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County Galway outdoors
80 trails, 29 bathing waters, 6 forests, 12 parks, gardens and islands, 7 heritage sites in County Galway — with this week's best day to get out, from Met Éireann's forecast.
This week outdoors
Best day outdoors: Wed, 28 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 14°C
Weather warnings could not be checked just now — see met.ie/warnings.
- Wed, 28 Oct14° / 10°Sun with light cloud25 km/h WSW · 0.4 mm by day
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 12°Sun with light cloud30 km/h SSE · 0 mm by day
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 11°Medium rain30 km/h SSE · 7.6 mm by day
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 4°Light rain15 km/h SSE · 1.5 mm by day
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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Trails & walks in County Galway
Waymarked walks, greenways and long-distance ways that start in or pass through County Galway, from Sport Ireland's register.
All 80 in County Galway
- Aghrane Castlekelly Loop4.1 km · 1 hr 45 min
- Aghrane Castlekelly Loop4.1 km · 50 min
- Aghrane Loop5.6 km · 2 hr
- Árann – Lúb an Chorruch10.3 km · 3 hr 18 min
- Árann – Lúb Cill Mhuirbhigh14.7 km · 4 hr 30 min
- Árann – Lúb Dún Eochla10 km · 3 hr 30 min
- Ard na Gaoithe - Ardnageeha loop2.2 km · 1 hr
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 214 km · 1 hr 15 min
- Clonbur Wood loop trail7.4 km · 2 hr 30 min
- Coole Park 7 Woods Trail4.5 km · 1 hr 15 min
- Derroura - Mountain Bike trail14.4 km · 2 hr 24 min
- Gort River Walk3.6 km · 45 min
- Inis Nee Loop4.9 km · 2 hr 15 min
- Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Locha7 km · 2 hr 15 min
- Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Phoillin11.2 km · 4 hr 30 min
- Inishbofin Island - Cloonamore Loop7.5 km · 2 hr
- Inishbofin Island - Middlequarter Loop4.9 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Inishbofin Island - Westquarter Loop8.1 km · 2 hr
- Killure Loop Walk2.8 km · 1 hr
- Lackagh-Knockdoemore Walking Trail2.3 km · 45 min
- Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Water Recreation Park to Hayes Island4.8 km · 1 hr 35 min
- Lúibín Cnoc an Choillín3 km · 1 hr
- Lúibín Gharmna (Garumna Loop)10 km · 2 hr
- Lúibiní an tSileár2.2 km · 45 min
- Lúibiní Cladach ó Dheas5.8 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Marconi Loop4.5 km · 1 hr 45 min
- New Village - Lough Seecon trail5.1 km · 2 hr
- New Village - New Village walk3.6 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Portumna Forest Park - Bonaveen Cycling Trail10.3 km · 1 hr
- Portumna Forest Park - Bonaveen Walking Trail10.3 km · 2 hr
- Portumna Forest Park - Rinmaher Cycling Trail12.4 km · 1 hr
- Portumna Forest Park - Rinmaher Walking Trail12.4 km · 2 hr
- Portumna Forest Park - Woodland Cycling Trail2.3 km · 15 min
- Portumna Forest Park - Woodland Walking Trail2.3 km · 30 min
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Lúibin Loch Bharr an tSrutháin2.7 km · 15 min
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Lúibin Loch Bharr an tSrutháin2.7 km · 30 min
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Lúibin Loch na mBruaichíní2.8 km · 40 min
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Lúibin Loch na mBruaichíní2.8 km · 15 min
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Siúlóod na Spéartha Dorcha3.5 km · 45 min
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Siúlóod na Spéartha Dorcha3.5 km · 20 min
- Cong/Clonbur Trail7.5 km · 1 hr 45 min
- Diamond Hill Binn Ghuaire6.2 km · 2 hr
- Inis Meain - Lub Cill Cheannannach7.9 km · 3 hr 30 min
- Inis Meain - Lub Dun Chonchuir5.2 km · 2 hr 30 min
- Inis Meain - Lúb Dún Fearbhaí13 km · 4 hr 30 min
- Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Harbour to Portumna Bridge2.5 km · 30 min
- Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Harbour to Portumna Bridge2.5 km · 10 min
- Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Water Recreation Park to Portumna Forest Park12 km · 4 hr
- Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Water Recreation Park to Terryglass Harbour3 km · 1 hr
- Lough Derg Blueway - Rossmore Pier to Illaunaboe Quay (Coos Bay)6.3 km · 2 hr 10 min
- Lough Derg Blueway - Williamstown Ilaunaboe Quay8.8 km · 3 hr
- Lúibín Mhaírois4.9 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Seanadh Mhacha7 km · 40 min
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Seanadh Mhacha7 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Siúlóidí na Ceathrún Rua - Trail 1 Cuilleán3.6 km · 45 min
- Siúlóidí na Ceathrún Rua - Trail 2 Trá an Dóilín8.3 km · 3 hr
- Siúlóidí na Ceathrún Rua - Trail 3 An Fhaithche4.9 km · 1 hr
- Slieve Aughty Trails - Gortnamanagh Loop6.5 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Slieve Aughty Trails - Sonnagh Old Loop7.2 km · 1 hr 40 min
- Williamstown Bog Road3.3 km · 40 min
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Green Trail Ceann Gólaim5.3 km · 1 hr
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Red Trail - Céibh na hAirde3.7 km · 45 min
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Yellow Trail Foirnis5.2 km · 1 hr
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 116 km · 1 hr 15 min
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 330.8 km · 2 hr 30 min
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 438 km · 3 hr
- Cong Forest - Cong Nature trail1.3 km · 1 hr 30 min
- Coole Park Family Trail1.6 km · 25 min
- Monivea - Historical trail1.6 km · 1 hr
- Monivea - Mass Track trail1.3 km · 1 hr
- Portumna Forest Park - Forest Friendly Cycling Trail1.6 km · 10 min
- Portumna Forest Park - Forest Friendly Walking Trail1.6 km · 20 min
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Blue Trail Bóthar na Sop8 km · Easy
- Letterfrack Poetry Trail1.2 km · 1 hr
- Castlegrove Woods1.8 km · Easy
- EuroVelo 1 Ireland - Atlantic Coast Route2300 km · Very Challenging
- Slí Chonamara33.1 km · 10 hr
- Slieve Aughty Trails - Old Curragh Road1.2 km · 15 min
- Suck Valley Way - Slí Gleannta na Suca123.9 km · 5 days
- Hymany Way98.3 km · 90 hr
Beaches & bathing waters in County Galway
Bathing waters the EPA monitors in County Galway: the latest results, any warning in place, and the facilities.
