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Day 4 of 10 · Clifden · The Classic Wild Atlantic Way

Day 4 — Connemara National Park & Sky Road

TRANSFERrural history

An active day to your new base in Clifden, with a short drive (1 h 08).

Connemara National Park & Sky Road
Diamond Hill, Connemara National Park, 3 km from Leitir Fraic, Galway, Republic of Ireland. Geographical data: photo taken at grid reference L7357 [Accurate to ~1000m]; WGS84: 53:33.1286N 9:54.5887W [53.55214,-9.90981] © photographed in 1987 by Dr. Charles Nelson — CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Stage 4 · Clifden · Ireland

We sleep in Clifden, 10.4 km from the place visited

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days 4–5 2 nights 1 h 08 on the road78 kmclimate favourable

Interest of the place — nature 35. Based on: national park; summit reached from the stage (Diamond Hill).

programme
7 h
road
1 h 08

To add if time allows: Letterfrack Woods Walk (2 h) · Clifden Castle Walk (2 h)

Bad-weather option — something else that day — Connemara Heritage and History Centre

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On the way

Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.

  • Aughnanure Castle

    Aughnanure Castle

    A well-preserved 16th-century tower house situated on the banks of the Drimneen River, reflecting the defensive lifestyle of the O'Flaherty clan.

    60 min there · detour +2 km · View on Google Maps

    © photographed in 2007 by The original uploader was Miguev at English Wikipedia — CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Oughterard

    Oughterard

    A traditional village serving as the gateway to Connemara, offering a glimpse into the historical development of rural settlements in the region.

    45 min there · detour +2 km · View on Google Maps

    © photographed on 2 April 2009 by Trish Steel — CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Maam Cross

    Maam Cross

    A historic crossroads that served as a vital hub for trade and travel in the remote Connemara landscape for centuries.

    30 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps

    © photographed on 19 July 2013 by Jonathan Wilkins — CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Kylemore Abbey

    Kylemore Abbey

    A grand estate originally built as a private residence, showcasing the architectural legacy of the landed gentry in the Irish countryside.

    90 min there · detour +6 km · View on Google Maps

    © photographed in 2008 by Textman at Dutch Wikipedia (Original text: Textman) — CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons