Notable viewpoint · Connacht, Ireland

Benwee Head

An Bhinn Bhuí

Benwee Head is a viewpoint in Connacht, Ireland.

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Benwee Head: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Benwee Head

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Benwee Head — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 54.33846, -9.82082. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Benwee Head

Sruwaddacon Bay · beach · Connacht · ~9 km · Must-see
Broadhaven Bay · beach · ~11 km · Must-see
St. Paul's Church · church · Connacht · ~19 km · Must-see
Carrowmore Lake · lake · Connacht · ~21 km · Must-see
Eagle Island · river spot · Connacht · ~23 km · Must-see
Eagle Island Lighthouse · beach · Connacht · ~23 km · Must-see
Ceide Fields · fort · Connacht · ~30 km · Must-see
Blacksod Bay · beach · ~30 km · Must-see
Inis Gluaire · river spot · Connacht · ~30 km · Must-see
Blacksod Lighthouse · beach · Connacht · ~39 km · Must-see
Wild Nephin National Park · sanctuary · Connacht · ~40 km · Must-see
Bangor Trail · trek · Connacht · ~40 km · Must-see
Nephin Beg · viewpoint · Connacht · ~45 km · Must-see
Duvillaun More · river spot · Connacht · ~47 km · Must-see
Inishbiggle · river spot · Connacht · ~49 km · Must-see
Rathfran Abbey · fort · Connacht · ~49 km · Must-see
Saint Patrick's · church · Connacht · ~52 km · Must-see
Rappa Castle · fort · Connacht · ~54 km · Must-see

See everything within a day’s drive of Benwee Head

Other hill stations & viewpoints near Benwee Head

Nephin Beg · viewpoint · Connacht · ~45 km · Must-see
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Nephin · viewpoint · Connacht · ~58 km · Must-see
Knockmore · viewpoint · Connacht · ~75 km · Must-see
Croagh Patrick · viewpoint · Connacht · ~81 km · Must-see
Knockalongy · viewpoint · Connacht · ~88 km · Must-see
Barrclashcame · viewpoint · Connacht · ~94 km · Must-see
Mweelrea · viewpoint · Connacht · ~97 km · Must-see
Knocknashee · viewpoint · Connacht · ~98 km · Must-see

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Frequently asked

How is the weather and view today?

No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Benwee Head yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

What is the best time to visit Benwee Head?

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

What are the places to visit near Benwee Head?

Nearby: Sruwaddacon Bay (beach, 9 km), Broadhaven Bay (beach, 11 km), St. Paul's Church (church, 19 km), Carrowmore Lake (lake, 21 km), Eagle Island (river spot, 23 km), Eagle Island Lighthouse (beach, 23 km).

Is Benwee Head worth visiting?

Benwee Head is listed as a notable viewpoint in Ireland on Spotwander.