R478 (Republic of Ireland)
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R 478 | ||||
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| Bóthar R478 (Irish) | ||||
| File:Field and homes north of the R478 - geograph.org.uk - 859089.jpg R478 near Doolin Holiday Village | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Length | 21.8 km[1][2] (13.5 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| From |  R476 at Gowlaun Bridge, County Clare | |||
| To |  N67 at Ennistimon Road, Lahinch | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | Republic of Ireland | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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The R478 is a regional road in Ireland. It is a loop road from the N67 in County Clare.[1][2] Part of the road is on the Wild Atlantic Way.[3] The road passes along, and is the only road access to, the Cliffs of Moher.[4]
The R478 travels west from the R476 near Lisdoonvarna. After passing the Cliffs of Moher and Liscannor, the road rejoins the N67 in Lahinch. The R478 is 21.8 km (13.5 mi) long.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Google (12 May 2016). "an tSráid Mhór to Liscannor Rd" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ a b "S.I. No. 54/2012 – Roads Act 1993 (Classification of Regional Roads) Order 2012". Government of Ireland. 28 Feb 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "Wild Atlantic Way: Self-Drive Burren Tour". Fáilte Ireland. Retrieved 1 Jun 2016.
- ^ Poole, Susan; Gallagher, Lyn (2008). AA Best Drives Ireland. The Automobile Association. p. 9. ISBN 978-0-7495-4430-0.