Clare Island – Fawnglass Loop

Hiking Easy

County

Mayo

Distance

2.8 km

Duration

1.2 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Total Ascent

90 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

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

This loop circles the valley of the townland of Fawnglass between the pier at the beach and Knocknaveen Hill on surfaced roadway and grassy track, venturing onto the lower slopes of Knocknaveen with fine views of Clew Bay. It brings you past the castle of the pirate queen Granuaile/Grace O’Malley.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

0204060800 km1.3 km2.6 km80 m

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

Along the way

Heritage & points of interest

Food & drink

Nature & wildlife

StonechatMeadow PipitBarn SwallowWrenReed Bunting

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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