Inishbofin Island – Westquarter Loop

Hiking Moderate

County

Galway

Distance

8.1 km

Duration

2 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Total Ascent

80 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Inishbofin Pier
  • Public transport
  • Toilets
  • Dogs allowed

On minor roads, laneways, bog roads and grassy roads following Inishbofin’s rugged coastline, this loop passes Loch Bofin, a stone beach, sea blowhole caves, high cliffs and the ruins of Dún Mór promontory fort. Enjoy the spectacular coastal views towards Inishark and the Galway mainland.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

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

Along the way

Natural features

Heritage & points of interest

Food & drink

Nature & wildlife

Atlantic Gray SealHerring GullGreat Black-backed GullGannetWheatear

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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