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Keem Bay Beach – View of Achill Head Cliffs loop from Dooagh

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Keem Bay Beach – View of Achill Head Cliffs loop from Dooagh

Moderate

5.0

(2)

13

hikers

Keem Bay Beach – View of Achill Head Cliffs loop from Dooagh

03:24

11.1km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.05 km

Keem Bay

Highlight • Beach

Tucked into the far end of Achill Island sits the paradise beach of Keem Bay that would not look out of place in the Caribbean.

Sitting beneath the large green …

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2

3.42 km

Fohernachliliabhary

Highlight • Summit

3

4.74 km

Keem Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

A very nice beach. Very remote. The wind was too strong for swimming.
The beach is made of a very fine sand in a bright yellow tone. Nearly white. The …

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4

4.84 km

Keem Bay, Achill Island

Highlight • Beach

5

5.69 km

View of Achill Head Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views out to sea and up and across to Achill Head and the surrounding high peaks are simply sublime.

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6

5.98 km

View of Keem Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views down over Keem Bay and the beach are super nice and the drive to it on the road is rather interesting too!

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7

6.15 km

Stone Ruins at Glenlough Bay

Highlight • Historical Site

From here you have a great view of the bay.

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8

6.46 km

Keem Beach Public Restrooms

Highlight • Rest Area

B

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

1.39 km

614 m

369 m

Surfaces

8.89 km

1.05 km

722 m

303 m

133 m

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