East Clare Way

180km – 8 days

Explore the wild beauty of East Clare on this 180km circular walking route, passing through charming villages and diverse landscapes. The trail features quiet tarmac roads, forestry tracks, bog roads, open ground, and field paths.

While some off-road sections can be wet or muddy, and certain road stretches carry traffic, the route is generally accessible. With a total ascent of about 3000m and no major climbs, it’s perfect for walkers of varying abilities. Discover the heart of Clare’s countryside on the East Clare Way!

East Clare Way

180km – 8 days

Trail Details

Dick’s Bike Hire – Portumna

Lough Derg Ebike Tours – Nenagh

021 Rossmore Pier to Illaunboe Quay (Coos Bay)

020 Williamstown to llaunaboe Quay

019 Williamstown (Dromaan) to Church Bay

018 Mountshannon and Cloonoolia Bays

017 Mountshannon to Holy Island

016 Scarriff to Holy Island and Mountshannon via Scarriff Bay

015 Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Scarriff via Ballynagleragh

014 Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Annacarriga Loop

013 Killaloe to Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran)

012 Killaloe Loop

011 Castlelough to Killaloe

10 Garrykennedy to Youghal Village and Little Tamona

009 Dromineer to Garrykennedy via Tamona Little and Youghal Quay

008 Dromineer to Luska

007 Kilgarvan to Skehanagh

006 Fools Island Loop

005 Terryglass to Kilgarvan

004 Terryglass to Slevoir Bay Loop

003 Portumna Water Recreation Park To Terryglass Harbour

002 Portumna Water Recreation Park to Portumna Forest Park

001 Portumna Recreation Park to Hayes Island

Bonaveen Cycling Trail

Nenagh Cycle Hub

Portumna Forest Park

Hymany Way (Part of Beara Breffni Way)

Graves of the Leinster Men Walking Loop

East Clare Way – 8 days

Ballycuggaran to Crag Wood Loop

Lough Derg Way – 3 days