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  • Walking Galway City – (Galway – County Galway ,Ireland)

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    near Galway, Connacht (Ireland)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    2.46mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofWalking Galway City – (Galway – County Galway ,Ireland) Photo ofWalking Galway City – (Galway – County Galway ,Ireland) Photo ofWalking Galway City – (Galway – County Galway ,Ireland)

    This recording is of the route walked around Galway on 14 Jun 2024 during a short visit. This recording is not intended to be a guide nor is it the best way to walk or experience the city on foot. The chosen walking rout...

  • Aughnanure Castle – (Oughterard – County Galway, Ireland)

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    near Killarone, Connacht (Ireland)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    0.90mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofAughnanure Castle – (Oughterard – County Galway, Ireland) Photo ofAughnanure Castle – (Oughterard – County Galway, Ireland) Photo ofAughnanure Castle – (Oughterard – County Galway, Ireland)

    Steeped in history since circa 1500 AD this medieval castle is an authentic fortified tower house which protected the wealthy land-owning O’Flaithbheartaigh family who were well known for attacking the Anglo-Norman defen...

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  • Walking Westport – (Westport – County Mayo, Ireland)

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    near Westport, Connacht (Ireland)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    1.39mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofWalking Westport – (Westport – County Mayo, Ireland) Photo ofWalking Westport – (Westport – County Mayo, Ireland) Photo ofWalking Westport – (Westport – County Mayo, Ireland)

    Arriving in Westport to shop a kind tourist gifted us with a full day of parking already paid for! With this gift It only seemed right to explore the town. It's colorful and vibrant and it has a bustling yet relaxed atmo...

  • Glencar Waterfall – (Glencar – County Leitrim, Ireland)

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    near Glackbaun, Connacht (Ireland)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    0.46mi
    Elevation +
    92f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofGlencar Waterfall – (Glencar – County Leitrim, Ireland) Photo ofGlencar Waterfall – (Glencar – County Leitrim, Ireland) Photo ofGlencar Waterfall – (Glencar – County Leitrim, Ireland)

    This waterfall is an easy walk from a large parking lot on the banks of the Glencar Lough. The waterfall is only a few meters away from the entrance, the boardwalk and paths are well established providing bridges, handra...

  • Queen Maeve’s Grave - Knocknaree

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    near Templbree, Connacht (Ireland)
    Author
    Virgo Hynes
    Distance
    4.70mi
    Elevation +
    981f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofQueen Maeve’s Grave - Knocknaree Photo ofQueen Maeve’s Grave - Knocknaree Photo ofQueen Maeve’s Grave - Knocknaree

    Templbree - Strandhill, Co Sligo. Beautiful walk. Varied terrain- open fields, well marked tracks, wooden tracks through the forest. Stunning vistas

  • Clifden Sky Road small loop

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    near Clifden, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    talknwalks
    Distance
    4.04mi
    Elevation +
    207f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofClifden Sky Road small loop Photo ofClifden Sky Road small loop Photo ofClifden Sky Road small loop

    Clifden sky road small loop, starting at the Alcock & Brown Hotel and finishing off back at the hotel. We stopped and started a fair bit on this walk as well as taking in the D'Arcy Monument, so it can be done much faste...

  • Aasleagh Falls – (Aasleagh – County Mayo, Ireland)

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    near Aasleagh, Connacht (Ireland)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    0.16mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAasleagh Falls – (Aasleagh – County Mayo, Ireland) Photo ofAasleagh Falls – (Aasleagh – County Mayo, Ireland) Photo ofAasleagh Falls – (Aasleagh – County Mayo, Ireland)

    This short walk to the Aasleagh Falls in county Mayo is a simple case of finding a parking and taking a short stroll to the viewing area and the bridge where one will get a clear view of the falls. Please note that there...

  • Keel - Dooagh

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    near Keel, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    paulafinan
    Distance
    9.33mi
    Elevation +
    945f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofKeel - Dooagh Photo ofKeel - Dooagh Photo ofKeel - Dooagh

    Keel to Dooagh by road , continue towards Keem by road turning right at Achill water treatment centre. Continue via stoney road to Lough Accorrey. At this point the paved track stops at the car Park & remainder of the tr...

  • Short way Cong Abbey - Ashford Castle

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    near Cong, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    rellikeon
    with Rialrc maytita
    Distance
    2.26mi
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofShort way Cong Abbey - Ashford Castle Photo ofShort way Cong Abbey - Ashford Castle Photo ofShort way Cong Abbey - Ashford Castle

    Very Short walk to discover the castle done by Mr. Guiness. Tha path start from the Cong Abbey and follow the well defined path throw the park that link Cong with the Ashford Castle following the river without enter on t...

