galway and connemara

Galway and Connemara One day Tour 257km

Travel north west of Galway to the pretty village of Oughterard, with views of Lough Corrib along the way. Continue through the rugged countryside of Connemara, dominated by the craggy peaks of the Twelve Bens, via Maam Cross and Recess into Clifden-capital of Connemara. From Clifden drive to Letterfrack and on to Leenane, at the head of picturesque Killary Harbour. Along the way you'll see the magnificent Kylemore Abbey. Having left Leenane, turn off the main road for Louisburgh and Westport, passing Doo Lough and lofty Croagh Patrick.

The town of Wesport was designed by James Wyatt-an architect of the Georgian period. Castlebar, principal town of County Mayo, is the next on your route-offering you a charming oldworld atmosphere. Of particular note is the pleasant tree-lined Mall. Return to Galway by Ballintubber, with its impressive Abbey, then on to Ballinrobe and Headford.