Loop Head Lighthouse
Kilbaha, Ireland
The lighthouse at the tip of the Loop Head peninsula, with sea cliffs, a sea stack and dolphins often seen offshore. Tours up the tower run in summer; the road beyond Kilbaha is narrow but quiet.
- Nearest town
- Kilbaha, Ireland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 52.5610, -9.9300
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Pierce's Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover18 km from Loop Head LighthouseMotorhomes
- McEnery'sMotorhome stopover19 km from Loop Head LighthouseMotorhomes
- ParklandsMotorhome stopover20 km from Loop Head LighthouseMotorhomes
- Casey's Caravan parkMotorhome stopover20 km from Loop Head LighthouseMotorhomes
- Green Acres Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite21 km from Loop Head Lighthouse · 40 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterNo dogsWi-Fi
- Pure SpaceCampsite24 km from Loop Head Lighthouse · 2 pitchesTentsMotorhomesDogs allowed
All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Loop Head Lighthouse?
Loop Head Lighthouse is in Kilbaha, Ireland, at GPS 52.5610, -9.9300. It is about 23 km from Kilkee.
Can you camp near Loop Head Lighthouse?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Pierce's Caravan Park, about 18 km away; within 25 km there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Loop Head Lighthouse?
Loop Head Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Burren and Loop Head on the Wild Atlantic Way.
What is there to see near Loop Head Lighthouse?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cliffs of Moher (57 km), Gap of Dunloe (61 km), Slea Head Drive (61 km) and Muckross House and Gardens (68 km).
When is the best time to visit Loop Head Lighthouse?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)