Connemara Greenway

Connemara Greenway

Galway to Clifden cycle route 🚵

The Galway / Connemara Greenway is a project to develop a walking and cycle trail between Galway and Clifden in County Galway. The first phase of this project is focusing on developing the greenway between Oughterard and Clifden. The second phase will develop the trail between Galway and Oughterard. When completed it will offer the general public 76 km of traffic free cycling through some of the most beautiful scenery on the west coast of Ireland.

To date two sections have been completed, a 6km section at Ballynahinch and a 3.5km section in Clifden. There is a 3rd pre-existing section starting at the canal in Galway City by the River Corrib to Dangan Sportsground of 4km too. Eventually all sections will connect into one continuous 76km cycle / walking route which will make it one of the best cycling routes in Galway.

The expectation is the Galway to Clifden Connemara Greenway will match the success of the Great Western Greenway from Westport to Achill Island in County Mayo. Although it is anticipated that the new route will become a popular tourist attraction, it will also provide a benefit to local people in offering a safer route for them to walk or cycle in the area.

Wild Atlantic Way development initiative
The Galway / Connemara Greenway project is part of the overall Wild Atlantic Way development initiative. The Wild Atlantic Way project by Failte Ireland involves the development of an extensive driving route along the western seaboard to promote the region internationally as a tourist destination, from the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal through to Galway and finishing in Kinsale in Co. Cork.

EuroVelo 1
The greenway route will also become included in the overall EuroVelo 1, an 11,000km, long distance cycling route along the Atlantic Coast from Norway to Portugal.

Connemara Greenway Route Map

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Galway to Connemara Greenway FAQs

How long is the Connemara Greenway?
Upon its final completion the Connemara Greenway will have a distance of 76km from the city of Galway to Clifden, the capital of Connemara.
How long is the Ballynahinch Greenway?
The Ballynahinch Greenway is a completed 6km section of the overall Connemara Greenway, located near Ballynahinch Castle along the old Galway to Clifden railway line.
Is the Galway to Clifden Greenway open?
Of the planned 76km of total greenway planned for Connemara, only 6km around Ballynahinch and 3.5km near Clifden has been completed to date and is open to cyclists and walkers.
How long will it take to cycle the Galway to Clifden Greenway?
If cycling at a leisurely 18km per hour you could expect to get to Clifden from Galway in approximately 4.5 hours, however this does not account for lots of rest stops to soak up the beautiful scenery.

For more information see: http://connemaragreenway.ie/

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