Nature spot · County Clare
Murrooghtoohy
The EPA does not monitor this beach for bathing water, so there is no water-quality record. Check locally and follow the signs before you swim.
Reach the pinnacle of Murrooghtoohy in County Clare and enjoy the amazing views of Galway Bay, the Aran Islands, Oranmore Bay and Galway City.
Despite sharing the rocky 'lunar' landscape of The Burren, Murrooghtoohy has its own distinctive flora (such as maiden fern) that flourishes in bordered gullies known as 'grykes'. Roam the craggy landscape, or venture out on the 26km Black Head Looped Walk from Fanore Beach, all the way through Black Head, Gleninagh Pass, Cappanawalla, Feenagh Valley and Ballelly.
Get there early to secure a parking space along the informal lay-by.
Outdoors in County Clare this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 11°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with grey cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Drizzle
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 3.3 km awayCaher Bridge GardenGardenFanoreSet in the beautiful Burren region of County Clare, Caher Bridge Garden is found near Fanore. It is based around a restored riverside cottage and blends sensitively with its surroundings.
Nature spot · 15 km awayNa LeacachaFlaggy ShoreBeachNewquayFeast your eyes on the limestone pavements, historical fossils and views of Aughinish Island and the wider Atlantic from the peacefully secluded beach of Flaggy Shore.
Nature spot · 18 km awayThe Burren PerfumeryGardenCarranDiscover the enchanting Burren Perfumery in Carran, County Clare. Ireland’s first perfumery was established over 50 years ago, amidst one of the world’s most extraordinary floral landscapes.