Trail · County Galway

Lúibín Mhaírois

4.9 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoopDogs on a lead

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

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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 · 3.6 km awayLúibín Cnoc an Choillín3 km1 hrModerateLoopA short looped coastal trail that winds up a hill with spectacular views of Carna bay and the surrounding area.

Trail · 8.3 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 · 15 km awayBealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Blue Trail Bóthar na Sop8 kmEasyLinearDogs on a lead

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 6.4 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…

Beach · 6.7 km awayDog's Bay, RoundstoneDogs on a leadDog's Bay is located close to Roundstone village , Co Galway and has a horseshoe shape with more than a mile long stretch of white sandy beach. The beach is naturally protected by the headland which it faces to the…

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 4.7 km awayGlinsk (Cé na Glinsce)BeachA small, secluded sandy beach with lovely views of the bay and its many rocky outcrops.

Nature spot · 10 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 · 18 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…