23 Stunning Photos Of The Wild Atlantic Way That Prove Why West Is Best

You hardly need to be reminded that Ireland is the most beautiful country in the world, do you?

Well. Just in case you do – in case your faith has somehow erred – we’ve raided the stunning Wild Atlantic Way Instagram account to bring you some of its highlights.

These pics will make you proud to be from this island – so feast your eyes on them, and enjoy.

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At the western tip of County Clare you’ll find Loop Head Peninsula. Travel along Loop Head Drive to the western end of the peninsula to see its famous lighthouse, which sits on land dotted with colourful wild flowers Picture by @RaymondFogarty #adventurephotography #ireland #loophead #roadtrip #drone #wildatlanticway #clare #loveireland #aerial #landscape #sea #lighthouse

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 19, 2016 at 2:06am PST

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#landscape #dolphin #rural #wild #kerry #wildatlanticway #inspireland_ #ireland #loveireland #sea #boat #fungie #dingle

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 17, 2016 at 1:01am PST

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Sunset at Galley Head Lighthouse West Cork, Ireland. picture by @kieranhayesphotography #cork #lighthouse #sunset #galleyhead #ireland #loveireland #wildatlanticway #love #atlantic #wildatlanticwaycork #sky #sea #romance

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 14, 2016 at 5:07am PST

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The magnificent Mount Errigal in County Donegal, is the tallest peak of the Derryveagh Mountains #ireland #irish #irishcountryside #irishpictures #irishphotos #irishinfo #loveireland #wildatlanticway #donegal #mounterrigal #dunlewey #flowers

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 15, 2016 at 3:28am PST

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Be encapsulated by the wildness of the Atlantic Ocean and sense of remoteness along this spectacular stretch of the County Clare coastline. #ireland #irish #irishcountryside #irishpictures #irishphotos #irishinfo #loveireland #wildatlanticway #clare #kilkeecliffs #sun #loophead #scenic

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 16, 2016 at 1:24am PST

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In the heart of Connemara is the stunning Killary Harbour. Here, you will find some of the most dramatic scenery in Ireland. #connemara #galway #wildatlanticway #ireland #scenic #Killary #rainbow #insta_ireland #mountain #beauty

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 13, 2016 at 12:44am PST

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Slea Head along the Wild Atlantic Way is the westernmost part of the Dingle Peninsula picture by @irish_air_corps_official #landscape #sky #rural #wild #dingle #kerry #wildatlanticway #inspireland_ #ireland #loveireland #sea #aerial #mountains

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 12, 2016 at 4:08am PST

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The stunning Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, in Connemara, County Galway, Picture by @john.b.simitopoulos #kylemoreabbey #galway #Connemara #landscape #iconicimage #instaireland #insta_ireland #wildatlanticway #inspireland_ #ireland #loveireland #instapic #castle

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 11, 2016 at 2:34am PST

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Stunning sunset pic at #sligo on the #wildatlanticway [Pic via @irelandscenic] #ireland #sunset #instapic #inspiration

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Jan 26, 2016 at 3:09pm PST

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Thewildatlanticway The spectacular Lough Inagh in Connemara [Pic via @jacqui_kilmartin] #wildatlanticway #ireland #mountain #galway #scenery #walk #instapic #inspiration #travel #atlantic #connemara #loveireland

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 2, 2016 at 2:50am PST

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What a view! This scene from the top of Mount Errigal surveying the incredible beauty of Donegal’s coastline along the #wildatlanticway will take your breath away! [Pic via @daveod7] #donegal #ireland #loveireland #mountain #view #scenery #errigal #night #sky

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Jan 20, 2016 at 12:43pm PST

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The picturesque after-sunset scene at the beautiful quays of Westport in Mayo along the #wildatlanticway. [Pic via @coogs72] #westport #mayo #night #ireland #serene #quays #sky #2016

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Jan 19, 2016 at 1:34pm PST

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The #WildAtlanticWay’s Southern Peninsulas brim with that edge of the world feel. Great walking country and breathtaking views unfold at every turn. #kerry #cork #ireland #scenic #views #instapic #travel #holidays

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Jan 15, 2016 at 11:38am PST

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A home at the end of the world, this traditional cottage stands at the Bloody Foreland in Donegal on the #wildatlanticway [Pic via @rory_odonnell] #donegal #ireland #scenery #cottage #coast #ocean #atlantic #loveireland #travel #instapic #inspiration

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Jan 30, 2016 at 12:02pm PST

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The Skellig Islands, Skellig Michael and Small Skellig, stand aloof in the Atlantic Ocean some 13km southwest of Valentia Island, County Kerry. The islands also feature in the new Star Wars Film. #starwars #kerry #islands #Ireland #filmlocations #LoveIreland #Sky #travel #wildatlanticway #skelligs

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 8, 2016 at 9:42am PST

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The Bloody Foreland Walk in North West Donegal, is named for the rich red hue that illuminates the area when the sun shines and from the russet-coloured ferns that cover the hillside in autumn #wildatlanticway #ireland #mountain #donegal #sheep #sea #landscape #scenery #walk #instapic #inspiration #travel #atlantic #coastal #walks #loveireland

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 3, 2016 at 1:05am PST

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A mecca for those who simply want to feel the reinvigoration of saltwater spray, find out more about The Surf Coast of the Wild Atlantic Way #wildatlanticway #sligo #ireland #travel #surfing #water #beach #discover #waves #loveireland

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Jan 25, 2016 at 1:52pm PST

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Beautifully framed by spectacular mountain peaks, the Fjords at Killary Harbour are located in the heart of the country’s famous Connemara landscape. #wildatlanticway #galway #killary #ireland #mountain #instapic

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Jan 21, 2016 at 12:38pm PST

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Keem Bay is a sheltered rural beach surrounded by cliffs on Achill, Ireland’s largest island. Located at the head of a valley between the cliffs of Benmore and Croaghaun Mountain (Pic via @neuromik) #achill #island #mayo #keem #ocean #wildatlanticway #atlantic #travel #ontheroad #sea #landscape #wild #beach #drive

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 4, 2016 at 3:56am PST

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Situated on the south west coast of County Donegal, the Slieve League Cliffs are said to be the one of the highest and finest marine cliffs in Europe. Picture by @petermaynephoto #slieveleague #cliffs #donegal #countydonegal #instadonegal #instaireland #insta_ireland #wildatlanticway #inspireland_ #ireland #ireland_gram #loveireland #loves_ireland #instapic #atlantic

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 10, 2016 at 12:01am PST

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On the west coast of Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher are one of the most outstanding coastal features of Ireland and one of the biggest Tourist Attractions #wildatlanticway#cliffsofmoher #ireland #atlantic #ocean #travel #loveireland #clare #travel #instatravel #cliffs

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Feb 6, 2016 at 2:08am PST

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The very last #WildAtlanticWay sunset of the year, how will you spend your New Year’s Eve? #newyearseve #ireland

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Dec 31, 2015 at 10:36am PST

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Do you think it might be a White Christmas on the #WildAtlanticWay this year? #christmas #whitechristmas #snow #ireland #festive #mountain

A post shared by Wild Atlantic Way (@thewildatlanticway) on Dec 20, 2015 at 8:00am PST