Trail · County Galway

Lúibín Cnoc an Choillín

3 km1 hrModerateLoop46 m climbNo dogs

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

A short looped coastal trail that winds up a hill with spectacular views of Carna bay and the surrounding area.

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 · 3.6 km awayLúibín Mhaírois4.9 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoop

Trail · 11 km awayInis Nee Loop4.9 km2 hr 15 minEasyLoopThis walk takes you on minor roadways and old laneways by bridge onto Inishnee Island where it circles the central section of the island, with the opportunity to stop off at the old Reilig Naomh Maitiú (St Mathias's…

Trail · 12 km awayBealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Blue Trail Bóthar na Sop8 kmEasyLinearDogs on a lead

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 4.5 km awayTrá Chaladh Fínis, CarnaWater quality: Excellent (2025)No dogsTrá Chaladh Fínis is a scenic, sandy and rural beach overlooking Finish Island. Trá Chaladh Fínis supports a variety of vegetation including a variety of marine plant species and flower species. It also supports a…

Beach · 10.0 km awayGoirtín, Cloch na RónWater quality: Excellent (2025)Lifeguards in seasonToiletsParkingGoirtín, Cloch na Rón bathing water is on the shores of Gurteen Bay. It is a striking sandy beach and is best remembered as a setting for the famous Irish film Into the West. There is a unique "machair" habitat present…

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 5.6 km awayGlinsk (Cé na Glinsce)BeachA small, secluded sandy beach with lovely views of the bay and its many rocky outcrops.

Nature spot · 11 km awayCashel House Hotel GardensGardenConnemaraStanding at the head of Cashel Bay, County Galway is Cashel House Hotel and Gardens, a mid 19th century gracious country house. Set in 20 hectares, the hotel boasts beautiful, award winning gardens and woodland walks.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 16 km awayPearse's CottageHouseAn TurlachA small restored cottage overlooking the breath-taking lakes and mountains of Connemara, used by Patrick Pearse (1879-1916) leader of the 1916 Rising, as a summer residence and summer school for his pupils from St…

Heritage site · 23 km awayDún AonghasaCliff-edge fortCill MhuirbhighPerched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, this is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands. It is enclosed by three massive dry-stone walls and a "chevaux-de-frise"…