Activities

Fishing: Deep-sea:
Connemara is famed on a global basis for its deep-sea angling. An astonishing twenty-seven varieties of fish have been caught in one days fishing off the Connemara coast. Deep-sea fishing is available from Cleggan on the “Western Kingfisher”, telephone (095) 44649 or Clifden on “The Blue Water”, telephone (095) 21374

Fishing: Freshwater Fishing:
Fresh water fishing along the many rivers and lakes of Connemara is probably one of the most relaxing and enjoyable past times where the keen angler is nearly always assured a fine days catch of salmon, trout or fish of the season.

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Pony-Trekking:
Pony-Trekking is unique in the area in that one can trek over mountain, beach and bog land in one trail. All centres cater for all levels of rider and a ride on the traditional Connemara pony in either Cleggan Riding School - (095) 44746, where a trek across Omey Beach and Island is highly recommended or “The Point” trekking centre - (095) 23685 located in Ballyconnelly, with its breathtaking scenery it too has plenty to offer the enthusiastic pony trekker.

Golfing:
One of the biggest attractions for the discerning visitor to Connemara today is its championship 27-hole golf links. Though only built twenty five years ago, Connemara Golf Course rated 9th in Europe by the experts and has played host to the finest Professional golfers in the world who describe it as the best they’ve played on and very challenging. Pre-booking here is always advisable. Contact (095) 23502.

Cycling:
For the cycling enthusiast the hills, valleys and boreens of Connemara can provide the challenge of a lifetime. Bicycle hire is available locally at Mannions, Clifden, telephone (095) 21160

Sailing:
All types of sailing are catered for in Connemara whether in a modern yacht or the ancient work boat known as a Galway Hooker. For further information contact the Clifden Boat Club on (095) 21711.

Walking:
Walking can be enjoyed at all levels, with an off the beaten track stroll, a two mile beach ramble, a mountain climb on one or all of the twelve pin mountain range or a pre-organised five day Connemara safari which is indeed the ultimate experience in outdoor pursuits in Connemara, for further details telephone (095) 45949.

Tennis, Pitch&Putt, Snooker, and Croquet:
The five four-star hotels within the area, namely Abbeyglen Castle Hotel-Clifden, Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel-Recess, Ballynahinch Castle Hotel - Ballinafad, Zetland Country House Hotel - Cashel and Rock Glen Country House Hotel - Clifden provide amenities such on site tennis courts, pitch & putt courses, croquet and snooker halls.

In the words of Oscar Wilde Connemara is indeed “A savage beauty…”