Glengowla Mines, Oughterard

#3 among attractions in Oughterard

Historical place, Farm, Mine, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Glengowla Mines is a "show mine" dedicated to the lead and silver mining history of Glengowla and the Oughterard area. ()

Established: 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 53°25'6"N, 9°22'31"W

Address

Glengowla EastOughterard Ireland

Contact

+353 87 252 9850

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Day trips

Nearby attractions include: Aughnanure Castle, Western Way, Lough Corrib, Oughterard Golf Club.

4.1 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place, Museum
Aughnanure Castle, Oughterard
105 min walk • Aughnanure Castle is a tower house in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland. It is situated in the west of Ireland. It was built by the O' Flaherty's in the 16th century.
5.8 miNW
Hiking trail, Hiking
Western Way
147 min walk • The Western Way is a long-distance trail in Ireland. It is 179 kilometres long and begins in Oughterard, County Galway and ends in Ballycastle, County Mayo. It is typically completed in seven days.
5.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Corrib
144 min walk • Lough Corrib is a lake in the west of Ireland. The River Corrib or Galway River connects the lake to the sea at Galway. It is the largest lake within the Republic of Ireland and the second largest on the island of Ireland.
3.5 miE
53°25'16"N • 9°17'22"W
Oughterard Golf Club, Oughterard
91 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
3.5 miW
Lake
Lough Bofin
90 min walk • Lough Bofin is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.
3.1 miSW
Lake
Lettercraffroe Lough
80 min walk • Lettercraffroe Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.