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'''Leithinis an Mhuirthead (the Mullet Peninsula)—also known as an Mhuirthead ( the Mullet) —is a peninsula in the barony of Iorras (Erris) in the Gaelteacht in County Mayo. It consists of a large promontory connected to the mainland at Béal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet) by a narrow isthmus. Ceann an Eannaigh (Annagh Head) is due west of Béal an Mhuirthead. It gets its name from the nearby marsh which is a nature reserve.''' | '''Leithinis an Mhuirthead (the Mullet Peninsula)—also known as an Mhuirthead ( the Mullet) —is a peninsula in the barony of Iorras (Erris) in the Gaelteacht in County Mayo. It consists of a large promontory connected to the mainland at Béal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet) by a narrow isthmus. Ceann an Eannaigh (Annagh Head) is due west of Béal an Mhuirthead. It gets its name from the nearby marsh which is a nature reserve.''' | ||
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| − | '''Starting from American Street in Béal an Mhuirhead turn left onto R313. Drive along the strand and take the first turn left. Follow this to a church on the left side and 300m after this take the road that veers off left. Follow to the end of this road where there is room to park. | + | '''Starting from American Street in Béal an Mhuirhead turn left onto R313. Drive along the strand and take the first turn left. Follow this to a church on the left side and 300m after this take the road that veers off left. Follow to the end of this road where there is room to park. This is a point on the Wild Atlantic Way so park considerately. The climbs are a a short walk away across open ground''' |
| − | The climbs are a a short walk away across open ground | + | [[File:Ceann an eannaigh.png|alt=|center|frameless|500x500px]] |
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Revision as of 20:52, 21 January 2022
Leithinis an Mhuirthead (the Mullet Peninsula)—also known as an Mhuirthead ( the Mullet) —is a peninsula in the barony of Iorras (Erris) in the Gaelteacht in County Mayo. It consists of a large promontory connected to the mainland at Béal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet) by a narrow isthmus. Ceann an Eannaigh (Annagh Head) is due west of Béal an Mhuirthead. It gets its name from the nearby marsh which is a nature reserve. Getting there Starting from American Street in Béal an Mhuirhead turn left onto R313. Drive along the strand and take the first turn left. Follow this to a church on the left side and 300m after this take the road that veers off left. Follow to the end of this road where there is room to park. This is a point on the Wild Atlantic Way so park considerately. The climbs are a a short walk away across open ground
