Connemara hill walking

28/01/2023

€330

28/05/2020

Peacockes

Connemara, often referred to as Europe’s last wilderness is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes not only in Ireland but in the entire world. Not that we'd in any way be biased 😁
Our valleys & peaks and beaches & bogs offer hikes, mountain walks and trails to make Connemara the perfect spot to explore on foot. That can be on two feet or four hooves.
Thanks to the Maumturks Walking Club and Connemara Equestrian Escapes for the pictures of what a walking or equestrian break to Connemara looks like.

17/05/2020

Mountaineering Ireland

Ahead of the beginning of Phase 1 of the Roadmap for Recovery in the Republic of Ireland Mountaineering Ireland has prepared advice for hillwalkers and climbers to help make a safe and responsible return to hillwalking and climbing in the presence of Covid-19.
The full document can be reached via the following link:https://www.mountaineering.ie/_files/2020517151438_fcb60d39.pdf
We have also prepared two summary sheets - one for hillwalkers and one for climbers - these are available below.
The maximum distance you can travel from your home for the purpose of exercise or sport remains at 5km. This means that for the vast majority of us we cannot yet reach the hills or crags. For those of you who are lucky to live close enough to be able to enjoy some hillwalking or climbing please stay safe, and remember that you are now acting as ambassadors for us all.

10/05/2020

Walk Connemara

Into The Bens

30/03/2020

Maumturks WalkingClub

Good Morning. Stay safe and we will enjoy those hills again soon pg.

30/03/2020

Connemara-holidays

Diamond mountain today.

25/03/2020

Mountaineering Ireland

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR ALL MOUNTAINEERING IRELAND MEMBERS - STAY HOME, STAY SAFE

Dear Members,

I hope that this communication reaches you, your families and loved ones in good health. We are all extremely concerned for the health and safety of all involved in the outdoor recreation and mountaineering communities. Engaging and enjoying the wonderful outdoor recreational activities that we have on offer all around the island of Ireland is what we are all used to doing.

However, with the ever-changing situation we are all faced with, the core priority of Mountaineering Ireland is to ensure that the health and safety of all our members is protected, for those people who use the hills, crags, mountains and indoor climbing walls, at this time of national emergency.

Therefore; my request to all of you is to:
Stay at home
Stay off the hills and mountains
Avoid travelling for exercise

By doing this, we will all play our part in fighting against this national and global emergency and hopefully support the work of the health services.

Murrough McDonagh

Chief Executive Officer
Mountaineering Ireland

06/03/2020

Galway Tourism

‪An té a bhíónn siúlach, bíonn scéalach” Páirc Náisiúnta Chonamara, Co. na Gaillimhe 🙌

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‪📷Adrian Langtry‬

04/03/2020

Visit Galway

Hello blue sky where have you been? Only one thing for it on a gorgeous day like today... a tour through stunning Connemara!! Lovely snap this by Deluxe Irish Tours!👌🌄🌤️😍❤️

03/02/2020

Real Adventures

Winter hiking in Connemara, nice time to dunk the face in a hilltop pool to feel awake

23/01/2020

This Is Galway

Another one for the bucketlist ☑️✨

Not a bad view from one of the Twelve Ben peaks here in Galway! 🏞️🌤️

📸 .ie

04/01/2020

Féile an Mháma

Féile an Mháma

The RTE programme with Mary McAleese and Joe Canning walking the Mámean pilgrimage in Connemara will be on:
RTE One on Friday 17th January 8.30 PM
Please let anyone who might be interested know,as it really shows off the beauty of the Maam Valley
This is the first programme in the six part series "All Walks of Life" and the other episodes will see Mary walk pilgrim trails in Kerry,Wicklow,Donegal,Louth and Westmeath

10/12/2019

Tour de Conamara

Tour de Conamara

Enter : Train : Do : ŠKODA Tour de Conamara on 23rd May 2020. Registration window for past participants is next Monday 16th December. www.tourdeconamara.ie

05/12/2019

Call of The Wild Galway

presents Letterbreckaun Looped Hike, Maumturks.

“This is a strenuous grade 5-10hr looped walk in the wild Maumturks range. It starts gently before the tough climbing followed by gradual descent to a trail, which is often wet. Features spectacular mountain lakes, valleys, streams, passes and peaks (Barrlugrevagh, Letterbreckaun). Strong mountain boots with ankle support are necessary for the terrain of rocky mountain tops, open hillside, bog, trail and minor surfaced roads. The distance is about 15km with 960m of climbing so a very high level of fitness is required along with raingear, warm clothes, food and water. It will take somewhere between five and ten hours to complete, depending on the pace.”

