Top Things to do in Western Ireland
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The 10 Best Mountains in Western Ireland, Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in Western Ireland, Ireland including Knocknarea, Maumturk Mountains, Croaghaun, Minaun, Benbulben, Keshcorran, Twelve Bens of Connemara, Croagh Patrick, Benwee Head, Binn Chaonaigh.
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1. Knocknarea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By brianf197 - Sligo, Ireland
I always go up the back way so cant say anything about the new walk way. Its a lovely easy climb and the views are class on a nice day
2. Maumturk Mountains
3. Croaghaun
4. Minaun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By KPC7 - New York City, United States
Just gorgeous. We added it to Google maps, so it should be easier to find! Ignore the towers (radio?) and enjoy the view...and the sheep.
5. Benbulben
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 386 reviews
Reviewed By mariamariabb - County Westmeath, Ireland
We followed the red arrows 5.5 km walk. Stunning views of the mountain and Donegal bay. There is a sign about 3km in to the carpark we went by this and kept to the red arrows and went through a lovely winding area with lovely trees and views very nice walk.
6. Keshcorran
7. Twelve Bens of Connemara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By johnmN5785EK - Lyon, France
We just simply enjoy the sense of calm and other-wordliness that descends while driving along by the Twelve Bens, which dominate the centre of Connemara - our days of serious mountaineering are long gone. Our last trip there was on an overcast day in Winter travelling from the Galway direction, on a narrow but empty road (apart from the occasional sheep) that ran through a unique boggy landscape with very sparse brown plant life, kaleidoscopically coloured clumps of heather and grass clinging to life by trickling streams. The mountains face south over blue-grey lakes and we enjoyed seeing the sharp quartzite peaks shrouded in mist. The Glencoaghan Horseshoe route, composed of nine peaks, encircles the south of the Bens, aligned in a star-shaped pattern, and takes in their highest peaks. This is some of the most strenuous but exhilarating mountaineering west of the Shannon; the northern summits are not as high but more physically demanding. Fortunately there is a mountain rescue team and potential walkers are advised to their number before starting out on the Beanna Beola (translated as Beola's peaks) which is the Gaelic name given to the Twelve Bens, by the local Irish speakers.
8. Croagh Patrick
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 768 reviews
One of the oldest religious sites in Ireland, this mountain is home to an 11th century monastery.
Reviewed By lillybelf - Belfast, United Kingdom
We headed from Belfast in the early hours and landed to Croagh Patrick early to get stuck into the climb. With covid there are a few restrictions. The centre and cafe aren't open but there is a small kiosk shop. There's a pay and display car park for a few euro. You can buy poles on site. I brought my own and would definitely recommend. Allow yourself approximately 3_3.5hours with a stop and lunch at the top. Weather changed constantly up and down. Very warm going up and very cold at the top. If you've time and the views are obscured wait a while because the clouds can pass very quick and the views of clew Bay are stunning. As mentioned the path and footing is stone and rock on the way down you're practically surfing on stones everyone warned us and they were 100% correct be prepared and take your time and wear proper shoes. There are toilets at the bottom the water in the area is discoloured as are the toilets but they are clean and grand for use. We'll worth the early start and views.
