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Inagh Valley and Kylemore Tour

February 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

No visit to Connemara is complete until you have traveled through the truly majestic Inagh Valley. Traveling past Ballynahinch Lough to your right, you will see the ruins of the ‘castle on the lake’ which...

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Cleggan and Claddaghduff Tour

February 13, 2013 | 0 Comments

From Clifden, take the N59 towards Westport, and approximately 5km outside the town turn left towards Claddaghduff. A couple of miles further along Streamstown Bay you will see the ruins of Doon Castle on your...

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The Bog Road

July 2, 2012 | 0 Comments

The tranquil scenery of the Bog Road with the backdrop of the Twelve Bens is a true spectacle. Driving or cycling, take the R341 towards Ballyconneely, turn left at Ballinaboy before the bridge and you...

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The Sky Road

July 2, 2012 | 0 Comments

Justifiably famous for the views it affords, the Sky Road route takes you up among the hills overlooking Clifden Bay and its offshore islands, Inishturk and Turbot. Follow the signposts from Market Square and be...

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Renvyle Peninsula & Killary Tour

June 1, 2012 | 1 Comments

Dominated by Tully Mountain, the Renvyle Peninsula offers panoramic sea views and a slice of the old Irish way of life. Take the N59 towards Westport – the peninsula is signposted left at the Quaker...

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Bog Road, Roundstone & Ballyconneely Tour

June 1, 2012 | 2 Comments

From Clifden take the R341 towards Ballyconneely and turn left at Ballinaboy bridge, driving along the Bog Road that crosses the famous Roundstone Bog conservation area. A right turn towards Roundstone takes you past a...

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