Local Attractions & Things To Do ! « Buttermilk Lodge | B&B Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway

Local Attractions & Things To Do !

In Connnemara there’s lots to do! There are numerous sandy beaches, golfing at Ballyconneely, Fishing in the famous lakes and rivers, spectacular hill walking in the mountains, cycling, bird watching, scuba diving, sea-cruises, heritage tours, garden tours, deep sea fishing from Clifden, Cleggan, Derryinver, or Roundstone. Pony trekking at Ballyconneely, Cleggan, or Errislannan.

Being surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean, the shoreline of Connemara embraces some of the most beautiful clean, unpolluted beaches, both sand and coral, quiet undiscovered walkways, craggy rocks and challenging cliffs. One of its most notable features is the abundance of off-shore islands, many now uninhabited, but some are accessible daily for trips. They provide a safe haven for many forms of wildlife, puffins, seals and migratory birds.

Connemara is a place to unwind, de-stress, relax, and breathe in the fresh, clean air.

WALKING CONNEMARA

We have compiled a collection of walks in the area in our new walking guide, there is a copy in each bedroom, we also have numerous other guides and maps for you to use during your stay.Pat is a keen hill walker and will gladly assist you with directions, tips etc. If you would like a guide for your walk we can arrange one for you.

Our Packed Lunches are most popular and will be ready for you at breakfast time once ordered the previous evening.Your outdoor gear can be dried for you in our drying room.

Below are links to just some of the many other activities etc, which may be of interest to you.

Connemara National Park

Kylemore Abbey

Station House Museum

Connemara Smokehouse

Killary Cruises

Connemara Heritage Centre

Ocean’s Alive

Omey Island

Inishbofin Island