Mizen Head Signal Station in West Cork is Ireland's most south-westerly point and is a dramatic and breath-taking stop on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

A Signature Discovery Point on the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit the Arched Bridge, the 99 Steps, and the New Paths to fabulous views of Dunlough Bay and the Sea Arch. See the Keepers’ Quarters and Marconi Room, Mizen Head Visitor Centre with Fastnet Lighthouse Scale Model, Navigational Aids Simulator, Displays about Geology, Whales, Shipwreaks and more.

Gift Shop on-site and delicious food at the Mizen Café.

Mizen Information and e-Centre on Main Street, Goleen (10kms away), offers information, gifts, coffee, WiFi, office services, hot desks and restrooms.

Highlights
  • Ireland’s most south-westerly point, along the Wild Atlantic Way
  • Enjoy walks over the Arched bridge, and fenced cliff walks with sea views
  • See the Keepers’ Quarters, exhibition and memorabilia like maps, photos, videos
  • Learn about safety at sea and see the navigational simulator
  • Find out about shipwrecks, geology, flowers, birds and tides
  • Audio visual presentation through English
  • Fantastic views along Ireland’s rugged coastline
  • The chance to see whales, dolphins, seals and other marine wildlife
Open

Go to www.mizenhead.ie for opening times

 

Prices

Admission Rates Apply

See website for details

Useful Information

DINING / REFRESHMENTS: Café serving home-made light lunches, snacks, tea and coffee.

SHOPPING: Gift shop selling maritime souvenirs, toys, books and cards.

PARKING: Car parking and coach parking on-site.

 

Getting There

From Bantry:
Travel through Durrus taking the left fork towards Goleen. Continue to the end of the road and turn right at the T junction. Go through Goleen and continue until you see the sign for Mizen Head Drive.

From Skibbereen:
Follow the signs for N71 until you reach Ballydehob. Go straight on and follow the signs for Mizen Head Drive. Follow the route R592 through Schull, through Goleen and continue until you see the sign for Mizen Head Drive

Map Location: 51.451561, -9.811228
Contact Mizen Head Signal Station

Mizen Head Signal Station, Goleen, Co. Cork, Ireland


Eircode: P81 NY52
T: +353 (0)28 35000
E: info@mizenhead.ie
W: www.mizenhead.ie
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