Connemara Guided Day Tour with a 3 hour stop in Connemara National Park.

Connemara, stretching from Galway Bay in the south to Killary Harbour in the north, is a region defined by its dramatic natural beauty, with rugged mountains like the Twelve Bens, peaceful lakes such as Lough Corrib, and the wild, sweeping Inagh Valley. Known for its pure white sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, Connemara offers a visual feast of landscapes. The tour begins at daily from outside Kinlay Hostel on Merchants Road, Galway, with a local driver/guide leading the journey out of the city through the historic fishing village of the Claddagh and onto Salthill, home to the Prom and Blackrock diving tower. Passing landmarks like the Spanish Arch and the River Corrib, the route showcases Galway’s rich history and culture, including the famous Claddagh Ring. The 4km Salthill Promenade offers views of Galway Bay and the Clare Hills, with a local tradition of kicking the wall at the end of the walk.

Continuing west along the Wild Atlantic Way, the route hugs Galway Bay through the charming villages of Barna, Furbo, and the Gaeltacht village of Spiddal, where Irish language and culture are vibrantly preserved. The road winds into the heart of Connemara, unveiling a landscape of boglands, lakes, and mountains that begin to rise on the horizon. A photo stop at Screeb waterfall captures Connemara’s savage beauty, as described by Oscar Wilde. The journey passes through Maam Cross, a lively farming hub known for its livestock sales and pony fairs, before reaching Derryclare Lough at the entrance to the Inagh Valley. With the Twelve Bens mountain range as a backdrop, this lake is both a haven for anglers and a stunning photo opportunity, perfectly encapsulating the wild, untouched essence of Connemara.