Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

Ireland

Galway

Start of the Western Way – Oughterard loop from Oughterard

Routes

Running trails & routes

Ireland

Galway

Start of the Western Way – Oughterard loop from Oughterard

Moderate

runners

Start of the Western Way – Oughterard loop from Oughterard

00:57

9.14km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

Get Directions

7.77 km

Start of the Western Way

Highlight • Trail

This is the official start of the Western Way, a spectacular hiking journey through Galway and Mayo and one of Ireland's National Trails. It's a journey of more than 125 …

Tip by

8.23 km

Oughterard, known as the "Gateway to Connemara," offers stunning views of Lough Corrib and easy access to the beautiful Connemara region. Visit the historic Aughnanure Castle and enjoy the local pubs, and charming accommodations for a true Irish village experience.

Tip by

9.14 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

3.32 km

606 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

3.56 km

606 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Friday 29 May

17°C

12°C

93 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Moderate

Cong Nature Trail loop from Cong — County Mayo

00:27h

4.00km

30m

Moderate

3.5

220

Galway – Claddagh Basin loop from Galway Ceannt

00:42h

6.81km

10m

Moderate

4.0

233

Claddagh Basin – Galway loop from Salthill

00:44h

7.07km

10m

Moderate

159

Celia Griffin Famine Memorial – Blackrock Beach loop from Galway

01:09h

11.2km

50m

Moderate

147

Blackrock Beach loop from Pearse Stadium

00:47h

7.66km

20m

Moderate

128

Blackrock Beach – Celia Griffin Famine Memorial loop from Salthill

00:33h

5.28km

Moderate

4.0

104

Lynch's Castle – River Corrib loop from Galway Ceannt

01:07h

10.8km

30m

Moderate

3.0

Quay Street, Galway – Galway's street musicians loop from Galway

00:50h

8.09km

30m

Moderate

3.0

Blackrock Beach – Claddagh Basin loop from Salthill

01:04h

10.4km

50m

Easy

Running loop from Galway

00:27h

4.45km

10m

Moderate

4.5

Running loop from Galway

01:01h

9.90km

40m

Hard

Galway's street musicians – The Kings Head, Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

01:39h

15.9km

60m

Start of the Western Way – Oughterard loop from Oughterard

Start of the Western Way

Oughterard

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️