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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

Michael - August 2018
Tough Soles - June 2017

Corinne's Blog - Stage 7 - Hymany Way

Portumna to Meelick

Meelick to Lismany (a)

Meelick to Lismany (b)

Lismany to Aughrim

Aughrim to Ahascragh

Ahascragh to Ballygar

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