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53.51, -9.59 · rel 1828432
53.51, -9.59 · rel 1828432
Western Way - Galway
59,4 km from start to finish .
Galway · 53.51°N ·
9.59°W
59,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
1× ruins
The Sheep And Wool Heritage Centre
Attraction ·
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Plough near Maum
ruins ·
393 m off route
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03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Western Way - Galway is 59.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Western Way - Galway takes approximately 14h 47min to complete.
No, Western Way - Galway is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Western Way - Galway starts near coordinates 53.4281, -9.3178.
Western Way - Galway is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Western Way - Galway is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.