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.
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