County
Galway
Distance
16 km
Duration
1.2 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Clifden
- Public transport
- Toilets
- No dogs
- Part accessible · Some accessible facilities at trailhead
The Sky Road Loop follows the route of the Sky Road around the peninsula between Streamstown and Clifden Bays, with a section along the N59. The terrain is relatively flat, particularly towards the end of the peninsula. Views are spectacular and are of the Atlantic, including the islands of Inishturk and Turbot, and also of the town of Clifden. Care is required on the N59 and at the more northerly junction with it.
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Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
Along the way
Viewpoints
Natural features
Heritage & points of interest
+4 more nearby
Food & drink
+5 more nearby
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.