Connemara & Aran islands Self-guided Walking Tour

Individual arrival in Doolin

Cliffs of Moher | approx. 5 hours , approx. 12 KM, + 450 hm / - 500 hm,

The cliffs of Moher tower more than 120 metres over the west coast of Ireland. This coastal line makes the setting for your first hiking day. After a short transfer you will start your hike close to Liscannor. Your walk leads along the Cliffs of Moher Trail that follows along the coastline back to Doolin.

Aran Islands | approx. 5 hours, approx. 17 KM, + 225 hm / - 225hm

Transfer to the harbour and with the Ferry to Inis Mor, the biggest of the Aran Islands. Countless stone walls were built on this island to harvest the poor soil. Your walk leads past a seal colony to the ruins of Dún Aenghus (UNESCO world heritage site). When you arrive at the site the tourist buses have left already and you can take a close look at this spectacular fortress. Then you make your way back to Cill Rónáin.

Oughterard - Maam's Cross | approx. 5 hours, approx. 21 km, + 220 hm / - 180 hm

You rise early to catch the first ferry back to the mainland. A transfer brings you from Ross a’ Mhil to the starting point of the Great Western Way in Oughterard. You walk along Lough Corrib on the first leg. At the end of the lake a landscape typical for Connemara awaits you. Swamps, green hills and sparkling rivers make for an idyllic ending of this lake. At the end of the trail you will be picked up and be brought to Tiernakill valley.

Maam's Cross - Lough Inagh | approx. 5 hours, approx. 16 km, + 395 hm / - 345 hm

Short transfer back to the valley of Tiernakill. Today you walk towards the Maumturk Mountains. The way up to Maum Ean pass shows Connemara at its best. Endless green hills, myriads of sheep and a wonderful views are waiting today. Hundreds of years ago St. Patrick walked this trail as well and blessed the hills of Connemara from the top of Maum Eans pass. Today a small chapel, a celtic cemetery and a statue of St. Patrick marks this sacred site. From here you descend to the valley and walk towards the 12 Bens and Lough Inagh.

Lough Inagh - Leenane | approx. 5 hours, approx. 15 km, + 165 hm / - 225 hm

Trees are scarce in Ireland but today you walk through several forests. The landscape is varied. You leave the hills of Maumturk mountains and the 12 bens behind and walk through boggy forests towards Killary Harbour. At the end of Connemaras only Fjord Leenane is waiting for you. This idyllic coastal village is the ending point of today's hike.

The Famine Trail | approx. 5 hours, approx. 14 km, + 125 hm / - 210 hm

In the morning transfer to the harbour of Rosroe. From here you will walk along the Famine trail. This street was built during the famine in Ireland to provide people in the interior of Connemara and Mayo with nutrition. Today this trail leads its way along the coast of the fjord of Killary Harbour. On the way you can stop in a small sheep farm where you can watch a sheep dog demonstration.

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