Galway is an ideal destination for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, with its many trails perfect for a day hike or overnight backpacking trip. The Twelve Bens mountain range, for example, is a beautiful place, particularly breathtaking when viewed at sunset or sunrise. The Sky Road loop in Clifden also offers extensive views of north Galway and can be enjoyed from the road itself or by taking a moderate hike along the coast. These epic nature walks will make your trip to Galway an unforgettable experience!
Unforgettable walk on the Cliffs of Moher
For a truly unforgettable experience, a visit to the Cliffs of Moher should be a must on any trip to County Clare in Galway. Rising 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean and measuring eight kilometres in length, these stunning cliffs will take your breath away. Apart from the possibility of seeing the Aran Islands, Galway Bay and the mountains of Connemara on a clear day, the most recognisable part of the cliffs is O’Brien Tower, built in 1835 by Sir Cornelius O’Brien. This sturdy structure provides a suitable place to enjoy the view of the vast ocean. For those seeking breathtaking views not too far from Galway’s popular sights, the Cliffs of Moher promise the hiking expedition of a lifetime.
A breathtaking walk in the Burren National Park
When it comes to places to visit in Galway, the Burren National Park offers an experience like no other. This impressive area covers 530 square kilometres and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Geopark. Its pristine landscape is filled with breathtaking scenery, from limestone hills and valleys to limestone grasslands. It is home to over 2,700 recorded monuments, such as megalithic tombs and two ancient ring forts dating back over 6,000 years. Amazingly, you can even find Arctic and Mediterranean plants growing side by side in this unique setting. Whether you’re looking for an epic hiking adventure or just a leisurely stroll through this breathtaking park, pay a visit to this hidden gem in northwest County Clare.
Experience the famous E2 European Trail
The European Trail E2 is an amazing exploration route through Europe, offering hikers spectacular scenery and an unparalleled sense of accomplishment.
- Starting in Galway, Ireland, the trail quickly leads to Middletown, County Armagh, UK, where it splits into two routes.
- The shorter western route passes through Oxford and Dover, then through the Channel Tunnel into Belgium to Zoersel.
- If travellers on the longer eastern route wish to extend their adventure from Middletown-in-Teesdale, they can explore Cambridge and Harwich before heading into Holland for Hoek van Holland and Bergen-op-Zoom, before quickly returning the same way at the Belgian border.
- Crossing France, the two branches share their paths to Nice.
Places such as Galway, Oxford and Nice make excellent stops, while the diversity of cultures means that no two days are alike, not to mention a remarkable journey
