The late Summer and Autumn is the best time for seeing whales in this area - Minke & Fin Whales. We do have a resident group of bottlenose dolphins, though, all year round - the largest group is Europe. There are... More
The late Summer and Autumn is the best time for seeing whales in this area - Minke & Fin Whales. We do have a resident group of bottlenose dolphins, though, all year round - the largest group is Europe. There are approximately 200 bottlenose dolphins in this group at the Mouth of the Shannon. Our boat trips are the best way to see them (April - October) but it is sometimes possible to see them from Loop Head (the walk around the point beyond the lighthouse - a Signature Point on the Wild Atlantic Way) with a pair of binoculars and a good deal of patience. Look for bird activity, as the dolphins feed in the same areas as the seabirds. Even if you don't meet a whale, you will certainly enjoy the wild and beautiful remoteness of the Loop Head Peninsula.
