Whitestrand Headland Walk
Walking Trail · Clare
Whitestrand Headland Walk is a 3.5 km easy waymarked loop in Clare, starting near Miltown Malbay.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Beach car park, near Miltown Malbay.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.86861, -9.42775
- Irish Grid reference
- R 03915 80671
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
TFI bus to Miltown Malbay
About the trail
A coastal walk, taking in views of the Aran Islands and Galway coast.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Miltown Malbay Development Company
email | [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Burren Way 8.9 km away · 118.8 km trail
- Doolin Cycle Hub Loop 1 15 km away · 18.2 km trail
- Doolin Cycle Hub Loop 2 15 km away · 37.5 km trail
- Doolin Cycle Hub Loop 3 15 km away · 42.7 km trail
- Doolin Cycle Hub Loop 4 15 km away · 46.4 km trail
- Cloontabonniv Bog Walk 16 km away · 6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Whitestrand Headland Walk?
3.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Whitestrand Headland Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Whitestrand Headland Walk start?
Starts at Beach car park, near Miltown Malbay. The trailhead is at 52.86861, -9.42775 (Irish Grid R 03915 80671).
Can you bring a dog on the Whitestrand Headland Walk?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Whitestrand Headland Walk without a car?
TFI bus to Miltown Malbay.
Who manages the Whitestrand Headland Walk?
Miltown Malbay Development Company. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Clare
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.