Clare Island – Knocknaveena Loop

Hiking Moderate

County

Mayo

Distance

6.9 km

Duration

2.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Total Ascent

140 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Clare Island Pier
  • Public transport
  • No dogs

This Loop circles Knocknaveen Hill on surfaced roadway and grassy track through a topography of hills and bogs. It brings you past the small Loughs of Creggan and Leinnapollbruty. There are fine views towards Achill Island, the Corraun Peninsula and the Mayo mainland.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

02550751001250 km3.4 km6.7 km106 m

Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.

Along the way

Natural features

Peaks

Heritage & points of interest

Food & drink

Nature & wildlife

StonechatMeadow PipitWheatearRobinHooded Crow

Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.

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