Walk The Wild Atlantic Way

A little bit more about the trek

You will be meet in Galway, from there you will journey to town of Clifden. You will visit Connemara National park and climb Diamond Hill for some of the best views in Connemara before heading onto Leenane village at the head of Killary Fjord. You will venture out on the water by licensed RIB power boat. Take the water taxi to Rossroe Pier and walk along the shores of Killary fjord. Explore the history of the now deserted villages and landscape of the famine path and walls built by locals in the 1800’s.

You will take a Ferry to the island guarding the entrance to Clew Bay, Clare Island. This was the home of the pirate queen Grainne O’Malley and still has inhabitants to this day. The lighthouse is a prominent landmark and was built back in 1806. Explore the dramatic coastal landscape and climb Knockmore. You will follow in the footsteps of numerous pilgrims as you hike Croagh Patrick. Ireland’s holiest mountain has been a pagan pilgrimage since 3000 BC and is now the site of a Christian pilgrimage on the last Sunday in July each year. Amazing panoramic views of Clew Bay and the islands can be witnessed once you reach the summit.

You will also travel on the Award Winning Great Western Greenway cycle route. Journey all the way from Westport to Achill island on Ireland’s longest off road walking and cycling trail. This World Class Greenway is traffic free and follows the now closed railway route. You will Finish the tour with a trip to the Western Edge of Europe as we travel around the largest island off the coast of Ireland, Achill Island. Steeped in history and amazing archaeology, including the wonderful cliffs of Croaghaun which are the third highest sea cliffs in Europe.