Trail · County Galway
Marconi Loop
4.5 km1 hr 45 minEasyLoop30 m climbDogs on a lead
The walk follows a roadway and gravel tracks with small sections of boardwalk through sensitive areas, as it passes through the Industrial Heritage site of the first commercial wireless radio station, also the landing site for the first non stop transatlantic flight, whose stories are explained with various interpretative elements. The walk also includes natural heritage and has fine views of Roundstone Bog (a Special Area of Conservation), lakes, mountains and the sea.
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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
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 8.8 km awayBá Bhun AbhannBunowen BayBeachOn the eastern side of the Slyne Head promontory is Bunowen Bay, a small, sheltered beach with crystal clear waters.
Nature spot · 11 km awayConnemara National ParkParkLetterfrackVisit County Galway and explore the spectacular Connemara National Park. It covers some 3,000 hectares of scenic mountains, expansive bogs, glorious grasslands and enchanting woodlands.