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    Connemara, Burren, Mayo & the Aran Islands

    The central west coast of Ireland is a diverse place. Hike the Cliffs of Moher, explore unspoilt and little-traversed peaks of Mayo and Connemara, meet locals in the Gaeltacht communities on the Aran Islands, admire the lunar-like Burren panoramas, and sail to islands along the Wild Atlantic Way west.

    Connemara, the Burren, Mayo & the Aran Islands

    Along the Wild Atlantic way travel west for wild mountainous landscapes, proud Gaelic communities, windswept rocky islands and traditional music filled pubs.

    From the unique rocky alien limestone landscape of the Burren to the spectacular Aran Islands, the soaring mountains of Connemara National Park and the wild rugged peaks of Mayo, the central west coast of Ireland is a fascinating combination of tiny islands, secret beaches and coastal-scapes, rugged mountains, heathery bogs and quaint pubs.

    The bohemian city of Galway with its labyrinth of cobbled streets, colourful facades and busy cafés is one of the most culturally-rich in Ireland. To the west lies Connemara and the Aran Islands with a vast number of heritage sites. In the north, rugged Mayo is one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets. A hiker’s paradise with challenging trails winding through unspoilt landscapes enjoy stunning mountain views sweeping down to the sea.

    Known as the traditional music capital of Ireland, Clare offers natural beauty, ancient monuments as well as intimate towns and villages. The Cliffs of Moher, the limestone landscape of the Burren, the many natural caves and the breathtaking views of the Shannon estuary makes this the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures.

     

    What to See in the West

    Our Tours in West Ireland - Connemara, the Burren, Mayo & the Aran Islands

    Our holidays reviewed
    in your own words

    My previous two trips with Wilderness were in Scotland. They were fantastic trips but this one was better. There is something very special about the Irish and their country. There was a gentleman named John on one of our ferry boats that came up to us as a group and became an instant friend and source of information. This happens a lot in Ireland. We were able to milk goats and enjoy ice cream from the goats and the family farmer gave us the run of his house to store our backpacks and use his facilities. So many special moments on this trip that you can’t put a price tag on! This was my 14 th trip to Europe in my 68 years for various vacations and this trip stands high and above all of the others!

    Gary Fruland
    Hiking & Island Hopping - Cork & Kerry
    Reviewed on 25/07/2022

    Rated 4.94 out of 5 based on 3,799 reviews

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