Mizen Head Fascinates Even
On A Grey And Windy Day
The forecast didn't promise sunshine. The forecast winds came for sure but were not as strong as we had hoped, so no real drama as the Atlantic moved in to wash the toes of Europe in Dunlough Bay. Still, Mizen Head's capacity to enthral its visitors was evident and there were quite a few here at Ireland's most southerly point. More info here from the Mizen Head website, very informative indeed and well worth a visit before you travel.
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| Don't think these bulbs were used in the signal lamp! |
We spent most of our time here on the outside, walking every path, getting to each and every viewing point. The information displays inside need refreshing (some, including the interactive ship's bridge, were out of order) and so it was good to see a new building going up.
There is a café here and we had a small snack on this occasion. But they have quite a menu so you won't go hungry. Currently, the choice includes soup, chowder, sandwiches, toasties, wraps, quiche and dishes like local mussels and Fish and Chips. There is a Children's Menu and plenty of drinks including tea (Barry's of course) and coffee along with soft drinks.
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Three's a crowd. Three choughs together, briefly. This bird, a member of the crow family, is resident
along rocky coasts in Munster, as well as parts of Connaught and Ulster |
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| Dunlough Bay (plus two below) |
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| Right to left: landslide, footbridge and lighthouse |
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| The footbridge (and three pics below) |
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| Lighthouse |
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| Lighthouse and footbridge |
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| At Ireland's most southerly point |
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| An old shed |
See also on this trip:
See also on this trip:
One Day in West Cork
Baltimore Children Learning The Waves.
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