7) Hymany Way

Towns & Distances:
Portumna - Meelick - 17.2km
Meelick - Clonfert - 7.4km
​Clonfert - Ballinasloe - 21km
Ballinasloe - Aughrim - 13km
Aughrim - Ahascragh (off trail) - 18.9km
Ahascragh - Ballygar - 22.9km
Hiking Trail ​Total Distance: 100.4 km / 62.4 miles
County: Galway
Days: 4

The Hymany Way is the longest stage on the Ireland Way at over 100km and brings you through County Galway. Follow along the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river on this mostly off-road trail.
Discover Meelick Church, the oldest church in Ireland that is still in regular use. Pass by Brackloon Castle on the Way and check out the decorative stone-carved doorway of Clonfert Cathedral.

Maps

Map 1 - Portumna to Muckanagh

Map 2 - Muckanagh to Clonfert

Map 3 - Clonfert to Cloonascragh

Map 4 - Cloonascragh to Aughrim

Map 5 - Aughrim to Sonnagh

Map 6 - Sonnagh to Castle Ffrench

Map 7 - Castle French to Ballygar

OSI Discovery Series Sheets 53, 47, 40

Route Specifications

Grade: Easy
Start altitude: 42 metres
End altitude: 53 metres
Maximum altitude: 97 metres
Minimum altitude: 29 metres
Distance: 100.4 km
Total ascent: 431 metres
Total descent: 420 metres

Hiker's Experience of Stage 7 - Hymany Way