Trail · County Galway
Inishbofin Island - Middlequarter Loop
4.9 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoop100 m climbDogs on a lead
As its name suggests this loop circles the middle section of the island on minor roads, laneways, bog roads and grassy roads around Lough Fawna. It includes a ridge marked with stone cairns and a communications mast from where there are superb views of much of the island's beautiful scenery.
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Outdoors in County Galway this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Scattered clouds
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 10°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Grey cloud
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 4°Clear weather sun
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 · 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.