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Visitors touring Ireland's Connemara
region will experience some of the
very best scenery the country has to
offer.
As well as awe-inspiring views, the
area offers a varied range of activities
for those wishing to make the most
of their trips. Located in County Galway,
Connemara is bordered by beautiful
natural features, such as the Killary
Fjord and boasts a varied landscape
including soaring mountains and sandy
beaches.
Holidaymakers can choose their method
of touring this stunning area, with
many choosing to travel by foot and
bike. The city of Galway provides a
range of accommodation for those exploring
Connemara and is easily-accessible
for visitors using car rentals in Ireland.
Keen walkers will be spoilt for choice
when choosing which areas of the region
to explore as much is on offer for
hikers. Known as both the Twelve Bens
and Twelve Pins, this mountain range
dominates the skyline and is one of
the most-walked in the country. Ramblers
of mixed abilities are drawn to the
peaks as they are gentle enough to
be tackled by novice walkers who want
to get bird's eye views of the Emerald
Isle.
The highest peak Benbaun measures 729
metres, with the other mountains varying
in elevation from 400 to 711 metres.
After a bracing walk, many visitors
like to spend time taking in the sights
at Connemara National Park. As well
as peaks to conquer, the area features
grassy expanses and picturesque woodlands
that can bring magic to tours of the
area. In addition, the park is teeming
with wildlife and hikers may be lucky
enough to spot some of the newly-introduced
red deer. Many breeds of birds can
be spotted soaring over the park including
Peregrine Falcons and Kestrels.
Once the peaks have been climbed, visitors
wishing for more superb views can also
tackle the Maumturk Mountain range
located near the Twelve Bens. The highest
mountain in this range is Binn Idir
an Dha Log, which reaches an elevation
of 701 metres. Here walkers can appreciate
a unique view of the Twelve Bens, which
have the Atlantic as their backdrop.
Moving on from the mountains, the coastal
area of the Connemara is also a hit
with walkers. The County Galway coastline
is dotted with villages offering warm
hospitality and a range of activities
such as horse riding, while anglers
will find many opportunities to cast
their rods into the area's clear waters.
Holidaymakers often make their way
up the coast from Galway to arrive
at Killary Harbour to view Ireland's
only fjord. As with the surrounding
area, the fjord offers great hiking
opportunities and a chance to see the
impact glaciers had on the forming
of the impressive landscape.
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