Sky Road, Connemara

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Sky Road

A short climb west out of Clifden to a lookout high over Clifden Bay and the Atlantic islands.
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Length4 miles6 km
Driving timeAbout 10 minwithout stops
OpenAll yearusually
RoadNarrowmoderate
Low carsGood
MotorcyclesGood

Before you go

Short, so pair it with the N59 through the Inagh valley or Kylemore for a proper day.

Which way round

West out of Clifden on the upper road; carry on round the lower road to make a loop.

When it’s open

Normally open all year, though snow can close it for a day or two.

The route

  1. Clifden
  2. the lookout

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