Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Phoillin
Walking Trail · Galway
Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Phoillin is an 11.2 km moderate waymarked loop in Galway, starting near Inis Oirr.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 4 hours 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Pier on island, near Inis Oirr.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.06729, -9.52274
- Irish Grid reference
- L 030 980
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 51
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 trail on beautiful limestone walled boreens, sandy track and 'green' road, passes historical buildings, the Plassy wreck, the old village of An Formna with good views of An Loch Mór, and close to Tobar Eanna, all while enjoying island views and coastline, island birds, fauna and rich flora similar to the Burren including meadows of wild grass and exotic flowers.
Before you go
Please keep dogs under close control
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Comhar Caomhán Teo
Comhar Caomhán Teo
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Locha 0 m away · 7 km trail
- Inis Meain - Lub Cill Cheannannach 5.2 km away · 7.9 km trail
- Inis Meain - Lub Dun Chonchuir 5.2 km away · 5.2 km trail
- Inis Meain - Lúb Dún Fearbhaí 5.2 km away · 13 km trail
- Árann – Lúb an Chorruch 11 km away · 10.3 km trail
- Árann – Lúb Cill Mhuirbhigh 11 km away · 14.7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Phoillin?
11.2 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 120 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4 hours 30 minutes.
How hard is the Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Phoillin?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Phoillin start?
Starts at Pier on island, near Inis Oirr. The trailhead is at 53.06729, -9.52274 (Irish Grid L 030 980).
Can you bring a dog on the Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Phoillin?
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 Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Phoillin?
Comhar Caomhán Teo. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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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.