Top 10 Hiking Trails in Western Ireland, Ireland

September 22, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Discover the best top things to do in Western Ireland, Ireland including Ardnageeha loop, Erris Head Loop Walk, Lake Lannagh Hiking Trails, Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, Ceathru Thaidhg, Clonbur/Cong Trail, Cross Beach Loop Walk, Inis Ni Loop, Lough Talt Loop Walk, Miner's Way & Historical Trail.
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1. Ardnageeha loop

Cong Ireland http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Ard-na-Gaoithe---Ardnageeha-loop/223/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Ardnageeha loop

2. Erris Head Loop Walk

Belmullet Ireland http://www.mayowalks.ie/WalkingTrails/LocalisedLoopWalks/ErrisHeadLoopWalk
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5.0 based on 126 reviews

Erris Head Loop Walk

Reviewed By Errisg

Easy 5k incline - world war 2 lookout post at the top with Eire carved out down below. Fabulous views.

3. Lake Lannagh Hiking Trails

Lake Lannagh, Castlebar Ireland
Excellent
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5.0 based on 40 reviews

Lake Lannagh Hiking Trails

Reviewed By straea

My accommodations in Castlebar recommended this as an activity on a rare sunny autumn day. The views were stunning and the path well-maintained. I walked to the car park entrance (per their directions) and there were a couple of signs about the history of the area (back to prehistory) around that entrance. I never saw any of the markers or features the signs said to look out for, not even the crannog, but it was interesting to know some history before setting out. I ran into heaps of locals on my walk.

4. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Wild Atlantic Sea Safari aims to show you Connemara from a different perspective. In the Capable hands of Owner and Skipper Robert Coohill, You will have the opportunity to experience the beautiful scenery of the local coastline and the spectacular flora and fauna of the west coast of Ireland. 'Bluefin' is the only RIB tour vessel operating from Clifden, the Capital of Connemara.l

5. Ceathru Thaidhg

Belmullet Ireland
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Ceathru Thaidhg

Reviewed By sandrabZ4757NN - Blessington, Ireland

Walked all of the loops with friends visiting the area. Scenery along the cliffs is absolutely stunning. The Stags of Broadhaven and Erris Head (Again another loop walk destination) within sight and spectacular. Off the beaten track and undiscovered. Challenging enough hike for novices if doing full Benwee Loop. Proper walking boots and poles a must. The Loop towards Rinroe is easier for casual walkers but again I’d recommend proper footwear. This region doesn’t get enough recognition as a tourist destination. The town of Belmullet with all it’s amenities within a short drive and well worth as a stopover point for a few nights to explore the Mullet peninsula with it’s spectacular beaches Well worth going that little bit further West on the Wild Atlantic Way - it’s off the beaten track but you certainly won’t be disappointed.

6. Clonbur/Cong Trail

Cong Ireland http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=173&rec_site=68&trail=239
Excellent
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

Clonbur/Cong Trail

Reviewed By Mary737

Excellent trail from Cong Abbey to Clonbur. Route clearly signposted. Possible to take a detour to White Island which in total was about 15km from Cong to Clonbur and back. Great facility.

7. Cross Beach Loop Walk

Belmullet Ireland
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Cross Beach Loop Walk

8. Inis Ni Loop

R341 2km north-east of Roundstone Ireland http://www.roundstonevillage.ie
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Inis Ni Loop

9. Lough Talt Loop Walk

Lough Talt, Aclare, Co. Sligo, Sligo Ireland +353 71 911 1111 [email protected] http://www.sligowalks.ie
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Lough Talt Loop Walk

This is a scenic walk around the shores of picturesque Lough Talt in South Sligo. The lake and its surroundings are home to a diverse range of bird life. The lake also boasts an abundance of brown trout. The first section of this walk is along a lakeshore track with the return journey along a busy road. For this person families with young children may prefer to return back along the same track.

Reviewed By jessicafarry - Sligo, Ireland

This is a really beautiful and peaceful walk around the stunning Lough Talt. The walk around the trail is beautiful and well done, the loop goes onto the main road which is dangerous and really busy so it might be an idea for families to just walk back along the trail. The views are stunning. The turn into the lake comes kind of suddenly and it’s narrow enough so take care. Plenty of car parking there too.

10. Miner's Way & Historical Trail

Arigna, Sligo Ireland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Miner's Way & Historical Trail

The Miners' Way and Historical Trail is a long distance way marked trail (118km) which traces the route taken by the Coal Miners through the picturesque hills and valleys of counties Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon.

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