Find out more about maps, access, ascent and descent routes in Paul Phelan’s "Connemara & Mayo, Mountain, Coastal & Island Walks - A Walking Guide" available instore.

NOTE:
It is advisable to always check the weather forecast ahead of attempting any hikes. As we are into more stormy conditions, the window of opportunity to attempt more exposed hikes safely is far more limited. Having some navigation skills with map and compass as well as essential hiking kit is recommended. Take care out there and happy hiking. :-)

Hiking Gear:

Baselayers: http://bit.ly/34GUx7c
Hiking Jackets http://bit.ly/2qB5XL0
Waterproof Over Trousers: http://bit.ly/2XzoCTz
Hiking Boots: http://bit.ly/2lKr4b4
Sheet 37 OSI Map: http://bit.ly/2kG42BX
Sheet 44 OSI Map: http://bit.ly/2OwBGFf
Compass: http://bit.ly/2kvzl2z

ℹ️ 🗺️ Paul Phelan "Connemara & Mayo, Mountain, Coastal & Island Walks - A Walking Guide" (Walk Connemara)
📷 Paul Phelan & mountainviews.ie (Users: Silver & Colin Callanan)



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04/12/2019

The Irish Road Trip

Diamond Hill in Connemara - a mighty walk with one of the best views in the land 👀👀😍 Tag someone that needs to join you for a ramble here.

More photos and info on the walk: https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/diamond-hill-connemara/

Photo © Tourism Ireland photographed by Gareth McCormack

02/12/2019

Maumturks WalkingClub

1st Dec 2019. What another beautiful outing on the hills. Our thanks to Padraic for bringing us to Bucán. It was our 5th Sunday hike with no rain! That must be a record!

28/11/2019

Call of The Wild Galway

presents Benglenisky, Bengower & Benlettery linear walk.

“A short difficult grade mountain hike taking in three adjacent peaks in the Twelve Bens. Features wild mountain landscape, stunning views and spectacular blanket bog. Distance is about 8km with over 630m of climbing taking four-six hours. Terrain includes steep open hillside, wet bogland and sheep track. There are a couple of very steep sections for which you will need to use your hands. This walk requires 2 cars but the walk can be extended to take in the Owenglin horseshoe.”

Find out more about maps, access, ascent and descent routes in Paul Phelan’s "Connemara & Mayo, Mountain, Coastal & Island Walks - A Walking Guide" available instore.

NOTE: Having some navigation skills with map and compass as well as essential hiking kit is recommended. This hike requires a very high level of mountain fitness, a head for heights and strong walking boots with good ankle support.

It is advisable to always check the weather forecast ahead of attempting any hikes. As we are into more stormy conditions, the window of opportunity to attempt more exposed hikes safely is far more limited. Take care out there and happy hiking. :-)

Hiking Gear:

Baselayers: http://bit.ly/34GUx7c
Hiking Jackets http://bit.ly/2qB5XL0
Waterproof Over Trousers: http://bit.ly/2XzoCTz
Hiking Boots: http://bit.ly/2lKr4b4
Sheet 37 OSI Map: http://bit.ly/2kG42BX
Sheet 44 OSI Map: http://bit.ly/2OwBGFf
Compass: http://bit.ly/2kvzl2z

ℹ️ 🗺️ Paul Phelan "Connemara & Mayo, Mountain, Coastal & Island Walks - A Walking Guide" (Walk Connemara)
📷 Paul Phelan / David Brossard & British Finance



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25/11/2019

Listings from Carmel

Our farm cottage accommodation is beside Connemara National Park and Diamond Mountain. It is a wonderful base for groups, families and individuals who want to hike in the 12 Bens mountains. Located in Letterfrack Village which has great pubs with life music, restaurants and supermarket. It has a great bus service with Citylink from Dublin Airport and Galway.

25/11/2019

Maumturks WalkingClub

24th Nov 2019: Another lovely day on Benbaun before it got overcast. Note that the Roscommon Ladies were not long claiming space in the Benbaun snug😃

21/11/2019

Great weekend of walking - love the flyer!!

14/11/2019

Call of The Wild Galway

presents Ben Gorm & Ben Creggan

"A difficult five-seven hour mountain hike near Leenane at the top of the Killary Fjord and in the middle of several mountains. Features mountain bog, stunning views of valleys, mountains and the fjord. The distance is about 11km with about 1,000m of total ascent. Involves a steep climb of a narrow ridge with steep drop-offs."

