Ireland Sheep's Head Lighthouse
Being part of the famous 'Wild Atlantic Way' the Sheep's Head Peninsula is home to quite a few incredible places one of them being the Lighthouse which shares it's name with the peninsula. Two trails lead to the lighthouse one of them being an easier one where you come across a beautiful lake and of course some sheeps here and there. At the end of the trails you can climb the stairs to the lighthouse and get rewarded with beautiful views over the ocean and to the Beara Peninsula.
Photography Tips
Tripod isn't always necessary.
Filters can be useful depending on the conditions and daytime. CPL and/or ND filters are always a good thing to carry with you.
Taking different types of lenses when going there is also a good choice.
Filters can be useful depending on the conditions and daytime. CPL and/or ND filters are always a good thing to carry with you.
Taking different types of lenses when going there is also a good choice.
Travel Information
The Sheep's Head is around 27km west of Durrus. Free parking is available at 'Bernie's Cupan Tae' café. Hiking boots are advisable.
The trails to the Lighthouse are part of the 'Sheep's Head Way' so you can also follow the yellow markers along the peninsula to get there.
The trails to the Lighthouse are part of the 'Sheep's Head Way' so you can also follow the yellow markers along the peninsula to get there.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunset in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
08:06 - 16:44
| current local time: 23:12
Photo Themes
atlantic ocean
Bay
Landscape
lighthouse
nature
Ocean view
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