Galway Wind Way – Shannapheasteen Forest loop from Seecon

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Galway Wind Way – Shannapheasteen Forest loop from Seecon

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Galway Wind Way – Shannapheasteen Forest loop from Seecon

05:14

19.1km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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117 m

Galway Wind Way

Highlight • Trail

There's 5 walking trails from 200m to 10km in length and 1 gravel cycling way 21km. Beautiful views even when the cloudy.

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11.6 km

Shannapheasteen (Cloosh) Forest

Forest

13.0 km

Cloosh Forest, nestled in the heart of County Galway features a variety of trails that wind through its diverse landscape of woodlands and lakes with views of the surrounding mountains and the nearby Atlantic coastline.

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17.5 km

Moss-Covered Rock Display

Highlight • Natural

Great for photos if you have the talent. Ferns, lichens and moss in abundance.

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19.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

7.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

5.14 km

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

4°C

78 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Galway Wind Way – Shannapheasteen Forest loop from Seecon

Galway Wind Way

Shannapheasteen Forest

Moss-Covered Rock Display

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