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    The Sky Road

    Connemara’s epic driving route has surprises around every corner
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    County Galway
    Amazing landscapes
    2 hrs from Ireland West Airport

    Sky Road, County Galway © Christian McLeod

    In a quiet corner of County Galway, a road winds through a wild and windswept landscape of craggy rock and rugged green bluffs. Every few moments a spectacular panorama of blue ocean flashes into view, with green fields tumbling down to meet the crashing waves.

    This is the Sky Road in Connemara, a looped driving route that hugs the coastline and takes around an hour to complete. Over a distance of 16km, the road takes you through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland – undulating, rust-coloured bogs, white sandy beaches, and fields crisscrossed with dry stone walls. It feels like the edge of the world.

    Sky Road, County Galway © Christian McLeod

    Getting started

    The starting (and, indeed, finishing) point for the Sky Road is the buzzy town of Clifden in the heart of County Galway’s Connemara region. Whether you choose to cycle or drive, the route is the same: follow the upper road onto the Kingston Peninsula to enjoy the most spectacular views, before following the N59 back to Clifden.

    There are a few places to stop off along the way, including a spectacular panoramic viewing spot around 5km or so from Clifden. Eyrephort Beach is another don’t-miss spot around 9km from town. The beach looks out onto the islands of Inishturbot and Inishturk South and is known for its gorgeous white sands and azure waters – there’s no better place to sit back and soak up the scenery.

    Clifden, County Galway © Big Smoke Studio for Tourism Ireland

    Explore more

    If you want to continue exploring, then you’re in the right place. There are countless must-see sights close to the Sky Road. Before heading back to Clifden, you could head north to the scenic village of Cleggan – a jumping-off point for ferries to Inishbofin Island.

    Or you could head inland to the exceptional Connemara National Park with a multitude of walking trails. Or how about an afternoon at Kylemore Abbey – one of Ireland’s most beautiful structures, set on the edge of a glassy lake?

    More around Galway

    Inishturk

    Inishturk 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.

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    Clifden Castle

    Clifden Castle was built by John d'Arcy in a Gothic Revival style between 1812 and 1815.

    Galway

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    Clifden Historical Walking Tours

    Let Clifden Historical Walking Tours help you explore the history of this 200 year old town. Your expert guide will regale you with stories of famine, war, religious conflict, street riots and political rallies in Clifden, the capital of Connemara, County Galway.

    Galway

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    Walk Connemara

    'Walk Connemara' offers guided walks, trekking, hill-walking, hikes and walking tours in Connemara ...

    Moyard

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    The Whitethorn Gallery

    The Whitethorn Art Gallery is situated in Clifden Town, County Galway. Clifden is a well-establishe...

    Clifden

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    Lowry’s Irish Music and Whiskey Bar

    Lowry’s Irish Music and Whiskey Bar is located in Clifden, Connemara and is known throughout Connemara and Galway for its Irish music.

    Galway

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    Connemara Seaweed Baths

    Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a hot bath of Atlantic seawater, infused with hand harvested seaweed and enjoy Ireland’s oldest spa treatment at Connemara Seaweed Baths, Clifden, Connemara, County Galway.

    Galway

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    Dan O’Hara’s Homestead - Connemara Heritage & History Centre

    Nestling under the Twelve Bens mountains is this restored pre-famine cottage of Dan O'Hara, a man made famous in song and story. The homestead is located on the N59 (Clifden - Galway) road, 7km from Clifden.

    Galway

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    Real Adventures Connemara

    Real Adventures Connemara, Clifden, County Galway, offer exciting activities three times a day all year round. They cater for groups, couples, individuals, families, children, clubs, stags, hens and more.

    Galway

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    The Point Pony Trekking and Horse Riding

    The Point Pony Trekking and Horse Riding is a friendly trekking centre, located in Ballyconneely, County Galway. They offer riders a unique opportunity to discover some of the most breathtaking scenery in the West of Ireland on horseback.

    Galway

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