Geosites Archives - Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark

A grassy landscape in the Geological Garden of Copper Coast features large rocks arranged in a circular formation, with an informational sign nearby. Rolling hills are visible in the background, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Geological Garden

A ruined stone tower, reminiscent of Dunhill Castle, stands on a rocky hill covered in ivy and bathed in warm sunset light. The landscape along the Copper Coast features grassy fields and distant trees beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Dunhill Castle

Nestled in a lush green forest clearing, the Gaulstown Dolmen stands as a prehistoric stone structure along the picturesque Copper Coast. Large flat stones form this small portal tomb, framed by trees with vibrant green leaves under a clear sky.

Gaulstown Dolmen

A winding wooden boardwalk traverses the grassy expanse of Fenor Bog, surrounded by lush vegetation and distant hills under the cloudy sky of the Copper Coast.

Fenor Bog

A scenic view of Kilmurrin Cove on the Copper Coast reveals calm blue waters and rugged cliffs. In the foreground, dry plants and grasses overlook the beach, while green fields stretch across the headland under a clear blue sky.

Kilmurrin Cove

A serene beach scene at Stradbally Cove, with a sandy shore surrounded by rocky outcrops and green hills under a cloudy sky. The ocean is visible in the background, creating a calm and natural atmosphere.

Stradbally Cove

A scenic view of Ballydwan Bay on the Copper Coast features large, jagged rock formations in the foreground, surrounded by calm sea waters. The background showcases a dramatic cliff under a cloudy sky, creating a serene and picturesque landscape.

Ballydwan Bay

Coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and green hills meeting the sea at Knockmahon Cove. Pink wildflowers and grass adorn the foreground, while the ocean stretches to the horizon beneath a light gray sky.

Knockmahon & Stage Cove

A coastal landscape featuring the historic stone ruins of Tankardstown, including a tall chimney and partially standing buildings. Green grass surrounds the scene, with the sea and a cloudy sky providing a dramatic backdrop.

Tankardstown

A tall, rugged sea stack stands prominently on Tra na mBo beach, with cliffs and the ocean in the background under a cloudy sky. The shoreline is covered in seaweed and pebbles, capturing the wild essence of this enchanting coastal landscape.

Tra na mBo and Bunmahon Head