Twelve Bens
The Twelve Bens or Twelve Pins (Irish Na Beanna Beola) is a
mountain range in Connemara. Dedicated hill climbers can
hike all twelve in a single day. The twelve Bens are a group
of small mountains that are the dominant feature of the
Connemara countryside. They are easily accessible from the
N59 or from the villages of Letterfrack or Recess.
Mweelrea Mountains
Mweelrea rising from the northern shores of Killary Harbour,
is one of the finest mountain massifs in Ireland. It may be
climbed from Delphi following the ridges to the fjord.
Maamturk Mountains
Mammturk Mountains are a picturesque mountain range in North
Connemara. They are less well known than their more famous
neighbours, the Twelve Bens on the other side of the Inagh
Valley. They are not very big (max 667m) but a pleasant
climb in fine weather, with superb views and no congestion.
Mount Gable
Mount Gable (1370 feet) is one of the most beautiful and
scenic mountain walks in Ireland. It dominates the isthmus
between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask and guards one of the
major routes into Connemara from the east. The starting
point for a walk is approximately 2km from the village of
Clonbur.
Slieve Aughty Mountains
The Slieve Aughty Mountains are a mountain range spread over
both County Galway and County Clare. The highest peak in the
Slieve Aughty Mountains is Maghera in Clare which rises to
400m (1,314ft). The mountain range consists of two ridges
divided by the Owendallaigh river which flows west into
Lough Cutra.
See
Rivers in
County Galway
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