23년 7월 출발 / 영국&아일랜드 일주여행 / 7월 20일일정 / 코네마라 국립공원일정

[불도쟈다]

Sligo City Hotel

Keshcorran Caves ( 25분 소요 예상 / 28키로)

Aasleagh Falls ( 1시간 45분 소요 예상 / 114키로)

킬레모어 수도원 외부 인증샷 ( 25분 소요 예상 / 20키로)

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

코네마라 국립공원 islandeadyfalls ( 7분 소요 예상 / 6키로)

connemara diamond hill 트래킹

버스킹의 성지인 골웨이로 이동

숙소 Flannery's Hotel ( 1시간 20분 소요 예상 / 85키로)

●콜럼부스도 다녀간 성 니콜라스 교회 내부

●솔트힐 해변 산책로에서 마을 조망

●비긴에게인이 촬영된 골웨이의 중심, 라틴 구역에서 자유시간?

트래킹시 전경들 

Keshcorran Caves ( 25분 소요 예상 / 28키로)

How long does it take to climb to the Caves of Keash?

The entire walk up and down shouldn’t take any longer than 1 hour. The climb to the top takes some under 30 minutes, but care is needed (see safety warning above).

Aasleagh Falls ( 1시간 45분 소요 예상 / 114키로)

킬레모어 수도원 외부 인증샷 ( 25분 소요 예상 / 20키로)

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

코네마라 국립공원( 7분 소요 예상 / 6키로)

connemara diamond hill 트래킹

• There’s a short walk (takes 1 to 1.5 hours to complete
• And a long walk (takes 2.5 to 3 hours)

숙소 Flannery's Hotel ( 1시간 20분 소요 예상 / 85키로)

Diamond Hill Connemara:

A Hike That’ll Treat You To One Of The Best Views In The West

If you’re wondering what to do in Galway 

that’ll take you away from the crowds and

deliver a proper knock-you-on-your-arse experience,

then you need to get Diamond Hill on your to-conquer list.

If you’ve never heard of it,

you’ll find the magnificent Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park in Letterfrack in County Galway

It’s a handy hour and 25-minute drive from Galway City to the starting point of the walk

and if you climb it on a clear day you can soak up views that’ll knock the air from your lungs.

It’s also a stone’s throw from a heap of other things to do in Connemara,

so you can plan a whole day of activities around the hike.

Let’s dive in.

Some quick need to knows

• You’ll find Diamond Hill in Connemara in County Galway
• There’s a short walk (takes 1 to 1.5 hours to complete
• And a long walk (takes 2.5 to 3 hours)
• The walk kicks off from the visitor centre at Connemara National Park
• The views from the top are out of this world

About Diamond Hill Connemara

Photo by Gareth McCormack

Every time I get back from a trip to Connemara, my Dad asks me if I climbed Diamond Hill. He knows I haven’t, but he still asks.

How many times have I told you to do that walk?! The best way to see Connemara is from above. You won’t get a view like it anywhere else.’

And, to be fair, he’s right. As you ramble up Diamond Hill on a clear day, you’ll be treated to beautiful views of:

• The islands of Inishturk, Inishbofin, and Inishshark
• Tully Mountain
• The Twelve Bens
• Kylemore Lough
• Mweelrea (the highest mountain in Connaught)

Preparing for the Diamond Hill Walk

Photo by Gareth McCormack

Although this is one of the more casual walks in the Connemara region, you still need to be prepared.

Weather conditions can change rapidly, so having the likes or rain gear, warm clothing, and sun cream on hand is important. Footwear with good grip is essential.

Diamond Hill weather: Personally, I use yr.no when I’m planning out a walk or climb. If you use a different service, let me know which it is in the comments below.

Diamond Hill Galway: Choosing a walk

Photo by Gareth McCormack

So, there are two main walks that you can attempt on Diamond Hill. The first is the Lower Diamond Hill Walk; this is the shorter route (info below) and takes around 1 to 1.5 hours to complete.

The second is the Upper Diamond Hill Trail; this is a continuation of the Lower trail and can take up to 3 hours to complete.

The route here is fully signposted from the moment you leave the visitor centre in the National Park.

Gravel footpaths and wooden boardwalks make the journey over the bog and to the top an enjoyable one.1. The Lower Diamond Hill walk

Photo by Gareth McCormack

The lower trail measures around 3 km and has modest climbs along the route.

I know several people that have done this over the past year and they all found it relatively handy.

While you won’t get scenery as spectacular as the one seen in the photo above, you’ll still be able to enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding Connemara countryside, coastline, and islands.

Things to know

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Time to climb: 1 – 1.5 hours
• Starting point: Connemara National Park Visitor Centre

2. The Upper Diamond Hill trail

Photo by Gareth McCormack

The Upper Trail is a continuation of the Lower Trail Hill. It takes you up to the summit of Diamond Hill via a narrow fin of quartzite that stretches for around half a kilometre.

For those that fancy giving this a shot, the entire circuit of the Lower and Upper trails measures around 7km and should take between 2.5 – 3 hours.

At the 445m-high summit, you’ll be treated to panoramic views across all of Connemara.

Things to know

• Difficulty: Strenuous
• Time to climb: 2.5 – 3 hours
• Starting point: Connemara National Park Visitor Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Since including Diamond Hill in our 5 days in Ireland guide, I’ve had a load of questions about it.

Below, I’ve taken the most commonly asked ones and popped in an answer. If you’ve a question about the walk that you need an answer to, comment below and I’ll get back to you ASAP.

How high is Diamond Hill Connemara?

The summit of the mountain is 445-m high.

How long does it take to walk Diamond Hill?

If you attack the lower trail, expect to be up and down in under an hour and a half. If you do the entire route to the summit, expect it to take around 3 hours.

Is the walk difficult?

The Lower Trail isn’t overly difficult. Where it starts to get tough is when you begin to make your ascent to the summit on the Upper Trail.

While you won’t need to be a seasoned hillwalker to complete the entire route, reasonable fitness levels are needed.