Walking
The rugged island landscape will delight the walker. You can ramble around the island at your leisure and explore the many small country lanes that span the Island.
Loop Walks
There are two recognised walks on the Island. The shorter one, the inner walk is a nice easy saunter, and a longer cliff walk through the commonage is more challenging.
Lough Coolaknick Loop
Both the Inishturk loop walks start at the island pier.
Title : Lough Coolaknick Loop
Terrain : Surface roadways and green tracks
Distance : 5 km
Difficulty : Easy
Ascent : Approximately 150 metres
Duration : 1 to 1.5 hrs
We recommend all-weather clothing, snacks and fluid.
Mountain common Loop
Both the Inishturk loop walks start at the island pier.
Title : Mountain common Loop
Terrain : Surface roadways, green tracks, hillside
Distance : 8 km
Difficulty : Easy to moderate
Ascent : Approximately 170 metres
Duration : 2 to 2.5 hrs
We recommend all-weather clothing, snacks and fluid.
Island Hiking & Walking
The rugged island landscape will delight the walker.
You can ramble around the island at your leisure and explore the many small country lanes that span the Island.