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The length of trail is 8km (5 miles). The actual walking will take you 2 - 2.5 hours, but there is a lot to see on the Trail, so you should allow 4 - 5 hours if you are to enjoy it fully.

The route is marked by yellow arrows on limestone plaques, with an occasional - walking man - symbol. There are stiles wherever you need to cross a wall....

Discover the island yourself and getting advice, tips and information from an Island expert....

The length of the trail is 50km Inishmore, 8km Inishmaan, 10.5km Inisheer. The route on Inishmore is Cill Ronain -Cill Mhuirbhigh- Cill Einne. Inishmaan and Inisheer have circular walks from the piers.

The walks are specially designed to show the walker both the history of the island and how the islanders have created a living, thriving and happy community despite the harshness of their environment. The route marking system is stone markers with yellow arrows....

Workshop in traditional basket weaving combined with archaeological tours and plenty of time to relax.Contact Elizabeth Zolinger...

Mairtin Mullin's hilarious coach tours of the Island, when Mr Mullin will inform with Garrulous delight that on Aran they bury the locals standing up, there is more to these curiosities that a fine joke....

The guided route takes from 4-6 hours daily and ranges in scenery from quiet country lanes and bogland to forest and mountain tracks. The trail is not confined to horse riding enthusiasts and other activities including fishing, cruising, sailing and golf can be arranged. Contact; Mr Ralph Conroy, Milchem Equestrian Centre, Barnacullia, Tynagh, Loughrea....

Hiking in the 12 Bens and Maumturk Mountains. Waliking on off-shore islands of Aran, Omey and Inishbofin and bog trotting across ancient buried landscapes with their rich spirit world....

Located in Galway Bay in the West of Ireland lie the Aran Islands. Islands so rich in culture, history and heritage they have to be seen to be believed.
The islands unique landscape is composed of limestone rock, big large boulders, considerable stretches of cliffs and very clean beaches. There are three islands in total: Inis Mór (big island), Inis Meáin (middle island) and Inis Oírr (eastern island). Gaelic is the native language spoken here.
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It has a stong association with Saxon England, 17th Century France, 18th Century America. Inishbofin has a turbulent history, ringed with Celtic cliff forts, medieval harbour and a superb 17th century fort, dramatic cliffs, sea caves, seal colony, fin whales are occasionally seen offshore in the autumn. Meeting Points: Island House, Cleggan pier & New Pier, Inishbofin....

The Connemara Trail and Coast Trail are designed for beginner and advanced rider alike. For a week or more the routes take your across Connemara in the beautiful west of Ireland through some of the most spectacular and unspoilt scenery in the country....