Trail · County Galway
Inishbofin Island - Cloonamore Loop
7.5 km2 hrModerateLoop80 m climbDogs on a lead
This loop takes the walker towards the eastern end of the island where it circles Lough Gowlansgowar before joining a sandy beach for a stretch and passing the ruins of St Colman's church. It follows minor roads, laneways, bog roads, grassy roads and tracks with views of the island's beautiful scenery.
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Outdoors in County Galway this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 15°C
Status Yellow - Rain warning for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo
From Thu, 8 Oct, 09:00 until Fri, 9 Oct, 04:00
Heavy spells of rain.
Be aware of potential impacts:
- Difficult travelling conditions
- Localised flooding possible
Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 9°Scattered clouds
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Sun with light cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 200 m awayInishbofin 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.
Nature spot · Co. Mayo · 12 km awayInis ToircInishturkIslandInishturk Island rises boldly from the Atlantic Ocean, off the scenic coast of County Mayo. See the soaring sea cliffs to the north west and steep hills to the north, on which stands the ruins of the old signal tower.