Oughterard Walking

Oughterard

Gateway to Connemara ⛰️

Oughterard is a small town positioned along the banks of the Owenriff River near the shores of Lough Corrib and this location makes the delightful village of Oughterard is the chief angling centre on Lough Corrib.


Lough Corrib scenic route 🚵‍♀️

When travelling through Oughterard, a detour to the right in the village square will bring you by some of the most scenic shorelines of Lough Corrib. After a journey of 13 km, the road stops rather abruptly opposite the wooded Hill of Doon. There are breath-taking views here of the north eastern arm of Lough Corrib as it dramatically fades into the distance towards the mountains and valleys of Connemara. This is the start of The Western Way a 200km walking / hiking trail which winds its through some of the most scenic places in Connemara Galway and continues up through county Mayo and ends in county Sligo. Return to Oughterard, taking the road to the right named ‘scenic route‘, from where panoramic views of the lake are obtained again.


Where to stay 🛌

Oughterard has a range of good quality, modern and comfortable hotels, guesthouses and B&B’s to choose from.
Book Oughterard Accommodation


How to get to Oughterard 🚌

Go by bus on Bus Eireann Route 419 or with Citylink.ie on their Clifden Route. Oughterard is a commuter town of Galway City, so has scheduled bus services daily. Alternatively travel by car from Galway taking the N59 road west from Galway.


Explore Oughterard before you go


Map of Oughterard, Co. Galway

Popular place for...

Lough Corrib
Fishing
Lake Cuises
Hill of Doon
Golf
Exploring Connemara
Families
Day trips
Aughnanure Castle
Restaurants
Trad music
Pubs
Glengowla Mines
Galway Wind Way trails

Best Rate Hotels

Powered by Booking.com
We Price Match
No Booking Fees
FREE cancellation on most rooms!

loading