Clare Island - Knocknaveen Loop
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A picturesque 2.5 hour walk, the Clare Island - Knocknaveen Loop circles Knocknaveen Hill (223m) across a mix of surfaced road, bohereens and grass track.
Traversing hills, bogs and the River Dorree, this 8km trail is the longer of the island’s two loops and leads you by the quaint loughs of Creggan and Leinnapollbruty. It also treats walkers to panoramas of Achill Island, the Corraun Peninsula and Mayo’s scenic mainland too.
Ferry crossings take about 20 minutes; these are quite regular in the summer, while in winter there are usually two per day.
Nearby Louisburgh has a number of lively pubs, cafés and restaurants to enjoy a bite or a drink in after your idyllic island walk.
