Downpatrick Head Loop Walk

Featured listing

Service · Mayo County

Downpatrick Head Loop Walk provides practical travel support in Mayo County.

Stella Maris Country House Hotel

Featured accommodation

Accommodation · Mayo County

Stella Maris Country House Hotel is a stay option in Mayo County for Wild Atlantic Way road trips.

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Coastal view near Downpatrick Head

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Travel scene around Downpatrick Head

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Nearby listings

19 total

Listing type Per page
Downpatrick Head Loop Walk

Service · Mayo County

0.0 km

Downpatrick Head Loop Walk provides practical travel support in Mayo County.

Blowhole

Attraction · Mayo County

0.1 km

Blowhole is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Battling Forces

Attraction · Mayo County

0.2 km

Battling Forces is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Blowhole Viewing Stand

Attraction · Mayo County

0.3 km

Blowhole Viewing Stand is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

St Patrick

Attraction · Mayo County

0.4 km

St Patrick is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

WW2 Éire Marker

Attraction · Mayo County

0.4 km

WW2 Éire Marker is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Downpatrick Head

Attraction · Mayo County

0.5 km

Downpatrick Head is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Dún Briste

Attraction · Mayo County

0.6 km

Dún Briste is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Tobercarney

Attraction · Mayo County

1.0 km

Tobercarney is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Boat Harbour

Attraction · Mayo County

2.0 km

Boat Harbour is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Pollatarrive

Attraction · Mayo County

2.1 km

Pollatarrive is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Carricknapla

Attraction · Mayo County

2.3 km

Carricknapla is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Carricknamarnagh

Attraction · Mayo County

2.8 km

Carricknamarnagh is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Bunatrahir Bay

Attraction · Mayo County

3.3 km

Bunatrahir Bay is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Ballycastle Beach

Attraction · Mayo County

3.9 km

Ballycastle Beach is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Tom Langan GAA Park

Attraction · Mayo County

3.9 km

Tom Langan GAA Park is a scenic attraction in Mayo County worth adding to your route.

Stella Maris Country House Hotel

Accommodation · Mayo County

4.0 km

Stella Maris Country House Hotel is a stay option in Mayo County for Wild Atlantic Way road trips.

Donmar Cottage

Accommodation · Mayo County

4.2 km

Donmar Cottage is a stay option in Mayo County for Wild Atlantic Way road trips.

Healy's Bar

Accommodation · Mayo County

5.0 km

Healy's Bar is a stay option in Mayo County for Wild Atlantic Way road trips.