Located at the tip of the Sheep's Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland. There's a walk way that starts in a car park (Toreen) that will guide you all the way to the lighthouse. Don't be tempted to take short cuts however, as the ground is very boggy (well it was in Dec 2011) At some stage we were jumping on ground that we realised was moving, and quickly but slowly made our way back to the path! More details on the walk can be found at;
www.thesheepsheadway.com
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| Photo by Rory Bhandari |
Just when you feel you'll never get there...I suddenly I picked up pace when I saw this.
I love that moment when a lighthouse just pops into view...
The lighthouse was built in 1968. It's a seven metre high tower on a square base. The light flashes three times every fifteen seconds, and it's range is 18 miles.
The light is automated remotely via The Commisioner of Irish Lights in Dun Laoghire, Dublin.
The lighthouse is literally on the edge of a cliff. It is possible to walk all the way around as we did, but at moments it got hairy and it's a big drop!
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