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Outdoors Leenane, Connemara

Killary Fjord

An outdoor spot in Leenane, Connemara, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Summer.

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Killary Fjord in Leenane, Connemara
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Why go

Long sea inlet between mountains; cruises run from Nancy's Point near Leenane.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Connemara, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Kylemore Abbey, 11 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Leenane
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Summer

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Connemara, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Kylemore Abbey

    Lakeside castle-style abbey with a Victorian walled garden.

    Sight · 11 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Connemara National Park

    Moorland park with free trails; Diamond Hill gives views to the islands.

    Outdoors · 15 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Guys Seafood Bar

    Busy pub kitchen for chowder, crab claws and mussels.

    Food · 23 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Lowry's Bar

    Music and whiskey bar with a long Irish whiskey list and trad sessions.

    Drinks · 23 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Mitchell's Restaurant

    Seafood restaurant with open fires; fish arrives daily from local boats.

    Food · 23 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Sky Road

    Loop drive west of Clifden on high ground over Atlantic inlets and islands.

    Activity · 23 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Killary Fjord is a stop on our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Connemara

2 more curated outdoor spots in Connemara. See the full Connemara guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Connemara run from 8°C in February to 17°C in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Killary Fjord itself, we suggest: Summer.

Modelled monthly averages for Connemara from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Connemara weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Killary Fjord, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Nancys Point, Leenaun, Co. Galway, H91 YA49, Ireland
Coordinates
53.60008, -9.73017
Destination
Connemara, Ireland

Killary Fjord: quick answers

How much time do you need at Killary Fjord?

Plan on about 2 hours at Killary Fjord. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Killary Fjord?

Our pick: Summer.

Where is Killary Fjord?

Killary Fjord is at Nancys Point, Leenaun, Co. Galway, H91 YA49, Ireland, in Leenane. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Killary Fjord?

Killary Fjord appears on Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.