Lúibín Gharmna (Garumna Loop)
Walking Trail · Galway
Lúibín Gharmna (Garumna Loop) is an 8.7 km moderate waymarked loop in Galway, starting near Leitir Móir.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Tír an Fhia, near Leitir Móir.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.24719, -9.65979
- Irish Grid reference
- L 892 231
- 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 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.
Before you go
Please keep dogs on leads
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Comhairle Ceantar na nOileán
Rural Recreation Officer Tel: 095 41116
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Siúlóidí na Ceathrún Rua - Trail 1 Cuilleán 4.5 km away · 3.6 km trail
- Siúlóidí na Ceathrún Rua - Trail 2 Trá an Dóilín 4.5 km away · 8.3 km trail
- Siúlóidí na Ceathrún Rua - Trail 3 An Fhaithche 4.5 km away · 4.9 km trail
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Blue Trail Bóthar na Sop 4.8 km away · 8 km trail
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Green Trail Ceann Gólaim 4.8 km away · 5.3 km trail
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Red Trail - Céibh na hAirde 4.8 km away · 3.7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Lúibín Gharmna (Garumna Loop)?
8.7 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 500 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Lúibín Gharmna (Garumna Loop)?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Lúibín Gharmna (Garumna Loop) start?
Starts at Tír an Fhia, near Leitir Móir. The trailhead is at 53.24719, -9.65979 (Irish Grid L 892 231).
Can you bring a dog on the Lúibín Gharmna (Garumna 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 Lúibín Gharmna (Garumna Loop)?
Comhairle Ceantar na nOileán. 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.