Trail · County Galway

Lackagh-Knockdoemore Walking Trail

2.3 km45 minEasyLoop30 m climbDogs on a lead

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This trail offers views southwards towards Sliabh Aughty mountains and westwards to Connemara.

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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 cloudsGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct15° / 10°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Grey cloudGood day outdoors
Sun, 1 Nov11° / 4°Clear weather sunGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 15 km awayMonivea - Historical trail1.6 km1 hrModerateLoopThis walk follows tarred road, forest road and path in a loop through coniferous trees interspersed with shady broadleaf trees. It is a peaceful walk with plenty of birdsong and wildlife and passes the Ffrench family…

Trail · 15 km awayMonivea - Mass Track trail1.3 km1 hrModerateLoopThis walk follows tarred road, forest road and forest track in a loop through mature trees with a rich understory which includes briar, fern, ivy, holly and grasses. There is also natural regeneration growth of native…

Trail · 23 km awayCastlegrove Woods1.8 kmEasyLoop

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 13 km awayBallyloughane BeachWater quality: Good (2025)Lifeguards in seasonToiletsParkingBallyloughane Beach is a popular urban, shallow and sandy beach (~320m in length). Activities include swimming at both high and low tide.

Beach · 16 km awayGrattan Road BeachWater quality: Sufficient (2025)Lifeguards in seasonToiletsParkingGrattan Road Beach is a shallow, sandy beach facing directly out to Galway Bay and boasts breath-taking views stretching for miles across the bay to County Clare and the Aran Islands. It is approx. 250m in length.

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 14 km awayRinville ParkParkRamble through the beautiful grounds of Rinville Park and take in stunning views of the adjacent ancient castle and 16th century estate demesne.

Nature spot · 17 km awayCircle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative GardenGardenGalway CityCircle of Life is Ireland's National Organ Donor commemorative garden and is Galway's International Heritage Garden. Its welcoming design, and its richness of imagery and symbolism offer visitors an inspirational and memorable experience.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 2.9 km awayClaregalway FriaryReligious houseBaile ChlÁIrClaregalway Friary was founded on the banks of the Clare River about 1250 for the Conventual Order of Franciscans by John de Cogan, who was one of the leaders of the Anglo-Norman conquest of Connaught. The church…

Heritage site · 14 km awayAthenry CastleCastleAthenryAthenry is one of the most notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland, owing its foundation to Meiler de Bermingham who built his castle there c.1250. The oldest part of the castle is the hall-keep. It is a…