Travel Guide of Clifden in Ireland by Influencers and Travelers
Clifden is a coastal town in County Galway, Ireland, in the region of Connemara, located on the Owenglin River where it flows into Clifden Bay. As the largest town in the region, it is often referred to as "the Capital of Connemara". Frequented by tourists, Clifden is linked to Galway city by the N59.
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1 - Connemara National Park
9 km away
Connemara National Park is one of six national parks in Ireland that are managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. It is located in the west of Ireland within County Galway.
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2 - Diamond Hill
10 km away
Diamond Hill or Bengooria is an isolated peak overlooking the village of Letterfrack, in the northwest corner of the Twelve Bens in Connemara National Park in County Galway, Ireland.
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3 - Mountain Bike Tours in Clifden
Spend a full day exploring one of the world's most beautiful coastal landscapes, as you ride an electric bike along Connemara's Wild Atlantic Way. Meander down quiet, country lanes on this peaceful, self-guided tour, or enjoy scenic views of the coast while exploring the Clifden countryside. Depending upon which route you choose, and how long you plan to ride, enjoy the views from the famous Sky Road as well as the haunting Bog Road, or make your way to Roundstone village for seafood chowder and mussels.
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4 - Tully Cross
12 km away
Tully Cross is a small village located on the Renvyle Peninsula in north-west Connemara, in County Galway, Ireland. It is actually situated in the townland of Gorteenclough. The village lies close to the sea and is on the Wild Atlantic Way coastal route.
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5 - Kylemore Abbey
12 km away
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6 - Shore Excursions in Clifden
Take in the wild Irish land and seascapes of the beautiful and dramatic Wild Atlantic Way in Connemara, as you meander with your electric bike along quiet country lanes and rugged coastal routes on this self-guided day tour. There are lots of breathtaking routes to choose from. Include a ride along the famous and scenic Sky Road as well as the haunting Bog Road. Or make your way to Roundstone village for fresh Atlantic mussels or a seafood chowder and continue on with a visit to the Connemara Smokehouse, where you’ll see how the finest Irish smoked salmon is crafted.
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7 - Derryclare Lough
16 km away
Derryclare Lough is a freshwater lake at the entrance of the Inagh Valley, in Connemara, Galway, in the west of Ireland.
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8 - Connemara
18 km away
Connemara is a cultural region in County Galway, Ireland. The area has a strong association with traditional Irish culture and contains a major part of the Connacht Irish-speaking Gaeltacht, which is a key part of the identity of the region and is the largest Gaeltacht in the country.
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9 - Safaris in Clifden
Join us on an exclusive early morning guided wild deer viewing safari in Connemara. You will attempt to catch sighting of this majestic wild animal in it natural habitat of scenic mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. Whilst tracking the deer in full equipped 4x4 vehicles, learn from your professional local guide about the unique fauna and flora of this area and enjoy a complementary hot drink and biscuits.
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10 - Doo Lough
25 km away
Doo Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in southwest County Mayo on the Murrisk peninsula.
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11 - Doolough
25 km away
Doolough is a coastal townland covering an area of 2,493 acres in Kiltane Parish, Erris, North County Mayo, in Ireland. It is southeast of Belmullet town and is part of the Mayo Gaeltacht.
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12 - Bike Rentals in Clifden
E-bike along the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way to experience dramatic land & seascapes. Connemara is punctuated by world famous views and sites, unique and ancient heritage and geology.
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13 - View of Inishmore Coastline
44 km away
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14 - Inishmore
45 km away
Inis Mór is the largest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay in Ireland and has an area of 31 km². Inis Mór has a population of about 840, making it the largest of the Aran Islands in terms of population and largest island off the Irish coast with no bridge or causeway to the mainland.
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15 - Kilronan
47 km away
Cill Rónáin is the main settlement on Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland in County Galway. The ferries serving the island call at Doolin, County Clare and also Rossaveal, County Galway.
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