Discover Mullaghmore

Mullaghmore combines a small seaside village with a striking coastal landscape and a range of ways to experience the area. The peninsula reaches out into the North Atlantic; trails at Mullaghmore Head, surfing opportunities and trips out to sea each offer something different. In the village, there are bars and cafés by the sea, as well as a picturesque stone harbour. When planning your holiday, you can consider whether you would like to focus on coastal trails, water sports, maritime excursions or the character of the village.

Coastal trails and views

One way to explore the landscape is the Mullaghmore Head Loop. The route follows trails and local roads around Mullaghmore Head and offers coastal views and a panorama of Counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. There is also a walking route along the coast of Mullaghmore Head. If you enjoy walking, you can make these routes a focus of your trip and consider how important the coastal landscape is to your holiday when choosing where to stay.

Nearby, there is a white sand beach at Mullaghmore Head. Mullaghmore Beach is beside the village of Mullaghmore. This beach and coastal landscape adds another reason to visit, without hiking or water sports having to define your stay.

Classiebawn Castle and the coast

A striking local landmark is Classiebawn Castle. It was built in 1874 and designed by architect Rawson Carroll for Lord Palmerston. Its style is dramatically Scottish baronial. The castle occupies a spectacular, secluded location by the sea and dominates the skyline for miles around. Mullaghmore Beach is overlooked by Classiebawn Castle, which stands on a promontory. Here, beach, sea and historic architecture come together in the landscape—a different focus from the active experiences around the Head.

Surfing and experiences on the water

Mullaghmore Head is considered Ireland’s ultimate big-wave destination. Surf lessons are available at the Head, and windsurfing is also possible nearby. The options range from an interest in surfing to lessons and other water sports. Kiwi Girl Mullaghmore also offers big-wave surfing support, with transport aboard the M.V. Kiwi Girl for photographers and journalists. This service is for a specific purpose and is distinct from the surf lessons.

Kiwi Girl Mullaghmore offers more activities on the water, including introductory dives for beginners and safaris to observe dolphins, seals, seabirds and whales. General deep-sea fishing trips are available for two hours or a full day. Full-day boat hire on the M.V. Kiwi Girl is also offered. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Mullaghmore, these different options can help you decide: would you like to explore the coast on foot, try water sports or plan a trip out to sea? The activities are varied; you do not have to centre your stay around just one of them.

Village life and getting there

The stone harbour and the bars and cafés by the sea give the village its own maritime character. Together with the beach beside the village, they offer a contrast to the activities at Mullaghmore Head and the trips on the water. When choosing accommodation, you can first decide whether the village atmosphere or coastal and outdoor experiences matter more for your trip.

Mullaghmore is accessible by Local Link bus. This is one specific way to get there that you can take into account when planning. For more places to discover: Strandhill, Tobercurry, Ballinphull, Curry, Geevagh, Inishcrone, Cliffony and Sligo.

For the wider travel overview: County Sligo.