5 Unmissable Spots on the Wild Atlantic Way
No Irish bucket list can be complete without exploring the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way. Stretching 6200 kilometers all the way from the Inishowen Peninsula in Co Donegal to Kinsale in Co Cork, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way offers one of the best coastal driving routes in Europe and arguably the entire world! Here are 5 unmissable spots to mark on your route traveling from north to south: 1. Slieve League, Co Donegal The Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) cliffs are located on the north west of Ireland and are the highest accessible cliffs in Europe. Sliabh Liag directly translates as “Grey Mountain” in Gaeilge (Irish) and the cliffs impressively rise up over 600m above the ocean below (The Wild Atlantic Way Online Guide, 2023). There is a viewing platform that offers panoramic views over the Atlantic ocean, Donegal Bay and the Sligo Mountains. Image: arrivalguides.com 2. Downpatrick Head, Co Mayo Downpatrick Head should be an unmissable stop on the Mayo leg of your journey. The Downp...