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Easy hikes and walks in Galway

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Exploring Galway on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Galway. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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1. The Marconi loop to Lough Emlaghnabehy

4.77km

01:13

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(14)

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2. Claddagh & Salthill Promenade from Galway

7.48km

01:54

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Knockma Forest loop

4.19km

01:14

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Sruffaunboy loop — Connemara National Park

2.24km

00:38

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. The Seven Woods Trail — Coole Park

4.53km

01:10

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Cleggan Bay & the Court Tomb of Cleggan

3.94km

01:01

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Rinville Park loop

3.51km

00:56

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Monivea Woods loop

5.69km

01:29

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Mountbellow Forest loop

4.17km

01:05

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Kylemore Abbey – Waterfall by the Abbey loop from Letterfrack

4.73km

01:14

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Galway

1. The Marconi loop to Lough Emlaghnabehy

2. Claddagh & Salthill Promenade from Galway

3. Knockma Forest loop

4. Sruffaunboy loop — Connemara National Park

5. The Seven Woods Trail — Coole Park

6. Cleggan Bay & the Court Tomb of Cleggan

7. Rinville Park loop

8. Monivea Woods loop

9. Mountbellow Forest loop

10. Kylemore Abbey – Waterfall by the Abbey loop from Letterfrack

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