Galway, Ireland
Top Spots in and near Galway
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Galway, Ireland
Bike around Inis Mór
5.05 miTo book a ticket to Inis Mór, I suggest going online to http://www.aranislandferries.c... This way you will know for sure that you have a spot, and won't have to wait in line. You will need to pick up your ticket from Kinlay Hostel in Galway City, next to the main square. I would recommend arrivi...Read more -
Clare, Ireland
Hike the Mullaghmore Loop
4.7 mi / 459.3 ft gainThis trail in Burren National Park traverses the limestone pavement typical of the Burren and summits Mullaghmore Mountain with a beautiful view of the unique geology of the area. This loop climbs 140 m (460 ft), is 7.5 km (4.7 mi), will take about 3 hours, and is difficult due to the rocky and p...Read more -
Clare, Ireland
Hike the Coastal Path from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher
5.0This walk is part of the 18km (11 mi) Coastal Path connecting the villages of Doolin and Liscanoor, and enables you to enjoy the coastal cliffs of County Clare without the crowds that the Cliffs of Moher draws or paying the entrance/parking fee for the Cliffs. The section from Doolin to the Cliff...Read more -
Clare, Ireland
Walk Along the Cliffs of Moher
5.0The best way to do this, or the easiest, would be by booking a tour. There is no bus that goes out to here, so you would have to rent a car otherwise. If you are staying in Dublin, you can book a tour at the Paddy Wagon Travel Agency for about 35 Euros. It's just on the main road by the giant met...Read more -
Galway, Ireland
Explore Connemara National Park
5.6 mi / 1640.4 ft gainScott and I took a road trip around Ireland and found Connemara National Park when we left Galway in the western part of the country. From Galway, if you take N59 from Clifden to Letterfrack the park is about 93 kms away and worth the drive! Entry into the park and the visitor center exhibits are...Read more -
Galway, Ireland
Hike Diamond Hill, Connemara NP
4.2 mi / 908.8 ft gainAn easy yet beautiful hike to the top of Connemara valley. It will take you about 3h to do the loop. Be careful of the wind because it can be really strong! The path is really easy to follow, you will have a lot of signs everywhere.In the summer the place is crowded but there is not so much peopl...Read more