Benwee Head, also known as “Yellow Cliffs”, is located in County Mayo. It’s a group of cliffs, rocks and arches facing the ocean. The view is remarkable, providing one of the finest coastal vantage points in the region. These cliffs dominate Broadhaven Bay. The cliffs have trails where you can enjoy a short hike. A must-do!
Benwee’s cliffs can be enjoyed from the sea, or from land. It’s a fascinating sight: majestic cliffs, craggy headlands, rocky coves and jagged chimneys offer a surprising landscape, where marine nature has completely taken over the rock.
Rising to 304 metres, the cliffs are constantly battered by the waves, with varying degrees of violence. The strangely yellow rock adds a very different touch from other Irish cliffs, and contrasts wonderfully with the surrounding greenery. The sheer cliff face seems to fall sheer into the ocean, in a dizzying plunge.
And don’t miss the “Stags of Broadhaven” at Benwee Head. This is a group of four steep rocky islets reaching almost 100 meters above sea level. The latter are located offshore, 2km north of Benwee Head, and are a site of ornithological importance. The view is magical, come rain or shine: you almost wonder what these rocks are doing out at sea!
There are several walks to choose from, depending on your level and length of stay. The trails circle the entire cliff, and are marked with red, green and blue arrows depending on the type of walk the individual or group wishes to follow. Don’t hesitate to leave well covered, and above all with good hiking boots. Avoid the area in stormy or bad weather: some places can be dangerous.
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