Top Clifden Day Trips

Explore the trails and woodlands of Connemara National Park at your own pace with this self-guided tour. See the mountains, wildlife, and bogs that the west of Ireland is famous for during this visit. Choose between several different nature trails, including easy options that are perfect for families or more challenging trails ideal for hikers. Relax over lunch in the on-site tea room.

See whichever side of Connemara you want on this self-guided cycling tour around the region. Instead of getting trapped in a tour bus and following a rigid itinerary, pick up your bicycle and head to the places you want to see. You can choose to follow one of the recommended routes, which will take you to beaches, historical landmarks, charming villages and scenic lookouts, or you can customize it as you want, based on your own interests.

Explore nature walks in scenic Connemara National Park on the Wild Atlantic Way. The park covers 2.957 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. The park's mountains are part of the famous 12 Bens mountain range. Entrance to the park is free. At the visitor centre view a fascinating exhibition on the Connemara landscape. A variety of safe and easy trail options are available for the whole family to enjoy, with more challenging tracks &trails for walkers, ranging from 0.5kms to 5kms. Come see the world famous Connemara pony. The birdlife is varied and includes Meadow pipits, skylarks, stonechats, chaffinches, robins and wrens. Birds of prey and wild red deer can be seen occasionally too. Lunch is at the Tea Room, situated in the park, consisting of delicious soup of the day, with homemade brown bread, plus a freshly made sandwich (plain or toasted), with 2 fillings of your choice, tea or coffee and a chocolate. This is a self-guided tour.

The wild landscapes of the Connemara National Park make a stunning backdrop for a hike, but visiting with a private guide means you can learn more about the natural ecosystems and wildlife. On this private full-day tour, explore the bogs and forests of the Connemara National Park, stroll along deserted beaches, and admire views of Croagh Patrick mountain.

Visit one of Ireland's six national parks, Connemara National Park, and enjoy a lunch at the park's tea room during this self-guided tour, including entrance fees. While there, choose between four hikes, ranging in distance of 0.3 miles (0.5 kilometers) to 2.3 miles (3.7 kilometers). If you choose to hike to the top of Diamond Hill, you can catch sights of the village of Letterfrack and Twelve Bens.

Explore nature walks in scenic Connemara National Park on the Wild Atlantic Way. The park covers 2.957 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. The park's mountains are part of the famous 12 Bens mountain range. Entrance to the park is free. At the visitor centre view a fascinating exhibition on the Connemara landscape. A variety of safe and easy trail options are available for the whole family to enjoy, with more challenging tracks &trails for walkers, ranging from 0.5kms to 5kms. Come see the world famous Connemara pony. The birdlife is varied and includes Meadow pipits, skylarks, stonechats, chaffinches, robins and wrens. Birds of prey and wild red deer can be seen occasionally too. Lunch is at the Tea Room, situated in the park, consisting of delicious soup of the day, with homemade brown bread, plus a freshly made sandwich (plain or toasted), with 2 fillings of your choice, tea or coffee and a chocolate. This is a self-guided tour.