Can be accessed by public transport by taking the Galway to Clifden bus to just before Recess (at right turn sign-posted for Maumeen). Walk up this road to the start of the walk (approx 3km). If driving, drive up this road to the carpark serving the pilgrim path to...
Diamond Hill, Connemara National Park
Most of the walk is now laid out with protective planks making the going very easy until the short scree section at the very top. Gorgeous views on a clear day, well worth it.
New Village
The views of lough Corrib on this trail are fantastic. This is a fairly demanding trail for the first 3k but most people should have no problems.
Benchoona
Tough short enough walk but the great coastal views quickly rewards the sweat! Ankle support boots needed on this one.
Cliffden Roundstone Bog
This looped walk starts off in Clifden and brings you South to Lough Fadda then turns South-West through 'The Bog' a collection of various sized but generally small 'lakes'. Eventually you hit Ballyconneely where you turn North to finish off the loop.
Maamturks Ridge Walk
NUI Galway Mountaineering Club came up wit this walk. Very tough walk so please make sure you have navigation tools and the experience not suitable for beginners.
Galway to Salthill
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spindel
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Maumeen to Maumahoge Mountain Climb
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The Glencoaghan Horseshoe
One of the true classic walks of the Irish mountains. Often regarded as the closest thing we have to an alpine ridge route, although no ropework is needed. Can be walked in either direction but anti-clockwise is recommended as most scree covered slopes will be...