The "Wild Atlantic Way" in Co.Clare from the Shannon in the South to the Burren in the North
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- from the North (Bellharbour)to the South (Killimer) here
Coming from Co Kerry via the Shannon Ferry you enter Co Clare here
The Wild Atlantic way is leaving the N67 and brings you along the estuary to Cappa pier
Coming from Cappa you'll pass the Marina. Boat trips to Scattery Island and Dolphin watching tours begin here.
The island is home to a lighthouse, a ruined monastery, an Irish round tower and the remains of an artillery battery.
The market square in Kilrush
This museum tells you about live in west Clare during the Landlord times
Next stop is Kilkee with its beautiful sheltered beach
This amazing cliff scenery can be reached on a short walk from the north end of Kilkee
The walk from the parking at Kilkee's West end is one of Ireland's most beautiful Cliff walks and shouldn't be missed
Taking the scenic route (Loop Head Drive) out of Kilkee brings you to this fantastic Cliff scenery
The scenery along the Loop Head Drive
Only one of the bridges is still intact. The storm scenes of "Ryan's Daughter" where filmed here.
In the 19th century, the landlords of Loop Head refused to give over a site for the building of a church for Roman Catholic worship in Kilbaha. The local priest at the time came up with the idea of celebrating mass on the foreshore, which is no man’s land. In 1852, he oversaw the building of a Little Ark – a wooden box on wheels, containing an altar – which could be rolled onto the beach at low tide.
at the tip of the peninsula, can be visited in summer. The walk along the coast around the lighthouse is a must. This is also an excellent spot for bird, dolphin and whale watching
Coming back to the Shannon Estuary you'll pass Kilbaha. Time for a pint in one of the two inns there!
This narrow coast road brings you along the estuary to Carrigaholt
with a ruined castle and a little fishing port. Needless to say that the restaurants & pubs here are great for seafood. Dolphin watching tours take place here in summer.
Coming from Kilkee you'll pass this little gem which is not signposted but offers beautiful cliff scenery. 
Before getting to Doonbeg the Wild Atlantic Way brings you to White Strand, a beautiful safe beach
Watersports and golfing are the major activities here, but this little village is also known for its various festivals
river walk and castle; pedal boats can be hired here
a three day Jazz festival is taking place early June each year
The road passes Doughmore beach; don't miss the small turn off to the beach - it is the only access to one of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland
You're getting back to the Atlantic coast at Quilty - usually you get to see the Cliffs of Moher from here in the distance
Take the little detour to the pier in Seafield, enclosed by two sandy beaches. This is also a great place for bird watching.
The main beach in Seafield, always quiet. 
A favourite spot for surfers and swimmers alike, with big waves rolling in from the Atlantic
You might take the little detour to Miltown Malbay with its colorful shop fronts. The Willy Clancy Summer School takes place here in July each year attracting thousands of fans of Irish traditional music & dance
Another little beach with safe bathing spots
The Cliffs of Moher are getting closer while driving along the coast to the North
Coming into Lahinch the long beach is the first thing you'll notice. Again a favourite spot for surfers, surfing schools provide lessons and the equipment. Lahinch also has two popular golf courses
You'll pass this village on the way to the Cliffs of Moher. The new Moher Cliff walk starts a couple of kms northwest of Liscannor - the cheapest and most impressing way to experience the Cliffs
One of ireland's premier tourist destinations, so be prepared for crowds. You can avoid these and the high entry fees if you come after 7 pm in the evening - or by foot on the Cliff walk
The first sight you get of Doolin - with the Aran Islands and Connemara hills on the horizon
Pubs have traditional sessions here every evening all year round; a favourite night out for tourists
The small boat takes you from Doolin pier to the Aran Islands on a day trip which you won't forget - especially on the windy days ;)
The coastal drive will bring you to the amazing karst landscape of the Burren. 
While on the coast road you'll pass Fanore with another beautiful bathing and surfing beach - and the hills of Connemara in the distance 
The Burren is renowned for its remarkable assemblage of plants which you wouldn't expect here. The grykes (crevices) provide moist shelter allowing for many rare Irish species, some of which are only found in this area 
Donkeys are common, but the Burren also hosts wild goats which are more difficult to find. 
The harbour in Ballyvaughan, another popular stopover with good restaurants and accommodation
The most famous of all dolmens can be reached on a short detour from Ballyvaughan
The drive continues along Galway Bay to Bellharbour
Corcomroe Abbey is an early 13th-century Cistercian monastery nestled in a green valley amidst the rocky hills 
Before leaving co Clare you'll pass Abbey Hill. A short climb up the hill and you can enjoy a great view of Galway bay and your next destination on the Wild Atlantic Way!
