Panoramic lookouts along coastal drives and mountain passes
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▶ VideoTorc Mountain (Irish: Sliabh Torc, meaning 'mountain of wild boar'), at 535 metres (1,755 ft), is the 329th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list. It is a popular mountain for hill walkers as it has a stone or boarded path (using railway sleepers) from its base at Torc Waterfall to its summit, which has views of the Lakes of Killarney. Torc Mountain is part of the Mangerton Mountain Group range in County Kerry, Ireland.
Mizen Head (Irish: Carn Uí Néid) is traditionally regarded as the most southerly point of mainland Ireland although Brow Head is the actual southernmost point. It is at the end of the Mizen Peninsula in the district of Carbery in County Cork.
Slea Head (Irish: Ceann Sléibhe) is a promontory on the westernmost part of the Dingle Peninsula, in southwest County Kerry, Ireland. It can be reached by the R559 road, with the nearest villages being Ballyickeen and Coumeenoole. The headland itself, together with the larger part of Mount Eagle's southern slopes, is formed from steeply dipping beds of the pebbly sandstones and conglomerates of the Slea Head Formation, dating from the Devonian period and traditionally referred to as old red sandstone. To Slea Head's northwest is Dunmore Head, the westernmost point of Ireland. Slea Head is a well-known landmark and viewpoint, with a full view of the Blasket Islands. On 11 March 1982, the Spanish container ship, Ranga, was wrecked at Dunmore Head, close to Slea Head after losing power in a storm.
▶ VideoThe Conor Pass or Connor Pass (Irish: An Chonair, 'the way or path') is one of the highest mountain passes in Ireland served by an asphalted road. It is on the R560 road on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry.
Slieve Coillte (from Irish Sliabh Coiltair, meaning 'mountain of Coltar') is a hill in the south of County Wexford, Ireland. The hill is the highest point on the Hook peninsula, with an elevation of 268.5 metres (881 ft). Villages around Slieve Coillte include New Ross, Slaught, Cassagh, Gusserane, Campile, Ramsgrange and Duncannon. On a good day the whole of the Hook peninsula can be overseen, up to the 12th Century Hook lighthouse on Hook Head, one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world.
The Eask Tower is a solid stone tower on the top of Carhoo Hill, in County Kerry, Ireland, overlooking Dingle harbour.
Scrabo Hill functions as a viewpoint located in County Down. Visitors can experience the designated viewpoint at this location.
Aghameelan Viewpoint is a viewpoint located in County Fermanagh.
Ardnatrush View is a viewpoint located in County Cork. It offers visitors a designated viewing location in the county.
▶ VideoAssaranca Waterfall is a viewpoint located in County Donegal. It provides visitors with a scenic natural attraction to observe in the area.
Ballaghbeama Gap is a viewpoint located in County Kerry. It offers visitors a scenic viewing location.
Ballyhacket View is a viewpoint located in County Derry/Londonderry. It provides visitors with scenic vantage points to observe the surrounding area.
Ballymastocker Strand serves as a viewpoint located in County Donegal.
Bell's Field (Audley Place) is a viewpoint located in County Cork. Visitors can go to this location to take in the views.
Bernish Viewpoint is a viewpoint located in County Armagh. It offers scenic views of the surrounding area.
Big Dan's Chair Viewpoint is a viewpoint situated in County Antrim. It provides visitors with a designated spot to overlook the landscape.
Binevenagh View is a viewpoint located in County Derry/Londonderry. It offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding region.
Bird Sanctuary is a viewpoint situated in County Galway. It serves as a viewpoint location.
Blowhole Viewing Stand is a viewpoint located in County Mayo. It provides visitors with a dedicated platform to observe the local blowhole.
Blueberries is a viewpoint located in County Louth. Visitors can stop here to take in the surrounding scenery.
Bothar na gcloch is a viewpoint situated in County Kerry. It offers visitors a designated spot for viewing the surrounding landscape.