viewpoint in Sligo, Ireland

Mullaghmore Head

Where big-wave surfers ride some of Europe's tallest waves, under the ruins of Classiebawn Castle.

Worth the wander

Mullaghmore Head is a small peninsula in north Sligo that has become one of the world's premier big-wave surf spots, with waves recorded over 18 metres, overlooked by the 19th-century Classiebawn Castle.

Quick answers

Cost: Free
Time and distance: Headland walk; 30-60 min
Parking: Free car park near Mullaghmore Harbour

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Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo