The 10 Best Mountains in Western Ireland, Ireland

March 19, 2022 Viva Honore

Discover the best top things to do in Western Ireland, Ireland including Knocknarea, Maumturk Mountains, Croaghaun, Minaun, Benbulben, Keshcorran, Twelve Bens of Connemara, Croagh Patrick, Benwee Head, Binn Chaonaigh.
Restaurants in Western Ireland

1. Knocknarea

Sligo Ireland 353-71-61201 http://www.megalithicireland.com/Knocknarea.htm
Excellent
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5.0 based on 660 reviews

Knocknarea

Reviewed By brianf197 - Sligo, Ireland

I always go up the back way so cant say anything about the new walk way. Its a lovely easy climb and the views are class on a nice day

2. Maumturk Mountains

Ireland
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Maumturk Mountains

3. Croaghaun

Achill Island Ireland
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Croaghaun

4. Minaun

Mweelin, near the village of Dooega, Achill Island Ireland
Excellent
80%
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Minaun

Reviewed By KPC7 - New York City, United States

Just gorgeous. We added it to Google maps, so it should be easier to find! Ignore the towers (radio?) and enjoy the view...and the sheep.

5. Benbulben

Sligo Ireland 353-71-61201 http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/sites_and_trails/recreation_site_information/
Excellent
78%
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4.5 based on 386 reviews

Benbulben

Reviewed By mariamariabb - County Westmeath, Ireland

We followed the red arrows 5.5 km walk. Stunning views of the mountain and Donegal bay. There is a sign about 3km in to the carpark we went by this and kept to the red arrows and went through a lovely winding area with lovely trees and views very nice walk.

6. Keshcorran

Kesh Ballymote, Sligo Ireland 353-71-61201 http://www.sligowalks.ie
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Keshcorran

7. Twelve Bens of Connemara

Ireland
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Twelve Bens of Connemara

Reviewed By johnmN5785EK - Lyon, France

We just simply enjoy the sense of calm and other-wordliness that descends while driving along by the Twelve Bens, which dominate the centre of Connemara - our days of serious mountaineering are long gone. Our last trip there was on an overcast day in Winter travelling from the Galway direction, on a narrow but empty road (apart from the occasional sheep) that ran through a unique boggy landscape with very sparse brown plant life, kaleidoscopically coloured clumps of heather and grass clinging to life by trickling streams. The mountains face south over blue-grey lakes and we enjoyed seeing the sharp quartzite peaks shrouded in mist. The Glencoaghan Horseshoe route, composed of nine peaks, encircles the south of the Bens, aligned in a star-shaped pattern, and takes in their highest peaks. This is some of the most strenuous but exhilarating mountaineering west of the Shannon; the northern summits are not as high but more physically demanding. Fortunately there is a mountain rescue team and potential walkers are advised to their number before starting out on the Beanna Beola (translated as Beola's peaks) which is the Gaelic name given to the Twelve Bens, by the local Irish speakers.

8. Croagh Patrick

Murrisk Ireland +353 98 64114 http://www.croagh-patrick.com/visitorcentre/holy-mountain
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4.5 based on 768 reviews

Croagh Patrick

One of the oldest religious sites in Ireland, this mountain is home to an 11th century monastery.

Reviewed By lillybelf - Belfast, United Kingdom

We headed from Belfast in the early hours and landed to Croagh Patrick early to get stuck into the climb. With covid there are a few restrictions. The centre and cafe aren't open but there is a small kiosk shop. There's a pay and display car park for a few euro. You can buy poles on site. I brought my own and would definitely recommend. Allow yourself approximately 3_3.5hours with a stop and lunch at the top. Weather changed constantly up and down. Very warm going up and very cold at the top. If you've time and the views are obscured wait a while because the clouds can pass very quick and the views of clew Bay are stunning. As mentioned the path and footing is stone and rock on the way down you're practically surfing on stones everyone warned us and they were 100% correct be prepared and take your time and wear proper shoes. There are toilets at the bottom the water in the area is discoloured as are the toilets but they are clean and grand for use. We'll worth the early start and views.

9. Benwee Head

Ben Wee Cliffs Blacksod Bay, Belmullet Ireland
Benwee Head

10. Binn Chaonaigh

Ireland

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