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OSM map layer · LineString
53.12, -9.25 · rel 14721476
53.12, -9.25 · rel 14721476
Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop
A 24,5 km loop walk in Clare.
Loop walk
start = finish · Clare
24,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
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loop
Shape
16
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× Lighthouse
2× cave
Murrooghtoohy
viewpoint ·
276 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Black Head (Clare)
Lighthouse ·
385 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Faunarooska
cave ·
416 m off route
21,3 km
87%
Pollbailiny
cave ·
451 m off route
21,3 km
87%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop is 24.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop takes approximately 6h 5min to complete.
Yes, Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop starts near coordinates 53.1176, -9.2861.
Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop is maintained and managed by Irish National Looped Walks.