Inis Nee Loop
Walking Trail · Galway
Inis Nee Loop is a 4.9 km easy waymarked loop in Galway, starting near Roundstone.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at by the bridge onto Inishnee island, near Roundstone.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.41436, -9.90748
- Irish Grid reference
- L 732 422
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 44
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
This walk takes you on minor roadways and old laneways by bridge onto Inishnee Island where it circles the central section of the island, with the opportunity to stop off at the old Reilig Naomh Maitiú (St Mathias's graveyard) and beautiful Connemara coastal scenery on all sides.
Before you go
Please keep dogs under close control
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Roundstone Community Development Council Ltd
Clifden Tourist Information Office T: +353 9521163 E: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Lúibín Mhaírois 8.3 km away · 4.9 km trail
- Marconi Loop 9.4 km away · 4.5 km trail
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 1 11 km away · 16 km trail
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 2 11 km away · 14 km trail
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 3 11 km away · 30.8 km trail
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 4 11 km away · 38 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Inis Nee Loop?
4.9 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 30 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 15 minutes.
How hard is the Inis Nee Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Inis Nee Loop start?
Starts at by the bridge onto Inishnee island, near Roundstone. The trailhead is at 53.41436, -9.90748 (Irish Grid L 732 422).
Can you bring a dog on the Inis Nee Loop?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Inis Nee Loop?
Roundstone Community Development Council Ltd. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Galway
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.