Inishbofin is 8 km off the coast of Galway and has approx 180 people living there. Its name means ‘Island of the White Cow’. There is evidence of early settlement on the island but it is hard to be sure from what period.
The island has a mixture of tourism, farming, fishing and it was also named an area of special conservation as there are Corncrake nesting on the island.
Its history covers early monastic settlement, Cromwell`s invasion of Ireland and the Jacobite war against William of Orange.
Our weekend will include two walks, great food and good craic.
We will be staying in Murrays Doonmore hotel.
The group will meet in Cleggan for the ferry to Inishbofin.
The main walk will take in parts of the Middle quarter and West quarter and it will be approx 12 km and it will take about 4.5 hours. It is mostly on trails and road but some of it is off road.
The shorter walk is a 2 hour road walk that will take in the East end of the island.
The group will meet in Cleggan
Inishbofin
Hiking boots, rain gear, fleece and a small rucksack for a lunch, camera, sunscreen etc are needed for the weekend. Lunch can be bought on the islands but some people bring their own lunch or snacks.
- 2 B&B
- 2 three-course dinners
- Return boat from Cleggan pier
- Guided walk ( middle quarter and west quarter)
- A short walk( east end )
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