WEST OF IRELAND WALKING TOUR - 7-DAY CHALLENGING 
DAY 1: Arrival in Oughterard
From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Oughterard.
DAY 2: Oughterard to Maam Valley • Distance 31km • Walking Time 7 - 10 hours •Max Height 118m
A long, relatively flat, walk follows quiet country roads out of Oughterard alongside the shores of Lough Corrib - an internationally reknowned fishing destination. After passing the lake, you cross some scenic bogland fypical of the local area before finishing your walk in the Maamturk Mountains.
DAY 3: Maam Valley to Leenane • Distance 25.5km • Walking Time 6 - 8.5 hours • Max Height 260m
Those leg muscles will be put to the test first thing this morning as you immediately climb upwards to Máméan Pass (the pass of the birds). At the top of the pass, their is a wonderful surprise. (You will have to visit to find out!) Finish your walk on a beautiful old track overlooking Ireland's only fjord.
DAY 4: Kilary Harbour Famine Trail • Distance 22km • Walking Time 5.5 – 7.5 hours • Max Height 130m
Follow an old country road out to Rosroe - a remote and beautiful location at the tip of Kilary Harbour. Return towards Leenane along the 'Famine Track' - an old road built after the Great Famine of the mid-1800's to provide much needed employment for the local population. A walk to remember.
DAY 5 - Option A: Leenane to Drummin • Distance 21 km • Walking Time 5 - 8 hours • Max Height 477m
Leaving Connemara behind, you now enter the highlands of South Mayo and the scenery remains as stunning as ever. The views over Lough Lugacolliwee are ample reward for your efforts. Finish your walk with a trek through blanket bogland and then a quiet road walk into the village of Drummin.
DAY 5 - Option B: Leenane to Drummin • Distance 17 km • Walking Time 4 – 6 hours • Max Height 199m
You may find that the efforts of the last few days have caught up with you. If so you can avoid the steep climb into the Sheefry Hills and instead continue along quiet country roads through the village of Drummin and onwards to your accomodation for the night.
DAY 6: Drummin to Westport • Distance 25km • Walking Time 6 - 8 hours • Max Height 246m
The holy mountain of Croagh Patrick looms above you throughout today's hike - St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days on the summit of this mountain in 441 AD. Each year, thousands of pilgrims make their way to the top of the mountain (many barefoot) to celebrate their faith.
Day 7: Depart from Westport
There are regular bus and train services from Westport to both Galway City (Regular Connections to Shannon Airport) and Dublin City/Airport.