by Mike Laffey | Nov 4, 2015 | Connemara National Park, Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks
The Connemara National Park is one of the most exhilarating activities to do in Connemara. It will most certainly be one of the highlights of any trip to Ireland. Located just ten minutes walk from the Lodge the park will present an eclectic array of views and...
by Abbie Rodeo | May 27, 2015 | Connemara National Park, Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
The incredible views from the top of Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park make it a must-do hike if you are in Connemara. Here are the photos to prove it! Its a 2 hour 30 minutes hike roundtrip, little pain for so much gain. Make your way up there! If you are...
by Abbie Rodeo | May 8, 2015 | Connemara National Park, Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks, Guest Blog for me, Uncategorized, Wild Atlantic Way Highlights
This is the start of the walk. I’ve had the most spectacular day walking along the Killary Fjord! This is definitely one of my top recommendations to people passing through Connemara! Killary Fjord is a must-do hike if you want to go on a long, easy walk with...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 4, 2015 | Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
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by Mike Laffey | Feb 4, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Kylemore abbey and victorian garden take the wesport road from letterfrack. You can either or park there. stroll in the lunch surroundings of this very popular neo gothic castle and church.
by Mike Laffey | Feb 4, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
I can honestly say that letterfrack is the best base for anyone interested in walking / hiking in connemara. There’s good well priced accommodation available at the connemara national park hostel – letterfrack lodge,which has hostel and hotel styled rooms....
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
The Killary Fjord walk Three varieties of walk. 1. The Devils Cut. 2. The Fjord and lake circuit. 3. Letter Difficulty: 2 -10 Distance: kms Height: flat Time: 2 hours and 15 mins A flat walk on road and track that takes you through some of the most scenery to be seen...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
The Lettergesh Circuit. “One of 50 places in the world to see before you die.”. – B.B.C Travel 2008 The only place mentioned in Ireland. Difficulty: 2 -10 Distance: kms Height: flat Time: 2 hours and 15 mins How to get there. From Letterfrack take the Tully...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
The Dawros River Walk Difficulty: 3-10 Distance: 7kms Height: flat Time: 2 hours and 15 mins From Letterfrack you can walk along the N59 towards Westport for almost 2kms until lyou see the river on the left hand side beneath you. Be careful its a steep enbankment down...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Mweel Reas Mountain. The tallest mountian West of the Shannon river. Difficulty: 9-10 Distance: 8kms Height: 800+ metres Time: 5 hours How to get there. From Letterfrack take the Westport Road 2.5km past leenane to the turnoff Louisberg turn left. Continue straight...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Ben Baun , The Big Daddy of the 12 pins. Difficulty: 8-10 Distance: 9kms Height: 725 metres Time 4.5 hours up and down. How to get there. From Letterfrack take the Westport road 9kms. Turn right just after Kylemore Pass hotel. Go 4 kms down the road and park your car...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Benchoona garraun & Binn Fraoigh Difficulty: 7-10 distance for the circuit 9km time: 4.5 hrs How to get there: From Letterfrack take the Tully Cross Road to Tully Cross. Turn right down the hill for 3 miles. Along the coastal road towards lettergesh. When you get...
by Mike Laffey | Feb 3, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Tully mountain first peak. zero pain for lots of gain distance is 4km up and down time: 1 hour 45 mins Height: 357 meters or option 2 is the full duck (full curcuit of tully mountain) distance is 10 km up and around and down Time: 4 hours max Wow factor 8/10 From...
by Mike Laffey | Jan 27, 2015 | Connemara Walks, Uncategorized
Each year I like to focus on a walk in the area and give very detailed info on the walk. This year it’s my personal favourite , the garran complex . A cluster of 3 peaks over looking the Atlantic Ocean that just happens to be at the back of my house in...
by Mike Laffey | Dec 2, 2014 | Connemara Walks, Wild Atlantic Way Highlights
If you are interested in visiting Ireland’s only Fjord, you will find the perfect base in Letterfrack. Killary Harbour stretches out 16km from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to Aasleagh and reaches down over 45m in its center. It is only a 10min drive from...
by Mike Laffey | Nov 18, 2014 | Connemara Travel Tips, Connemara Walks
Hello from beyond the hills and mountains of Connemara. And the temperatures drop and the winter sets in in earnest the Letterfrack Lodge stays warm, cosy and inviting to the discerning traveler who ventures west. Good fortune favors the brave and the good fortune...
by Mike Laffey | Nov 14, 2014 | Connemara National Park, Connemara Walks, Mike's Favourite Places
The Connemara National Park is one of the most exhilarating activities to do in Connemara. It will most certainly be one of the highlights of any trip to Ireland. Located just ten minutes walk from the Lodge the park will present an eclectic array of views and...
by Mike Laffey | Nov 14, 2014 | Connemara National Park, Connemara Walks
Tully Mountain definitely provides the best view over the seashore and the whole Connemara area. If you are lucky you can look as far as to the Croagh Patrick near Westport and southwards as far as to the whole Galway Bay. You also have splendid views over the Twelve...
by Mike Laffey | Nov 14, 2014 | Connemara Walks, Wild Atlantic Way Highlights
You will always remember a daytrip to Inishbofin Island which is on the Wild Atlantic Way. First of all, the Ferry is so much fun, make sure that you do not get seasick and do not stand in the front part of the Ferry since you will get totally wet. But the waves make...
