Connemara boasts beautiful Mountain, Bog, Lake and Coastal scenery and if you have seen the classic 50's movie, The Quiet Man starring Maureen O'Hara & John Wayne, then no more is needed to be said. Attracted by the easy pace of life here in Clonbur, our guests love exploring the unspoiled Connemara countryside, rambling along the quiet mountain boreens overlooking the lakes, soaking up the stunning Connemara scenery.
While some prefer to ramble as they please, many more are using the Failte Ireland Loop walks and the posted Forestry walks as their walking routes. There are also guided walks locally, where the commentary and the walks together serve to enhance and personalise the whole walking experience. Hill walking is also a popular activity here, on the Maamturks, Mount Gable, the Twelve Bens and even Croagh Patrick, although thorough planning and care are necessary to ensure a safe hike on all of Connemara's mountains.
For the more adventurous, The 12 Bens challenge which takes place in nearby Clifden in June every year is renowned as the toughest mountain walk in Ireland. Orienteering is also popular.
Only 35 minutes from Clonbur is Croagh Patrick which is renowned for its Pilgrimage in honour of Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint. It was on the summit of the mountain that Saint Patrick fasted for forty days in 441 AD and the custom has been faithfully handed down from generation to generation since. The tradition of pilgrimage to this holy mountain is older than the saint, and annually on 'Reek Sunday', the last Sunday in July, over 25,000 pilgrims climb the Reek.
The Lynch family have been welcoming walkers to Connemara for over half a century and understand the true meaning of old time hospitality. We welcome old and new friends equally and offer keen group rates to tour and group organisers. We recommend only the best guides, who know where the most interesting walks are. Tasty packed lunches will be ready and waiting as you leave the hotel in the morning for a pleasant day's walking and don’t worry, if the weather is wet we have a large drying room where your gear will be will looked after by our caring staff. We'll make sure your stay is enjoyable, hassle-free and above all, affordable.
