Errisbeg Lodge - Things to See & Do

Things to Do & See

Walking Vacations

Visit the Wildest, most beautiful and most spectacular Natural areas in Connemara - Lakes, Mountains, Valleys, Boglands ... with your Local, Experienced Guide.

We are Walkers ourselves. All our Hikes begin @ Errisbeg Lodge, where you'll cross C17th Dry Stone Walls, see beautiful Rare Wildflowers, Pre-Famine Ruins and Roads; and magnificent views across to the Aran Islands, Roundstone Bog, 12 Bens, Cliffs of Moher; and include the majestic Atlantic Beaches of Gurteen and Dog's Bay.

2 Day Walks include;

3 x B&B; 2 x Packed Lunches; 2 x Guided Walks

5 - 7 Day Walks available for Groups of 6 + persons

For further Information, E-Mail us now @; errisbeglodge@eircom.net

Easter Week-end (Fri/Sat/Sun)

3 B&B; + 2 Guided Walks; + 2 Packed Lunch 220 Euro pp sharing

2 B&B; + 2 Guided Walks; + 2 Packed Lunch 180 Euro per person sharing

2 B&B; + 1 Guided Walk; + 1 Packed Lunch 130 Euro per person sharing

St. Patrick's Week-end

3 B&B; + 2 Guided Walks; + 2 Packed Lunch 195 Euro per person sharing

2 B&B: + 2 Guided Walks; + 2 Packed Lunch 160 Euro per person sharing

2 B&B; + 1 Guided Walk; + 1 Packed Lunch 115 Euro per person sharing

On Your Doorstep

* Nature Walks: in Privacy & Peace, among the little Stone-Walled Fields of our
Traditional Gardens
* Paint, Write, Photograph .. Inspiration all around you!
* Walks: Beach, Coastal, Mountain, Boglands
* Hiking: Direct Access to Errisbeg Mountain 'the Best Short Climb in Ireland; Spectacular Views.
* Beaches: Gurteen & Dog's Bay. Wonderful Walks; Safe Swimming; Rare Sands; Spectacular Views
* Fishing: Beach/Lake/ Sea
* Island Visits: Inishnee via Bridge. Inishlackan - via Boat
* Cycling: Coastal; Island; The Bog Road - Magic
* Irish Nights - Traditional Song/Music/Dance
* Errisbeg, Roundstone & Environs has long inspired and is renowned among Artists, Writers, Nature Lovers. Walk in the footsteps of the Artist J. B. Yeats, Playwright J. M. Synge, and Botanist R. L. Praegar, among others.

Roundstone

Roundstone - is a picturesque 19th Century Coastal Village (2 min
drive/25 min Walk) with a lovely Harbour and 12 Bens as a Backdrop.
Location for several Movies - including 'The Mackintosh Man', 'Into the
West' & more recently 'The Matchmaker', you'll find an excellent variety of
Restaurants (including Seafood), Pubs, Galleries, as well as Food stores,
Gas Station, Laundry service, ATM, Internet Cafe. Renowned Cartographer,
Environmentalist & Writer Tim Robinson has his Folding Landscapes.

No visit to the Area is complete without exploring the local Craft Centre
- where you'll see local Craftspeople at work - Ceramics, Jewellery, etc.
You'll also find Roundstone Music & Craft Shop - Bodhrans, Tin Whistles,
CDs, Books, Coffee & Craft Shop - where Malachy Kearns makes the famous
Drums for Riverdance.

Environs (10-60 minutes)

* Roundstone Bog - (10 min) - Unique Blanket Bog; Rare Flora/Fauna
* Golf - 27 Links Course @ Ballyconneely(25 mins): 18 Hole Pitch & Putt @ Recess (20 mins)
* Horseback Riding - @ Cleggan (30 mins)
* Heritage Centres
* Kylemore Abbey; Connemara National Park; (35 mins)
* Killary Fjord - Leenane (35 mins) - Sea Cruise; Sheep Museum; Ashleagh Falls
* Coastal Drives - miles of scenic Coastal drives - Mannin, Sky Road, Renvyle Peninsula...
* The Bog Road - Enchanting Route!
* Hiking - 12 Bens
* Inishboffin - (Day Trips) Ferry (35 mins)
* Aran Islands - (Day Trips) Ferry 40 mins
* Cong - Cross. Location for 'The Quiet Man' Movie
* Galway City - 1 hour - Theatres, Museums, Shops, including Kenny's Bookstore

Distances from Errisbeg (approx.)

Dingle: 5 hours
Knock Airport: 2.5 hours
Shannon Airport: 2.5 hours
Doolin: 2.5 hours
Galway: 1 hour
Westport: 1 hour 10
Sligo: 3 hours