Western Way

#70 among destinations in Ireland

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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. It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by Coillte, Galway County Council, Mayo County Council, South Mayo Development Company and Mayo North & East Development Company. ()

Length: 111.23 miCoordinates: 53°29'13"N, 9°27'14"W

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Western Way – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castlekirk, Glengowla Mines, Corcogemore, Lough Shindilla.

2.5 miW
Forts and castles
Castlekirk
63 min walk • Castlekirk, also called Hen's Castle, is a tower house and National Monument located in Lough Corrib, Ireland.
5.8 miSE
Historical place, Farm, Mine
Glengowla Mines, Oughterard
147 min walk • Glengowla Mines is a "show mine" dedicated to the lead and silver mining history of Glengowla and the Oughterard area.
5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corcogemore
131 min walk • Corcogemore at 609 metres, is the 208th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 253rd–highest peak on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale.
5.2 miSW
Lake
Lough Shindilla
134 min walk • Lough Shindilla is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.
3.4 miS
Lake
Lough Bofin
87 min walk • Lough Bofin is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.
3.9 miSW
Lake
Ardderry Lough
100 min walk • Ardderry Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.
3.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lackavrea
82 min walk • Lackavrea is a 396-metre isolated mountain in County Galway, Ireland. It is located to the east of the larger Maumturks range, which lies within the Connemara region.
5.4 miNE
Village
Clonbur
138 min walk • One of the main attractions in Clonbur is the majestic Lough Mask, a vast lake that is perfect for fishing, boating, and leisurely walks along its shores. The crystal-clear waters of the lake provide a serene backdrop for a relaxing day of outdoor activities, and the...