All 29 in County Galway
- An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, IndreabhánWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Bathing Place at PortumnaWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Céibh an SpidéilWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Cill Mhuirbhigh, Inis MórWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Loughrea LakeWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Salthill BeachWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Silverstrand BeachWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Trá an Dóilín, An Ceathrú RuaWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Traught, KinvaraWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Trá Inis Oírr (Main Beach)Water quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
- Goirtín, Cloch na RónWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Lifeguards in season
- Ballyloughane BeachWater quality: Good (2025) · Lifeguards in season
- Trá na mBan, An SpidéalWater quality: Good (2025) · Lifeguards in season
- Aillebrack/Silverhill BeachWater quality: Excellent (2025)
- Grattan Road BeachWater quality: Sufficient (2025) · Lifeguards in season
- Trá Chaladh Fínis, CarnaWater quality: Excellent (2025) · No dogs
- Trá na bhForbacha, Na ForbachaWater quality: Good (2025) · Parking
- Clifden BeachToilets · Parking
- Trá na Reilige, An Cheathrú RuaParking · Dogs on a lead
- An Trá Mór, Gorumna IslandWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- Dog's Bay, RoundstoneDogs on a lead
- DumhachDogs on a lead
- East End InisbofinWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- Glassilaun, KillaryDogs on a lead
- Mannin Bay, BallyconneelyDogs on a lead
- Omey Island StrandWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- Renvyle Rinn MhaoileWheelchair access
- Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis OirrWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead
- Trá Saorphort (Bóithrín Mags), Bearna
Forests & woodlands in County Galway
Coillte forest parks and recreation woods in County Galway, with the trails inside them and where to park.
Parks, gardens & islands in County Galway
Parks, gardens, islands and more beaches in County Galway, from Fáilte Ireland's attractions — nature places only.
Nature spotBá Bhun AbhannBunowen BayBeachOn the eastern side of the Slyne Head promontory is Bunowen Bay, a small, sheltered beach with crystal clear waters.
Nature spotCalafort Ros an Mhíl (Rossaveel Harbour)IslandRossavealWander down to Rossaveel Harbour (Calafort Ros an Mhíl) in County Galway and watch the colourful boats sail in and out.
Nature spotDroichead Charraig an Logáin (Carrickalegaun Bridge)IslandLettermoreThis causeway links two of the islands of Kilkieran Bay, Gorumna and Lettermore.
Nature spotInis Meáin (Inishmaan)BeachEscape the noise of the modern world and experience Inishmaan (Inis Meáin), a place where beauty, tradition and culture combine in a rugged windswept landscape.
Nature spotInishbofin Island (Inis Bó Finne) - GalwayIslandInishbofinJust 11km off the Galway coast, Inishbofin Island is perfect for a relaxing escape as well as the opportunity to hear some of the best traditional music around. It's a far cry from the 6,000 years of tumult and upheaval that shaped the island's past.All 12 in County Galway
- Bunowen Bay Bá Bhun AbhannBeach
- Calafort Ros an Mhíl (Rossaveel Harbour)Island · Rossaveal
- Droichead Charraig an Logáin (Carrickalegaun Bridge)Island · Lettermore
- Glinsk (Cé na Glinsce)Beach
- Inis Meáin (Inishmaan)Beach
- Inishbofin Island (Inis Bó Finne) - GalwayIsland · Inishbofin
- Kilmurvey BeachBeach
- Brigit's Garden (Gairdín Bhríde)Garden
- Cashel House Hotel GardensGarden · Connemara
- Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative GardenGarden · Galway City
- Connemara National ParkPark · Letterfrack
- Rinville ParkPark
Heritage sites in County Galway
Monuments to visit and world heritage in County Galway, from the National Monuments Service and the Heritage Council.
All 7 in County Galway
- Athenry CastleCastle · Athenry
- Aughnanure CastleCastle · Aughnanure
- Claregalway FriaryReligious house · Baile ChlÁIr
- Dún AonghasaCliff-edge fort · Cill Mhuirbhigh
- Kilconnell FriaryReligious house · Abbeyfield
- Pearse's CottageHouse · An Turlach
- Portumna CastleHouse · Portumna Demesne