Erris Head
Erris Head (Irish: Ceann Iorrais) is a promontory at the northernmost tip of the Mullet Peninsula, located in the barony of Erris in northwest County Mayo, Ireland. It is a well known and recognised landmark used by mariners and weather forecasters, and is also a scenic viewpoint, with an unobstructed view of the Atlantic Ocean and steep rocky cliffs. It is not served by any road and can only be reached by crossing a number of fields.
| Erris Head | |
|---|---|
| Ceann Iorrais | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Erris Head | |
Map of Ireland | |
| Location | County Mayo, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°18′05″N 9°59′50″W |
| Governing body | National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland) |
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