Mizen Head via Schull.

Monday 27th May 2024

Today is our 15th wedding anniversary and when we were in Waterford we bought a piece of “ crystal” to celebrate our anniversary.

We stoped en route to Mizen at the small town of Schull, we parked up at the harbour which is a free motorhome stopover.

The “scenic route” from Schull to Mizen Head is narrow and some people express concerns about driving along it, we must be lucky, we only met a cyclist, a delivery van and a kamikaze Post Office Van who had to perform an emergency stop to avoid us and then reverse up. On arrival I was amazed how busy it was with lots of cars and motorhomes. As a I write this there are 10 of us staying overnight, well it is free😊

Mizen Head is traditionally described as the most southern point of mainland Ireland ( although not quite accurate) accessible would probably be more accurate.Mizen Head encompasses a dramatic footbridge which provides the only access to the lighthouse and signal station, it is a 10 minute walk from the Visitors Centre/ car park, on your return there is an uphill flight of 99 steps. Mizen Head Signal Station had the first radio beacon in Ireland and was one of the first Marconi telegraph stations.

Fastnet Lighthouse is just off the coast and is visible from Homer.