A short walk around the harbour, bridge and channel-side of Portmagee, the fishing village that has served for centuries as the mainland gateway to the Skellig Islands. The route takes in the Maurice O'Neill Memorial Bridge, the tiny early-medieval monastic island of Illaunloughan in the channel, and the Skellig Experience visitor centre on Valentia — with Skellig Michael itself included only as a disclosed, weather-dependent boat-tour stop, not a walking destination. Looking for things to do in Portmagee? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Portmagee Harbour
Maurice O'Neill Memorial Bridge
Illaunloughan Monastic Island
The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
Skellig Michael (Sceilig Mhichíl)
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →