Trail Overview
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 9km
Ascent (approx): 33m
Time Estimate: 3.5hours
The Western Way is a 50km, long-distance walking trail. It is divided here into 5 sections each representing a half days walking. The trail starts in Oughterard and ends in Lahinch.
Walking Route Terrain:
About 5 km road, 4 km path. Road very quiet though narrow with little space for walkers; section climbs quite high to cross over pass; second part quite remote
Standard of Marking:
Reasonably good
Maps and Guidebooks:
OSI Discovery Series Sheets 38, 37 and 44.
Slí an Iarthair or The Western Way in Connemara - Folding Landscapes / The Way-marked Trails of Ireland - Michael Fewer
Parking:
At Start: At Maum Bridge
At End: Car park
Additional Information:
The section of the Western Way along Lough Corrib is prone to becoming quite wet underfoot! Check the weather forecast -
www.met.ie (NTO)