![]() No wonder Grace O'Malley, the fearless sea pirate used this bay as her own. On Achill's west side lies the secluded Keem beach, a sight to behold coming down the cliff-top road.Ĭontinuing the journey from Achill to Westport you pass along Clew Bay which, according to tradition, has 365 islands – one for every day of the year. This coast road along the cliff edge has fantastic views of Clew Bay. Clew Bay, Croagh Patrick & Clare Island is an activity oriented map which shows detailed landscape information. Bay during the Coastal Monitoring Project (CMP) (Ryle et al., 2009). The Atlantic Dive, boasting some of the most impressive views of the Atlantic, goes along the south west coast of Achill. Baseline habitat maps were produced for the sand dune habitats in Clew. orlepriLOv Olq Hsgq InguugwplggGl 100tcou rondp EflLugc c 121gLJq VCPllP6Ô bo sc EuJlgap. Clare Island guards the entrance of the bay. While some of our group climbed Croagh Patrick, the others ventured around Clew Bay to look at other sites of significance including Killadangan Stone Row. The bay is overlooked by Croagh Patrick to the south and the Nephin Range mountains of North Mayo. It contains Ireland's best example of sunken drumlins. The island represents the west coast in miniature form: majestic mountains, clear lakes, expanses of bogs, long unspoilt sandy beaches, picturesque villages and the highest sea cliffs of Ireland. Clew Bay (Irish: Cuan M) is a natural ocean bay in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. The Pirate Queen's home of Carraigahowley Castle (also know as Rockfleet Castle) and Kildavnet Castle on Achill Island are well worth exploring.Īchill Island is Ireland's largest island and it is accessible from the mainland by bridge. Small Group - Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway. This section of the Wild Atlantic Way brings us through „Pirate country“ along the shores of Granuaile's or Grace O'Malley's pirate kingdom. The unique and majestic Clew Bay is represented in this map, including a scattering of the. per group (up to 15) Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks.
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