Inishturk (Inis Toirc in Irish, meaning Wild Boar Island) is an inhabited island of County Mayo, in Ireland. [4] The island lies about 15 km (9 mi) off the coast; its highest point reaches 189.3 m (621.1 ft) above sea level. [2] . Between Inisturk and Clare Island lies Caher Island. It has a permanent population of 58 people. [5] .

Inishturk is a small beautiful island, 5km x 2.5km, located 9 miles (14.5km) off the west coast of Mayo. It rises boldly from the wild North Atlantic in wall-like cliffs to the northwest and steep hills to the north on which stands the ruins of the old signal tower 688 ft above sea level.

2024年1月2日 · In the guide below, you’ll discover everything from things to do on Inishturk and where to grab a bite to eat to what to see nearby. 1. Location. 2. Getting to the island. 3. A very ‘hidden’ gem. 1. Bask in beauty. 2. The Inishturk GAA pitch. 3. Saunter along the sand on some of Mayo’s finest beaches. 4.

Inishturk rises boldly from the North Atlantic in a series of sheer cliffs and steep hills, and high on their summit stands the ruins of its old Napoleonic signal tower, 722 ft above sea level. Inhabited on and off since 4000 BC, the island’s rugged pathways and trails offer hill walkers plenty of opportunities to explore.

Inishturk is a small beautiful island, 5km x 2.5km, located 9 miles (14.5km) off the west coast of Mayo. It rises boldly from the wild North Atlantic in wall-like cliffs to the northwest and steep hills to the north on which stands the ruins of the old signal tower 688 ft above sea level.

Inishturk is a small beautiful island, 5km x 2.5km, located 9 miles (14.5km) off the west coast of Mayo. It rises boldly from the wild North Atlantic in wall-like cliffs to the northwest and steep hills to the north on which stands the ruins of the old signal tower 688 ft above sea level.

2023年12月7日 · Inishturk, off County Mayo, might be small in size, but the welcome islanders offer is immense, writes Domhnall O’Donoghue.

Visit beautiful Inishturk, a small island off the west coast of Mayo between Inishbofin and Clare Island. Discover the old Napoleonic signal tower, the highest point on the island and check out the epic views from Achill to Connemara.

Rising from the Atlantic with steep, wall-like cliffs, Inishturk is a small, beautiful & unspoilt island nine miles off the Mayo coast. The tranquil and archaeologically rich island has been inhabited on and off since 4000 BC, and is home to a friendly, vibrant local community.

2023年9月1日 · Everything you need to know about exploring Inishturk Island in County Mayo. From stunning white sand beaches, to beautiful rugged scenery and incredible marine life, this is one of the most underrated islands in Ireland!