Lúibín Gharmna (Garumna Loop)
Grade
Moderate
Length
8.7 km
Time
2 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
500 m
Dogs Allowed
On a lead
Waymarking
Purple arrow on white background
Start Point
Tír an Fhia
Finish Point
Tír an Fhia
Nearest Town to Start
Leitir Móir
Grid Ref.
L 892 231
Lat. and Long.
53.247193, -9.659788
This secluded, very appealing walk follows coastal paths and small quiet winding country roads on Gorumna Island in the Conamara Gaeltacht with stunning views of the Maamturk and 12 Bens Mountains, Aran Islands, varying seascapes and the unique surrounding countryside, such as coral beaches and rocky fields.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
Rural Recreation Officer Tel: 095 41116
Facilities
Car parking, shops, accommodation
Please keep dogs on leads
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 44
Public Transportation
None
Kasper from Galway
Went in early June. It was an interesting and varied walk. Especially enjoyed the coastal path.
Chris from Galway
Lovely walk, well signposted. Stunning views!
Chris from Galway
Lovely walk along minor roads and coastal paths. Stunning views everywhere. Well signposted.
Teresa from Italy
Bellissimo Grazie mile
Alex44 from France
Very nice walk. Very easy and very well signposted.
The walk can be done counterclockwise, as shown on the map displayed at the starting point
Google maps shows you the right starting point which is very easy to reach by car, the road is wide.
Interests of the walk: alternates between country road, paths through fields in the middle of the animals and paths along the sea.
The walk can be done counterclockwise, as shown on the map displayed at the starting point
Google maps shows you the right starting point which is very easy to reach by car, the road is wide.
Interests of the walk: alternates between country road, paths through fields in the middle of the animals and paths along the sea.
Kevin from Galway
This trail is a real pleasure as you ramble along roads, country lanes and coastal paths while taking in spectacular scenery. The anti clockwise route is the best way to go as the real treat is from the quay at An Caislean to the quay 2km North. This path offers great views of Trá an Dóilín and the 12 Bens. It gives an added bonus of some gentle lapping of the water as it fills the rock pools along the Conemara coastline.
Con from Limerick
Excellent walk early June 2019.
Started at old church on shoreline. Good parking. Great view across Greatsman bay to Coral strand / Carraroe and distant toward Maamturk / 12 Bens. A Galway Hooker came into view "on cue". Going inland missed turn at school but picked up next road converting into green road using water reservoir tower as landmark. Great views at every turn over to Aran Clare and Galway bay. Definitely walk is a hidden gem well worthwhile exploring.
Started at old church on shoreline. Good parking. Great view across Greatsman bay to Coral strand / Carraroe and distant toward Maamturk / 12 Bens. A Galway Hooker came into view "on cue". Going inland missed turn at school but picked up next road converting into green road using water reservoir tower as landmark. Great views at every turn over to Aran Clare and Galway bay. Definitely walk is a hidden gem well worthwhile exploring.
Lisa from Dublin
Beatiful walk on little country roads with fabulous views of mountains, hills, beaches, stone walls and streams
Richard from United States
First off, thank you to the people who put this trail together. I was so surprised to find the trail map in the parking lot just before bridge to Gorumna island. I really wanted to get a feel for the area. This is such a remarkable area. I did it in the rain..... so I will do it again on my next visit to Ireland. Enjoyed it even in rain
Mary O'Brien from Galway