The visitor centre also unpacks the amazing geology, archaeology, botany and wildlife of the unique Neolithic landscape and lets you investigate why bogs are formed and the huge influence a subtle change in climate can bring about.
Guided walking tours of the site are available, and there is a tearoom for refreshments.
The award-winning visitor centre is set against the stunning scenery of north County Mayo. Rugged cliffs, rust-coloured boglands, some of the most dramatic rock formations in Ireland and the majestic ocean views make a visit here something special.
A viewing platform has been erected beside the visitor centre among the 110m-high cliffs, offering epic panoramas. Standing on the cliffside, with the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean stretching into the horizon, feels like standing at the edge of the world.
When at the Stone Age site, a tour along the Céide Coast, regarded as one of the wildest parts of the Wild Atlantic Way, is well recommended, while another great way to delve into the Céide Fields story is to head to the nearby Belderrig Valley Experience.
This fascinating walk unpacks the science, history and folklore that underpin the archaeological marvel. The tour is run by Professor Séamus Caulfield, who has close ties to the Céide Fields site, as it was his father who discovered the remains of the stone walls back in 1934.
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