Nearest Airport
: Knock Airport
at 115
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Nearest Ferry
: Dublin
at 320
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Nearest Train
: Galway
at 78
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Nearest Motorway
: Galway
at 78
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Nearest Beach
: Clifden Beach
at 1
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Nearest Barpub
: Clifden
Nearest Golf
: Connemara Links Golf Club
at 15
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Nearest Restaurant
: Clifden
Car: recommended
Clifden is the ideal place to explore Connemara from. Its many sandy beaches, walking and hiking routes are all within a few minutes drive. Other activities include pony trekking centres, Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey and it's Walled Gardens, island hopping tours and fishing trips. The outlying regions have an abundant of sandy beaches and mountain walks for you to enjoy, again, all within cycling or driving distance. There are many lively bars and excellent restaurants, literally on your doorstep. While Connemara is largely rural, the social element of the town is close by, and easily availed of from this fantastic location, so no taxis or driving will be required after a night out in Clifden, as home is only a stone’s throw away.