Notable beach · Munster, Ireland
Loop Head Lighthouse
Loop Head Lighthouse is a beach in Munster, Ireland.
Loop Head Lighthouse: 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 beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Loop Head Lighthouse
Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.
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 Loop Head Lighthouse — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 52.56089, -9.93218. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Loop Head Lighthouse
- Ballyheigue Castle · fort · Munster · ~25 km · Must-see
- Knockanore · viewpoint · Munster · ~28 km · Must-see
- Tonaknock Cross · fort · Munster · ~32 km · Must-see
- Banna Strand · beach · ~32 km · Must-see
- Ardfert Cathedral · church · Munster · ~35 km · Must-see
- Scattery Island · river spot · Munster · ~36 km · Must-see
- Saint Bernard's · church · Munster · ~36 km · Must-see
- Fenit Beach · beach · ~40 km · Must-see
- Listowel Castle · fort · Munster · ~41 km · Must-see
- Kerry County Museum · museum · Munster · ~45 km · Must-see
- Blennerville Windmill · attraction · Munster · ~45 km · Must-see
- Annagh Church · church · Munster · ~46 km · Must-see
- Tralee Mosque: Kerry Islamic Cultural Centre · dargah · Munster · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mutton Island · river spot · Munster · ~49 km · Must-see
- Beenoskee · viewpoint · Munster · ~50 km · Must-see
- Baurtregaum · viewpoint · Munster · ~50 km · Must-see
- Scotia's Grave · fort · Munster · ~50 km · Must-see
- Caherconree · fort · Munster · ~50 km · Must-see
Other beaches & coast near Loop Head Lighthouse
- Banna Strand · beach · ~32 km · Must-see
- Fenit Beach · beach · ~40 km · Must-see
- Inch Beach · beach · Munster · ~61 km · Must-see
- Smerwick Harbour · beach · ~64 km · Must-see
- Liscannor Bay · beach · ~66 km · Must-see
- Rossbeigh Beach · beach · ~68 km · Must-see
- Inisheer Lighthouse · beach · Connacht · ~76 km · Must-see
- Dún Aránn Lighthouse · beach · Connacht · ~81 km · Must-see
- Straw Island Lighthouse · beach · Connacht · ~81 km · Must-see
- Eeragh Lighthouse · beach · Connacht · ~82 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Loop Head Lighthouse safe to swim today?
No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Loop Head Lighthouse yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Loop Head Lighthouse?
October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Loop Head Lighthouse?
Nearby: Ballyheigue Castle (fort, 25 km), Knockanore (viewpoint, 28 km), Tonaknock Cross (fort, 32 km), Banna Strand (beach, 32 km), Ardfert Cathedral (church, 35 km), Scattery Island (river spot, 36 km).
Is Loop Head Lighthouse worth visiting?
Loop Head Lighthouse is listed as a notable beach in Ireland on Spotwander.