Inishbofin Island - Westquarter Loop
Walking Trail · Galway
Inishbofin Island - Westquarter Loop is an 8.1 km moderate waymarked loop in Galway, starting near Inishbofin.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Inishbofin Pier, near Inishbofin.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.61325, -10.21187
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 37
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
On minor roads, laneways, bog roads and grassy roads following Inishbofin's rugged coastline, this loop passes Loch Bofin, a stone beach, sea blowhole caves, high cliffs and the ruins of Dún Mór promontory fort. Enjoy the spectacular coastal views towards Inishark and the Galway mainland.
Before you go
Please keep dogs under supervision
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Inishbofin Development Company
Inishbofin Development Company
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Inishbofin Island - Cloonamore Loop 0 m away · 7.5 km trail
- Inishbofin Island - Middlequarter Loop 0 m away · 4.9 km trail
- Inishturk - Lough Coolaknick Loop 13 km away · 4.9 km trail
- Inishturk - Mountain Common Loop 13 km away · 6.6 km trail
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 1 19 km away · 16 km trail
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 2 19 km away · 14 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Inishbofin Island - Westquarter Loop?
8.1 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 80 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Inishbofin Island - Westquarter Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Inishbofin Island - Westquarter Loop start?
Starts at Inishbofin Pier, near Inishbofin. The trailhead is at 53.61325, -10.21187.
Can you bring a dog on the Inishbofin Island - Westquarter 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 Inishbofin Island - Westquarter Loop?
Inishbofin Development Company. 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.