Trail · County Mayo
Inishturk - Lough Coolaknick Loop
4.9 km2 hrEasyLoop100 m climbDogs on a lead
This loop circles around Inishturk Island's Cairn Hill on surfaced roadways and sandy tracks and features a wide panorama of the mountains and islands of West Mayo and Connemara. It visits the lonely Lough Coolaknick and the lagoon of Portadoon is only a short off-trail detour accessed by a steep channel through cliffs to the sea.
Outdoors in County Mayo this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Sun with light cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 10°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Drizzle
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 3°Clear weather sun
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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Nature spot · 1.5 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.