Walk out to the sea arch
The surviving arch cannot be seen from the road. Park at the access point and follow the footpath about 600 m (roughly 15 minutes) west to the cliff-top viewing point above it. The trail is flat but rough underfoot.
Bridges of Ross
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Two of the three natural sea arches at the Bridges of Ross have collapsed into the Atlantic, leaving a single rock arch on the wind-battered Loop Head Peninsula. It is a short walk from a roadside car park to the cliff-top viewpoint above it.
Things to Do
Cross the arch
Once above it you can safely walk across the top of the arch, keeping well back from the edge. The cliffs are unguarded and it can get very breezy, so mind children and stay clear of the rim.
Picnic above the Atlantic
There are picnic tables close by, so pack a basket and eat with the open ocean in front of you — the site has no café or shop of its own.
Watch the seabird migration
Late summer and autumn are the best time to visit, when thousands of seabirds pass close to the shore on their southbound migration — look for Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrels and Little Auks.
Pair it with Loop Head Lighthouse
A short drive away at the tip of the peninsula, the lighthouse offers guided tower tours, with views to the Blasket Islands and Connemara on clear days.
Add the Kilkee Cliff Walk
An 8 km loop (or a shorter 5 km version) from Kilkee town follows the coastline past dramatic sea cliffs on the same peninsula.
Plan Your Visit
- Parking: There is a decent-sized car park off the road right by the access point, with wheelchair-accessible parking. From there it is a flat but rough 600 m / 15-minute walk to the viewing point.
- Food: No café, kiosk or shop at the site — bring your own and use the picnic tables by the car park. The nearest food is in Kilbaha and Carrigaholt (about 8 km east), where local pubs and restaurants serve seafood and fish chowder.
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