Read more about access, ascent and descent routes in Paul Phelan’s "Connemara & Mayo, Mountain, Coastal & Island Walks - A Walking Guide" available instore.

NOTE: Having some navigation skills with map and compass as well as essential hiking kit is recommended. It is advisable to always check the weather forecast ahead of attempting any hikes. As we are into more stormy conditions, the window of opportunity to attempt more exposed hikes safely is far more limited. Take care out there and happy hiking. :-)

Sheet 37 Map: http://bit.ly/2kG42BX
Compass: http://bit.ly/2kvzl2z
Hiking Boots: http://bit.ly/2lKr4b4

ℹ️ Paul Phelan "Connemara & Mayo, Mountain, Coastal & Island Walks - A Walking Guide" (Walk Connemara)
📷 Paul Phelan & mountainviews.ie (David Bourke & Colin Callanan)



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14/11/2019

Walk Connemara

Bens over Oaks

12/11/2019

Walk Connemara

Lovely Letter (Renvyle)

11/11/2019

Veldons Seafarer - Bar, Restaurant & Cafe

We are now taking bookings for Christmas party groups. Please call to book & don't forget to also book our courtesy bus!

08/11/2019

Call of The Wild Galway

presents Doughruagh and Lemnaheltia overlooking Kylemore Abbey, East of Letterfrack in Connemara.

“This is a difficult grade 5-8 hour hike, with two mountains Lemnaheltia (Léim na hEilte, meaning "the doe's leap") and Doughruagh (Dúchruach, meaning "black stack") overlooking the beautiful kylemore and pollacappul lakes in the Northern Bens. It starts and ends at different points, so works best with two cars or lifts (the road between start and finish is very busy and can be dangerous, pack your high viz vest or jacket)
There are fine views of the sea and the surrounding mountains, featuring geology of lumpy igneous intrusion rock. It is a distance of 12.5km with about 820m of climbing with terrain including rocky mountain tops, steep open hillside, wet bog, sheep track and road.”

Read more about ascent and descent routes in Paul Phelan’s "Connemara & Mayo, Mountain, Coastal & Island Walks - A Walking Guide" available instore.

NOTE: Having some navigation skills with map and compass as well as essential hiking kit is recommended. It is advisable to always check the weather forecast ahead of attempting any hikes. As we are into more stormy conditions, the window of opportunity to attempt more exposed hikes safely is far more limited. Take care out there and happy hiking. :-)

Sheet 37 Map: http://bit.ly/2kG42BX
Compass: http://bit.ly/2kvzl2z
Hiking Boots: http://bit.ly/2lKr4b4

ℹ️ - Paul Phelan "Connemara & Mayo, Mountain, Coastal & Island Walks - A Walking Guide" (Walk Connemara)
📷 - Paul Phelan & mountainviews.ie



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22/10/2019

This Is Galway

This Is Galway

So this is pretty class 🥳
“Brilliantly bohemian” Galway has been named “one of the world’s top cities for travellers in 2020” by travel guide Lonely Planet!!

Our lovely little city features fourth on the list of the top cities to visit in 2020, with Lonely Planet describing Galway as “arguably Ireland’s most engaging city”, where “brightly painted pubs heave with live music” and “cafes offer front-row seats to watch buskers perform”.

You can check the rest of the top 10 below...

https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/brilliantly-bohemian-lonely-planet-names-galway-among-worlds-top-10-cities-for-2020-38615097.html

26/06/2019

Put your body to the test and travel across the incredible Maamturks in Connemara | Her.ie

Put your body to the test and travel across the incredible Maamturks in Connemara | Her.ie

Fitness fanatics and outdoor adventure lovers, you need to get to the Maamturks in Connemara. Perfect for a summer's day.

09/06/2019

Walk Connemara

Maumina from Muckanaght (Twelve Bens)

21/05/2019

Real Adventures

Oooh yeah! Another blue sky day in Connemara 😀

07/05/2019

Connemara Mountain Walking Festival, Leenane

Some cracking pictures from the A walk on Mweelrea on Sunday.
Many thanks to the great guides and the ever fabulous Delphi Resort for treating us like royalty with tea and scones. Thank you to all who supported this great community event by attending and enjoying what our unique landscape has to offer.
A full link to these photos plus a tonne more are available by clicking on this link https://photos.app.goo.gl/kajHXpNVrQLTqd5VA