DESTINATION IRELAND AUTUMN / WINTER 21 18
Wild Atlantic Way
Travel plans are constrained right now , but Ireland is still filled with beauty spots that look right at home on social media feeds .
With panoramic vistas , dramatic headlands and picture perfect towns , there is a whole range of fantastic experiences to be found along the Wild Atlantic Way . Let these six beauty spots inspire your next adventure .
1 . Skellig Michael , County Kerry One of the most jaw-dropping locations in Ireland , this was the stunning setting for Luke Skywalker ’ s reappearance in Star Wars : The Force Awakens and it also starred in the follow-up , The Last Jedi . You travel 12km out to sea to climb the ancient stairways that cling to the rocky edges of the island . The stones steps were hand-forged by monks centuries ago . The views are simply mind-blowing .
2 . The Ring of Kerry , County Kerry
The Ring of Kerry stretches 152km around the Irish county known as ‘ The Kingdom ’. There are so many picturesque places it is hard to select only one , but you could try for this shot taken from Carrauntoohil , the highest peak of the MacGillycuddy ’ s Reeks mountain range in Kerry . Pure Irish scenery at its very best .
3 . The Cliffs of Moher , County Clare
Land and sea collide in the most dramatic fashion at one of the most Insta-worthy sights of the Wild Atlantic Way . Located around the midpoint of the route , you can stand here upon the 214-metre-high cliff edge and picture what seems like the edge of the world . The cliffs have a special allure for the camera at an early morning sunrise or the setting sun of twilight .