Landing Site of the First Transatlantic Flight
A strange egg in a mucky bog of western Ireland marks the spot of an aviation milestone.

šŸ“œ Site where Alcock and Brown completed the first nonstop transatlantic flight in 1919. šŸ” Marked by concrete ruins, an egg-shaped cairn, and nearby Marconi radio station, which sent the first transatlantic messages.

Why Go

āœˆļø Learn about aviation history and explore this landmark
šŸš¶ Enjoy a three-mile circular walk with information boards
šŸ“ø See peculiar egg-shaped cairn and concrete ruins
šŸ“” Explore the ruins of the Marconi radio station
šŸ’” Discover a major milestone in aviation and telegraphy
šŸžļø Experience the windswept western Ireland landscape

Why Avoid

āš ļø Narrow, rutted road access
šŸ’Ø Windswept, desolate location, might feel quiet

Tips

šŸš— Drive south of Clifden on Marconi Street.
šŸ§­ Alcock and Brown memorial is 1.5 miles north on an unnamed road.

šŸ…æļø Parking Free roadside, but the road is narrow and rutted.

Last updated 28 days ago

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