A Living Landscape Hike
by Solas Ireland Walks & Hikes
About This Tour
Operator: Solas Ireland Walks & Hikes
Duration: 2 h 30 m
Area: Buncrana
About this tour
On this circular hiking route we will explore the national monument site and landscape of Mamore Gap.
Duration
3.5 Hours
About
As we ramble through this specular area we will look at the imprints left behind including a holy well and pilgrimage site; the ‘magic road’, a bottomless lake and a medieval boley or summer pasture area. We shall also explore the flora and fauna of the peat bogland.
During our lunch stop (morning tours) or snack break (afternoon tours) you will have time to soak in the views and chill out in this unique corner of the Wild Atlantic Way.
More info
A good of fitness is required for this hike as it has a 330m ascent.
8 km distance.
What to bring
Waterproof coat and trousers, hat, and gloves, walking boots, lunch and lots to drink (2L), warm clothing, face mask and hand sanitiser and a rucksack to carry it all in. Don’t forget your camera! This hike is on track and mixed terrain which can be wet, boggy, and slippery in places. A good level of fitness is required for this walk which includes 330 metres of ascent.
Meeting point
Living Landscape Hike, Mamore Gap Car Park, Urrismenagh,
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Logistics
- Start Location
- Connemara National Park Visitor Centre
- End Location
- Connemara National Park Visitor Centre
- Meeting Point
- Meet at the Visitor Centre entrance
- Languages
- English
- Operator
- Solas Ireland Walks & Hikes