Who built Mizen Bridge?

Messrs Thorne and Co.
W11 | Mizen Foot Bridge On October 18th 1907 sanction was given for the erection of a footbridge to be built by Messrs Thorne and Co. at a cost of £1272. It was unusual because it was a very early design made of reinforced concrete. This had a longer lifespan than steel in the salty fog and sea spray.

Where is the Mizen Bridge?

The new Mizen Head Footbridge is a reinforced concrete through-arch structure that spans 50m across a sea gorge to connect the island of Cloghán, at the tip of Mizen Head, with the mainland in South-west Cork, Republic of Ireland.

Is Mizen Head worth visiting?

Mizen Head is one of the Signature Discovery Points on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, making it a must-see sight along this spectacular driving route. It is Ireland’s most southwesterly point, so you’ll need to journey along the narrow winding roads of the the Mizen Peninsula to make your way here.

How long is the Mizen Head walk?

around 1-2 hours
A typical visit to Mizen Head should last around 1-2 hours, but of course you can spend as long as you want!

When was the new Mizen Head Bridge built?

The Mizen Head Footbridge is a reinforced concrete through-arch structure which provides access to a lighthouse at the tip of Mizen Head in the south west of County Cork. The current bridge was constructed during 2009 and 2010 to replace an older bridge which had existed for almost a century.

Why was Mizen Head the first sight of Europe?

One of the main transatlantic shipping routes passes close by to the south, and Mizen Head was, for many seafarers, the first (or last) sight of Europe. The tip of the peninsula is almost an island, cut off by a deep chasm, now spanned by a bridge; this gives access to an old signal station, a weather station, and a lighthouse.

What to see and do at Mizen Head?

From the Car park and Visitor Centre, the Signal Station is a ten minute walk along the path, down the 99 steps and across the Arched Bridge, the Mizen is famous for its wildflowers and sightings of wildlife, dolphins, whales, seals, gannets, kittiwakes, choughs – the bird migration north-south flight path is just a mile off shore.

Is the Mizen Head Signal Station open to the public?

Mizen Head Signal Station, built to save lives off the treacherous rocks at Ireland’s most south-westerly point, five miles from Goleen, is open to the public.

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