Top Things to do in Western Ireland
Top 10 Scenic Walking Areas in Western Ireland, Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in Western Ireland, Ireland including Gleniff Horseshoe, Carrowteige Loop Walk, Downpatrick Head, Killaspugbrone Loop, Clogher Heritage Complex, Urlaur Abbey, Sli Grainne Mhaol, Caves of Keash, Dunmore East Coastal Walk, Warren Loop Walk.
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1. Gleniff Horseshoe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By MarcelHoogers - Gramsbergen, The Netherlands
When you drive around in the loop you need to stop so many times because everytime you see the mountains or any other part it's just breathtaking and impressive to see. It's a small road but as we've being there, there wasn't much taffic so we could just stop on the road for taking pictures.
2. Carrowteige Loop Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By jessicafarry - Sligo, Ireland
This is one of the most stunning walks you will do in Ireland. Every turn you take you get a different view of beautiful and breathtaking scenery. We did the red loop which is about 12km, taking you over every type of terrain you could imagine. Takes about 3 hours and you start and finish at a wee car park in the village of Carrowteige. In some places this walk is referred to as Benwee Head, it’s the same one as you see Benwee Head there. You can drive to parts of it but it’s well worth doing the full walk to take in all the incredible scenery. Good footwear is a must as it can get mucky in parts. A couple of tough bits but most certainly not strenuous. It goes under the radar somewhat but the serenity adds to this walk.
3. Downpatrick Head
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5.0 based on 300 reviews
Downpatrick Head is a place of spectacular scenic and geological importance. One of the noted locations on the West of Ireland's world renowned "Wild Atlantic Way". A tourist location not to be missed if you are in the area of north Mayo. The sea stack is one of the most photographed cliff areas in Ireland. A note of caution should be stated as the cliffs are extremely high with no barrier protection to preserve the natural views. View with extreme caution especially in windy conditions. Children should be held on to at all times. No dogs allowed. The site can be viewed during daylight hours.
Reviewed By Lorraine-Apr2016 - Coffs Harbour, Australia
We travelled to Ireland in May and prior to leaving Sligo, enquired at the Tourist Office about sights to see on the next leg of our journey to WESTPORT. The helpful lady recommended Downpatrick Head as a must see and one of her favourite places along the coast. We were not disappointed......there were few people for a start, the weather was perfect and the scenery breathless including the undulating soft green grassy mounds splattered with beautiful pink wildflowers on the headland. Dun Briste sea stack was majestic as were the Cliffs, providing nesting sites for the many sea birds. This would have to be one of the highlights of our 18 day self tour around Ireland and is highly recommended. The trip via The Wild Atlantic Way was indeed memorable and well worth the detour to this incredibly special place.
4. Killaspugbrone Loop
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By ElliieMai - County Mayo, Ireland
Killaspughrone loop walk is an easy walk with its spectacular scenic route along the waw. Amazing views of Strandhill Beach, Ben Bulbin, Coolera Peninsula, Coney Island, Sligo Bay, Killaspughrone Church (which dates back to 5th century) and Knocknarea Mountains,the home of Queen Meave's grave. Its a stunning coastal walk would highly recommend it.
5. Clogher Heritage Complex
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Clogher Heritage Complex features the Heritage Cottage and Cottage Garden with a display of vintage farm machinery, a water feature and a picnic area. The restored working forge is open to visitors - Stauntons Forge, Newtown was authentically rebuilt in its former form in 1999,and it reopened in 2001. The Heritage Complex is also the starting point for the Clogher Bog Walk, a loop walk of 8km. The walk takes in the biodiversity of the flora of the bogland, which is a unique habitat for both common and rare protected species. There are many archaeological features worth viewing on the walk and in the locality. A selection of these is on this site as well as a collection of folklore tales and history of the area.
6. Urlaur Abbey
7. Sli Grainne Mhaol
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Are-any-left
Fantastic walk with really stunning views. Very well marked and easy to follow. A few seats / picnic benches en route. Takes about 2/2.5 hours. Weather was good but there had been lots of rain during the week and the ground was quite boggy in places, so would definitely recommend hiking boots for it. Well done to those involved in developing and maintaining this walk, it's fabulous!
8. Caves of Keash
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By BabogBambi
Hidden gem of Sligo! Views from the top are phenomenal, especially on a sunny day. By chance we got there just in time for the sunset. Gorgeous! Wear shoes with good grip as you walk across grassland, then a turn style, and steep and slippy climb up a gravel path to the top. Have fun exploring in and around the caves, mucky and little slippy in parts but doable. Thoroughly enjoyed and really glad we ventured ????????
9. Dunmore East Coastal Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
10. Warren Loop Walk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By karkle_klekar - County Dublin, Ireland
We had the most fabulous walk with excellent directions and information posters. You can complete the full walk (only about 5 km) and it is incredibly varied and beautiful, going through fields, woods, by ruins and along Lough Ree. The ruins are amazing and we didn't come across any other walkers which was great for us although a bit sad that more people aren't aware of this place. This is one of the best walks we've done in Ireland.
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