  • Cong to Ardnageeha Woods ;return journey by lake sjore

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    near Cong, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    Red+Annie+Ali
    Distance
    4.41mi
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofCong to Ardnageeha Woods ;return journey by lake sjore Photo ofCong to Ardnageeha Woods ;return journey by lake sjore Photo ofCong to Ardnageeha Woods ;return journey by lake sjore

    Lovely quite walk. Beautiful views of lake and islands with outline of mountains in distance. Nice area for a coffee break as several benches and tables. Ali and I helped ourselves to and coffee and treats on nice dry ro...

  • Omey Island, County Galway

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    near Claddaghduff, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    Virgo Hynes
    Distance
    4.01mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofOmey Island, County Galway Photo ofOmey Island, County Galway Photo ofOmey Island, County Galway

    Irelands only underwater road. Can only be accessed 2 hours before low water to 2 hours before high water. A magical place only 600 metres off shore.

  • An Fhairche / Clonbur Forest Trail

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    near An Fhairche, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    MinxyD14
    Distance
    4.54mi
    Elevation +
    85f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofAn Fhairche / Clonbur Forest Trail Photo ofAn Fhairche / Clonbur Forest Trail Photo ofAn Fhairche / Clonbur Forest Trail

    Very easy and gentle trail with some beautiful scenery including castle ruins. Had to skip White Island due to high water making the path inaccessible on foot. We started late in the day so only did a small loop secti...

  • Roscahill wind park

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    near Doon, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    gerryquinn
    Distance
    8.90mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRoscahill wind park Photo ofRoscahill wind park Photo ofRoscahill wind park

    Only 20 minutes from Galway city. Off road. 650 feet climb (gentle) up to the mast. Plan for walk.. walk in and turn left up to mast.. as in map..back down and turn left again along the original route. Walk to lake (...

  • Aughris Peninsula

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    near Aughris, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    Maria_J
    Distance
    4.39mi
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAughris Peninsula Photo ofAughris Peninsula Photo ofAughris Peninsula

    Walk around a geologically and archaeologically interesting/significant peninsula. Loop walk. No dogs (for crossing the farm section). The initial section starts at the Pier & is an established trail. After this ends you...

  • Clare Island Loop

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    near Capnagower, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    Liam Ferrie
    Distance
    8.33mi
    Elevation +
    1289f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofClare Island Loop Photo ofClare Island Loop Photo ofClare Island Loop

    We had a glorious day for our annual group trek/climb with hardly a cloud in the sky. We had planned to walk the perimeter of the island but found the ascent of Knockmore much more difficult than anticipated. The climb u...

  • Distributor Road - 5 Roundabouts

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    near Knocknacarra, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    Maricka Burke-Keogh
    Distance
    4.93mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDistributor Road - 5 Roundabouts Photo ofDistributor Road - 5 Roundabouts Photo ofDistributor Road - 5 Roundabouts

    A straight forward walk today, needed a handy option due to timetable. Chosen for location, nevertheless it's repetitive and not the most scenic. Includes a quick pit stop/detour into Aldi for some Hot Sauce, hence the a...

  • Gurteen Beach (Connemara, Co. Galway)

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    near Coogla, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    TonyRoche
    Distance
    2.02mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGurteen Beach (Connemara, Co. Galway) Photo ofGurteen Beach (Connemara, Co. Galway) Photo ofGurteen Beach (Connemara, Co. Galway)

    Gorteen Bay Beach is over a kilometer in length and the further you go the more secluded it gets. It seems possible to cross over to Dogs Bay after 1.5km to double or even triple the length of this walk. Errisbeg Mount...

  • Mullaghmore

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    near Cliffony, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    Rita Silvestre
    Distance
    9.62mi
    Elevation +
    249f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMullaghmore Photo ofMullaghmore Photo ofMullaghmore

    Loop walk starting in Clifonny by the bus stop, passing through the Creevykeel Court Tomb and then Mullaghmore beach and Mullaghmore head.

  • Lough Easkey loop walk

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    near Masshill, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    Maria_J
    Distance
    3.75mi
    Elevation +
    92f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLough Easkey loop walk Photo ofLough Easkey loop walk Photo ofLough Easkey loop walk

    A secluded peaceful lakeside circuit. 50% through big; year round come prepared, wellies are recommended. No dogs aloud as this walk goes through active sheep farms.

  • Galway Ballyloughane beach walk

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    near Gaillimh, Connaught (Ireland)
    Author
    gerryquinn
    Distance
    4.29mi
    Elevation +
    285f
    TrailRank
    25

    Galway Ballyloughane beach walk This is a nice mainly coastal walk. In order to make a circle of it I had to come back by road. However there is only about a 100 metres where you are on a main road.It is an ideal mornin...

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