Guidebook for Clifden
Parks & Nature
If you like to walk, this is the perfect spot to lead you to the Diamond hill (well worth the climb) to enjoy the views of Connemara. Or explore the beautiful park which also has a poetry trail to follow.
300 locals recommend
Connemara National Park
If you like to walk, this is the perfect spot to lead you to the Diamond hill (well worth the climb) to enjoy the views of Connemara. Or explore the beautiful park which also has a poetry trail to follow.
Essentials
Convenience store with post office.
Next to the Strand Bar, also serving Lunch during the summer season. A short stroll from the Apartment.
8 locals recommend
Sweeney's Strand Bar
Convenience store with post office.
Next to the Strand Bar, also serving Lunch during the summer season. A short stroll from the Apartment.
Sightseeing
The Sky road is worth a visit with it's breath taking views just outside of Clifden town. Along the high road, taking the narrow winding roads.
21 locals recommend
Sky Road
Sky Road The Sky road is worth a visit with it's breath taking views just outside of Clifden town. Along the high road, taking the narrow winding roads.
Omey Island is our beautiful view and in walking distance from your accomodation. Peace and tranquility and amazing views of the Atlantic. To be enjoyed in any weather.
19 locals recommend
Omey Island Bay Beach
Omey Island is our beautiful view and in walking distance from your accomodation. Peace and tranquility and amazing views of the Atlantic. To be enjoyed in any weather.
The romance of the Abbey and the spectacular walled gardens. The award winning scones in the cafe add to the experience of the Kylemore Abbey.
176 locals recommend
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore Abbey The romance of the Abbey and the spectacular walled gardens. The award winning scones in the cafe add to the experience of the Kylemore Abbey.
Take the ferry from Cleggan village to the island. Daily sailings morning and evening.
Cleggan village is only 5mins or so in the car from Claddaghduff. (2.5miles)
16 locals recommend
Inisbofin
Take the ferry from Cleggan village to the island. Daily sailings morning and evening.
Cleggan village is only 5mins or so in the car from Claddaghduff. (2.5miles)
Getting Around
Sorry this Cleggan Beach Riding centre is not operating at the moment. There is another outside of Clifden town, The Point Pony Trekking & Horse Riding Centre
Pony trekking on the Omey strand/Island and local beaches. It's a nice way to see the area.
The centre is local, only 5mins or so by car to Cleggan village.
11 locals recommend
Cleggan Beach Riding Centre
Sorry this Cleggan Beach Riding centre is not operating at the moment. There is another outside of Clifden town, The Point Pony Trekking & Horse Riding Centre
Pony trekking on the Omey strand/Island and local beaches. It's a nice way to see the area.
The centre is local, only 5mins or so by car to Cleggan village.
Shopping
Clifden town is full of shops, restaurants, music and entertainment. Clifden is the Capital of Connemara and is only 12 mins by car from the apartment.
90 locals recommend
Clifden
Clifden town is full of shops, restaurants, music and entertainment. Clifden is the Capital of Connemara and is only 12 mins by car from the apartment.