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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, Errislannan or Renvyle.

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. He has recently completed ( & qualified on) the first ever Connemara based guiding course, and is a member of the newly formed Connemara Walking Guides Association, na Beannna Beola and The Maumturks Walking Groups. He will gladly assist you with suggestions, tips, maps etc and if you would like a guide for your walk he or some of his colleagues can be arranged to guide you.

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