Malin Head, Coastal headland in County Donegal, Ireland
Malin Head is a cape on the northern coast of County Donegal with steep cliffs rising from the Atlantic Ocean. The headland includes notable features such as Hell's Hole cavern and a natural rock arch.
During World War II the British government installed radio direction finding equipment at this cape to monitor North Atlantic naval activities. This military use shaped the site for several years.
The ancient stone tower at Banba's Crown connects this place to Irish mythology, where Banba was a goddess in the Tuatha Dé Danann stories. The structure remains visible today as a mark of these old beliefs.
Reach this place via coastal roads from Lagg village, with parking available near Banba's Crown observation point. Access is straightforward, but paths can become slippery and windy in poor weather.
A weather station at this site has collected continuous weather data since 1885, recording maritime conditions off Ireland's northern coast. This long record of measurements makes it valuable for weather research.
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