Corrib View Farmhouse

Lough Corrib, Oughterard

Co. Galway, Ireland

Corrib View Farmhouse is an ideal base from which to explore Connemara, we are always at hand to steer you in the right direction The Farmhouse is perfectly located for angling, golfing, walking, touring and sight seeing alike. Lough Corrib is just a stone's throw away and the pitch & putt and golf course are within walking distance. The famous western way is a short car trip away and Connemara is right on your door step. With accessibility to spectacular scenery from the Cliffs of Moher to Westport this stunning location is the place to stay.

SUGGESTED DAY TRIPS OF CONNEMARA.

*Oughterard - Maam Cross - Maam - Cornamona - Cong - Return by same route or by Lough Nafooey - Maam -Maam Cross - Oughterard*

This route goes through the lake district which is less rugged and greener than other parts of Connemara.

Places of interest on route:

• Quite Maam Bridge
• Replica of Quiet Man Cottage
• Hen's Castle
• Salmon Smokery
• Caves
• Quiet Man Locations
• Ashford Castle Cong Abbey.

*Oughterard - Maam Cross - Maam Bridge - Leenane - Kylemore - Sky road - Clifden - Recess - Maam Cross - Oughterard*

We highly recommend this wonderful route.

Places of interest on route:

• Glengowla mines
• Quite Man Bridge
• Replica of quite Man cottage
• Leenane Cultural centre
• Kylemore Abbey
• National Park of Connemara
• Dan O'Hara's Farm

*Oughterard - Costello - Carraroe - Lettermore - Return by Screeb - Maam Cross - Oughterard*

Places of interest on route:

• This route takes you through the Irish speaking area of Connemara and is interesting for the landscape which differs considerably from north Connemara. There is a beautiful coral beach in Carraroe.

*Oughterard - Maam Cross - Recess - Roundstone - Ballyconneely - Clifden - Sky Road - Recess - Maam Cross - Oughterard*

Places of interest on route:

• Glengowla Mines
• Quite Man Bridge
• Replica of Quite Man Cottage
• Bodhran Workshop
• Sandy beaches at Gurteen and Dog's Bay

*Oughterard - Maam Cross - Maam Bridge - Leenane - Louisburgh - Westport*

Returning to Oughterard by the same route.

Places of interest on route:

• Glengowla Mines
• Quite Man Bridge
• Replica of Quite Man Bridge
• Leenane Cultural Centre
• Ashleigh Falls
• Killary Adventure Centre
• Clew Bay
• Croagh Patrick

*Oughterard - Moycullen - Galway City - Oranmore - Clarinbridge - Kilcolgan - Lisdoonvarna - Cliffs of Moher.

Returning to Oughterard via Lahinch - Corofin - Gort - Galway City.

Places of interest on route:

• Galway Crystal Factory
• Dunguire Castle
• Thoor Ballylee (Home to W. B. Yeats)
• Aillwee Caves
• The Burren
• Cliffs of Moher
• Coole Park (Home to Lady Gregory)

*Corrib View House - Rosscahill - Moycullen - Galway City*

A ramble through Galway City

Places of interest in the City:

• Mediaeval Wall
• Spanish Arch
• Galway Cathedral
• University
• Lynch's Castle
• Lynch's Memorial
• Nora Barnacle
• The Brown Doorway
• Padraic O'Conaire
• John F Kennedy Plaque
• There are several guided tours of the city daily.

*Corrib View House - Rosscahill - Moycullen - Galway City*

Corrib View House to Oughterard 7 mins by car

A Day exploring Oughterard

Places of interest around Oughterard:

• Connemara Candles
• Hill of Doon
• Glengowla mines
• V'Soske Joyce Carpets
• Corrib Cruises