Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Phoillin

Walking
County Galway
Grade Moderate
Length 11.2 km
Am 4 hours 30 minutes
Format Loop
Ascent 120 m
Dogs Allowed Under effective control
Waymarking Purple arrow on white background
Start Point
Pier on island
Finish Point
Pier on island
Nearest Town to Start Inis Oirr
Grid Ref. L 030 980
Lat. and Long. 53.06729, -9.52274

This trail on beautiful limestone walled boreens, sandy track and 'green' road, passes historical buildings, the Plassy wreck, the old village of An Formna with good views of An Loch Mór, and close to Tobar Eanna, all while enjoying island views and coastline, island birds, fauna and rich flora similar to the Burren including meadows of wild grass and exotic flowers.

Maps and other information

Please keep dogs under close control

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 51

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