Extreme /
Surfing /
Swimming /
Biking /
The nearest proper off-road trail is in the Derroura close to
Oughterard on the N59 to Galway but it is a good 40 minute drive.
The many peninsulas and B roads of Connemara are ideal for cycling, the
Connemara loop makes a great shorter spin or you can head towards
Clifden via the Sky road, a tough climb but fabulous views and a very
welcome downhill spin into town from the viewing point. The Bog road to
Roundstone is a lovely quiet, undulating road and you can take the
Coast road back via Ballyconeely.
For more distance the louisburgh route to Westport is one of the most
scenic roads in the country but to do a loop would mean spending
40/50km on the N59 which can be busy in the Summer months.
Because of the options to both sides of the House it is almost always
possible to plan a route that will take you out into the wind with a
nice tailwind for the return journey.