Clare Island - Fawnglass Loop
Grade
Easy
Length
2.8 km
Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
90 m
Waymarking
Green arrow
Start Point
Clare Island Pier
Finish Point
Clare Island Pier
Nearest Town to Start
Louisburgh
Grid Ref.
L 715 851
Lat. and Long.
53.79969, -9.95075
This loop circles the valley of the townland of Fawnglass between the pier at the beach and Knocknaveen Hill on surfaced roadway and grassy track, venturing onto the lower slopes of Knocknaveen with fine views of Clew Bay. It brings you past the castle of the pirate queen Granuaile/Grace O'Malley.
Maps and other information
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 30