Sky Road, Clifden
Sky Road
A scenic loop road about 11 km west of Clifden, the Connemara capital, with high viewpoints over Clifden Bay, the offshore islands and the Atlantic.
The Sky Road is a loop of about 11 to 16 km from Clifden that circles the peninsula on the north side of Clifden Bay. It has an upper and a lower route. The upper road follows the ridgeline, and its highest viewpoint car park overlooks Clifden Bay, the offshore islands and the open Atlantic. On clear days, the sunset is spectacular. The lower road hugs the coast. Driving the whole route with stops for photos takes about an hour, and the road is also good for cycling. It is free. It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Galway to Clifden, and the Sky Road is often combined with Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park in a single day. Public transport only reaches Clifden town. The roads are narrow and viewpoint parking is limited, so it gets crowded at midday in peak season. The seaside wind is strong, so bring a windproof jacket.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Connemara National Park
- Dog's Bay
- Kylemore Abbey
- Killary Harbour
- Inis Mór & Dún Aonghasa
- Inis Oírr
- Cong & Ashford Castle
- Lough Corrib