Walking Weekend in Connemara

Walking Weekend in Connemara

  • Fitness Level :  Moderate
  • Group:  Short Walking Tours
  • Suitable for:  All age groups
  • Duration :  Weekend

Aug 29th -31st 2025.
Staying in Leenane

Nestled in the wild west of Ireland, Connemara is a breathtaking region in County Galway, where rugged coastline, charming fishing villages, and shimmering lakes create an unforgettable landscape. The Maumturks and Twelve Bens mountains provide incredible walking opportunities, while the Western Way offers a long-distance trail through this untamed beauty.

This walking weekend is designed to showcase the very best of Connemara. Explore the stunning Killary Fjord, Ireland’s only fjord, following the historic Famine Road with its ancient stone walls, as local fishermen glide across the water.

Take on the challenge of Mweelrea, Connacht’s highest peak at 814m, where panoramic views stretch across Mayo, Connemara, and the fjord below. From dramatic mountain ridges to vast waterways and rugged coastlines, Connemara’s landscape is simply spectacular.

Cost

Price: €445pps

Single Supplement €120
Deposit: 10% required at the time of booking.
10% discount for Hilltoptreks Members

Cost Includes

  • 2 nights Accommodation.
  • 2 breakfasts
  • 1 evening meals (3 course)
  • Guided walks with expert guides
  • Transport from Dublin (if required)
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Pickup:

Location: Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street at 09:00am. Otherwise meet us in Leenane for 13:30

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Walking Weekend in Connemara

Testimonials

hilltop treks tripadvisor rating 5 star
hilltop treks facebook rating 4.7 star
hilltop treks google rating 4.9 star

The sights of Southern Ireland

My husband and I spent a seven-night trip with our guide Hugh and others from an Australian walking group travelling from and returning to Dublin incorporating five walks of varying difficulty. The daily walks were tailored to the varying abilities in the group and lunches pre-arranged. Accommodation and meals were adequate to excellent without a large amount of travel involved and the following sights visited: Dingle coastal walk, Mountain Brandon, Lakes of Killarney, Gap of Dunloe, Cliffs of Moher.
Nothing was too much trouble for the knowledgeable Hugh in who I had plenty of confidence. I can recommend this company who would quickly look after any issues.

Frankofile - Friends

01/07/2024

It was a really fantastic and unforgettable trip

It was a really fantastic and unforgettable nine days round trip from Dublin to Galway including celebrating even two birthdays!
Terry was amazing and legendary, he showed us the most beautiful places and entertained us with Irish stories, music and songs.
So, we will be back definitely!
BIG THANKS to Hilltoptrek and Terry from the Croatian hiking group!

Karmen Bankin

27/07/2024

We've had an amazing time ....

We've had an amazing time walking, trekking and hiking with Hilltop Treks through south west Ireland taking in gorgeous Dingle Peninsula. We travelled as a large group which has its challenges of course but under the care and attention of Terry and Hugh we all had a very memorable trip with many happy moments. Accommodation was very good, and scenery along the way breathtaking. A fair level of fitness IS required especially if hiking up Mount Brandon. Definitely worth it though. Well done and sincere thanks to Terry and Hugh for making our first trip to Ireland so enjoyable.

Pamela Thomson

27/09/2024

FAQs for our Walking Weekend in Connemara

  • Mweelra is a tough walk and requires a good level of fitness. The walks on these tours are of a mixed level with the option on some days to shorten. All the walks are taken at a pace to suit the group. The groups can range from 6 to 16 people in size with a mixed level of fitness and age usually. If the weather is too bad on a certain day to do the suggested walk, then the guide will suggest an alternative one. The Guide will have the final say on the day about the walk for the safety of the group.

  • We will be staying at Leenane's Hotel. This is also the local Pub and Restaurant. Its a cosy accommodation and the perfect place to relax after the days walk. There is Free WIFI in all the accommodations we use. All the rooms are en-suite. The accommodations we use are well used to us bringing them guests after a day’s walk and know that they somewhere comfortable to relax and freshen up.

  • Breakfasts are included and there is a wide selection to choose from including a Full Irish, fruit, cereals etc. Lunches for the walks: We will visit some local shops to get supplies. Evening Meals: Threes course evening meal at Leenane's on first day is included.