Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Connemara, Western Ireland

Guided walking services. Guided walks in Connemara & Mayo mountains (12 Bens, Maumturks), hills, coast and islands for individuals and groups. Multi-day walking tours. Also self-guiding services including the "Connemara and Mayo - A Walking Guide" book, along with advice and support. Transport can be organised.

Real Adventures Connemara in Clifden, Co. Galway - providing outdoor activities including; coasteering kayaking, surfing, hill walking, rock climbing and abseiling for Stags & Hens, families, individuals, groups and school groups.

Based in Oughterard, Co. Galway – only 25 minutes north of Galway City at the “Gateway to Connemara”. Our Centre is located on the Rusheeny road, just outside the town of Oughterard, and is nestled between beautiful hills, mountains and the shores of Lough Corrib. We offer a full range of services including trekking, lessons, showjumping leagues, pony camps, breaking and training, livery and stud. For those interested in the native Connemara Pony, our yard has a large selection of Connemara ponies with champion showing, ridden and showjumping stallions at stud and the opportunity to hear about the history and development of this versatile pony from the yards owner, Roger Joyce. Roger is from a long line of Connemara breeders and stallion custodians. He is also an experienced horse and rider trainer and an international Connemara Pony Judge.

Since 1986 Connemara Adventure Tours are offering unforgettable biking and walking trips in Ireland. Come and discover Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way with us! We are lucky to be able to call Connemara our home and we have explored every inch of this unspoiled landscape; tested every attraction and activity so that we can offer you the very best trips in Ireland.

Based in Clifden, in the heart of Connemara, with a fleet of bikes, from electric and hybrid to children’s bikes, buggies and tandems, Clifden Bike Shop have everything you need to enjoy a cycling experience on the Wild Atlantic Way. Highlights include: Amanda & Jonathan Powell a super family team passionate about Connemara & their customers Bike Hire: Fleet of Bikes including electric,hybrid children’s bikes buggies tandems Cycle Loops scenic 20-kilometre cycle loop overlooking Clifden Bay Clifden a picturesque town, largest town in Connemara The Twelve Bens: a striking range of mountains in Connemara Natural Habitat birdlife wildlife including, sea otters, dolphins and grey seals Simply Being! breathe the fresh sea air and feel the wind on your face Explore: many different cycle loops to explore Connemara’s rugged landscape Guided Cycle: Guides available speaking English, French, German and Italian