Trail · County Clare
Carran Loop
9.3 km4 hrChallengingLoop100 m climbNo dogs
This loop follows minor roads, animal tracks and grassy lanes, taking in the Clab Valley, St Fachtnan's Holy Well and part of Termon Hill as it traverses fields of stone slab and passes a €˜turlough' (an area which floods in winter but disappears in summer).
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Outdoors in County Clare this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 12°Sun with grey cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 11°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 8°Grey cloud
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 6°Scattered clouds
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 2.1 km awayThe Burren PerfumeryGardenCarranDiscover the enchanting Burren Perfumery in Carran, County Clare. Ireland’s first perfumery was established over 50 years ago, amidst one of the world’s most extraordinary floral landscapes.
Nature spot · 14 km awayNa LeacachaFlaggy ShoreBeachNewquayFeast your eyes on the limestone pavements, historical fossils and views of Aughinish Island and the wider Atlantic from the peacefully secluded beach of Flaggy Shore.