| Clifden is the capital of the scenic region known as | | | | outdoor activity the Errislannan Horse Riding Centre |
| Connemara 80 km west of Galway in Ireland. The | | | | (3 km south of Clifden) can hire out ponies for riding |
| town itself is the largest in Connemara with a | | | | along Clifden beach or alternately for trips into the |
| population of over 800. | | | | hills surrounding the village. Beginners' lessons are also |
| This picturesque town at the head of Clifden Bay | | | | available. |
| straddles the Owenglin River and consists of quaint | | | | After completing all these outdoor activities you will |
| houses tightly packed into winding streets with the | | | | have no doubt worked up quite an appetite and |
| only buildings of any height being the town's churches | | | | Clifden does not disappoint in providing multiple |
| and their steep spires. | | | | options. |
| The town has as its backdrop the Twelve Bens | | | | At the centre of town lies EJ Kings on the square |
| mountain range to the east of town and it is this | | | | that provide the option of hearty pub fare year |
| scenery and location that sets up Clifden as the | | | | round in their pub and the option of a slightly more |
| perfect base to establish for those exploring | | | | formal sitdown meal at their adjoining restaurant. |
| Connemara. The area provides excellent opportunities | | | | Seafood lovers will adore Clifden's dining options. The |
| to enjoy an outdoor holiday with plenty of angling | | | | Salmon Leap Seafood Restaurant and O'Grady's |
| options, rambling routes, mountaineering for the more | | | | Seafood restaurant are the two stand-out choices in |
| adventurous and of course a wonderful display of | | | | town with O'Grady's being widely considered one of |
| nature and wildlife. | | | | the best restaurants in Galway county. |
| A great many visitors to Connemara choose to | | | | Accommodation options in and around the town |
| experience the countryside by bicycle. This is the | | | | range from Clifden's hotels and B&B's through to a |
| ideal way to see this countryside at a pace that is in | | | | variety of hostels (all IHH associated) open year |
| step with the easy going pace of life in the region. | | | | round. |
| There are a number of locations in the town from | | | | Buses run daily from Galway to Clifden and Westport |
| which bicycles can be rented. | | | | by Bus Eireann though the timetable is prone to |
| The nearby Connemara Walking Centre provides | | | | change with the season so be sure to check on this |
| guided walking trips to local sites of geographic and | | | | or other information from the Clifden tourist office |
| natural interest in the areas. The Centre also provides | | | | (on Market Street; open March to October) or the |
| maps and route details for ramblers and cyclists. | | | | Galway tourist office. |
| For those wishing to partake of a less demanding | | | | |