Roundstone Bay
Roundstone Bay
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A scenic expanse of water: great for fishing.
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Mikesalter
North Yorkshire, UK628 contributions
Nov 2021
Stayed here just by O’Dowds in an apartment overlooking the bay and harbours. Looking at the photos it appears if you come here in summer it’s chaos, and there was evidence this is likely the case. We visited in November. It wasn’t basking in sunshine but it certainly wasn’t horrendous. It was showery, never dry for an entire day, but you could walk regularly around this and we did see some sun. Main benefit in going during this time was the driving, empty roads and great fun driving a sports car , a proper one not a pseudo sports SUV, at sensible but fun speeds.
My advice, go in off season.
My advice, go in off season.
Written 10 November 2021
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,521 contributions
July 2021 • Solo
Roundstone is a lovely village with stunning beaches and scenery right around the bay. Dogs Bay beach is the nicest but be warned on a nice day the area can get very crowded and driving/getting around can be a slow and frustrating experience in the traffic on such skinny roads. No surprise thigh as the bay is just gorgeous. Go early.
Written 26 July 2021
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Carol F
Guildford, UK13 contributions
July 2021 • Family
We booked both Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) and Kayaking with Shane for my extended family and myself. Absolutely excellent. His colleague Ciara took us Kayaking, fantastic with everyone. They made both activities very relaxing and fun. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Shane and his company.
Written 26 July 2021
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machinmad
Yaxley, UK2,692 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
The Inishnee island loop walk takes you round the middle Inishnee island on a 4.5km track. It’s pretty easy going all the way round. You get to see the views across sea on all sides of the island, plus the little fishing harbour.
Worth a walk if you’re in the area.
Worth a walk if you’re in the area.
Written 11 June 2022
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artmid
Liverpool, UK8 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
Just come back from a fabulous week in Roundstone , the highlight of the week was a trip out in a Galway Hooker. The traditional Galway boat leaves regularly from Roundstone Harbour and is manned by 3 local men who are all experienced sailors with a wealth of local knowledge. Having never been on a sailing boat before I was a little apprehensive especially as it was low tide and the climb down over the side of the harbour to the boat was the most harrowing thing for me. However the crew were both patient and very kind to me reassuring me all was ok.I felt very safe with them. The trip itself was a beautiful experience on a glorious day and we had interesting lively discussions about the local area, history and culture.The scenery out in the bay is breathtaking and the crews local knowledge comes into play here as they can point and discuss all the local landmarks and the history attached to them.
I can highly recommend this trip to anyone who is visiting this part of Connemara.
I can highly recommend this trip to anyone who is visiting this part of Connemara.
Written 17 September 2014
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Oilbhe24
Paris, France31 contributions
July 2017 • Couples
Great place in a great county of a great country, fantastic nature and fantastic people, a lively Connemara!
Written 2 August 2017
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Quaakie B
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
June 2016 • Family
One of the most fantastic things we have ever done as a family, we booked a 3 hour kayaking trip round Inish Lacken with Shane of Roundstone Outdoors. We met Shane at Erlough, the prettiest little harbour on an amazingly calm morning, and after a safety briefing, Shane provided everything from wetsuits, spraydecks and life jackets, we set off.
He was so knowledgable about the area, we saw so much wildlife, plovers nesting on the beach on the island, there were seals swimming around us, the sea is utterly unpolluted, we even ate seaweed, just a stunning morning on the water with a wonderful guide, if it's the only activity you do in this beautiful place, do it!
He was so knowledgable about the area, we saw so much wildlife, plovers nesting on the beach on the island, there were seals swimming around us, the sea is utterly unpolluted, we even ate seaweed, just a stunning morning on the water with a wonderful guide, if it's the only activity you do in this beautiful place, do it!
Written 6 June 2016
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disneymomof3Atlanta
Sharpsburg, GA212 contributions
Apr 2016
This was a stop along our day out drive and it was a very small fishing village. It was pretty but not much there at all. It was very windy. Not sure if it is like that all the time here. We stopped at the little gift shop which was nice and had a lot of merchandise to look at. It also had a sitting area for those who wanted coffee or croissant. You had to pay one Euro to use the bathroom. It opens up to boys and girls so tip if you all need to go, use one euro and all can go in. The weather was funny here on the day were were there. We drove up and it was raining. It stopped and sunny day appeared... then we went inside the store and rain and sleet / hail started..then within a few min (like 3) it was sunny again.. this happened about 8 times that day... :) So pretty area, but windy and not much to do.
Written 11 April 2016
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CocoDublin
Newcastle, Ireland83 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
We drove to Inishnee, which is just one kilometer outside of Roundstone. There’s parking just over the first bridge. The loop walk is a wonderful amenity for the area. At just over 6k if you stick to the dedicated route it’s a perfect way to experience the area and marvel at the scenery. There’s amazing views back to the village of Roundstone across the bay and the Twelve Bens tower to the North. The entire walk is suitable for families, dogs and non experienced walkers. For those who’d like a bigger hike you can cut off and extend the walk by heading to the furthest point of the Island.
It’s well worth a visit!
It’s well worth a visit!
Written 3 January 2019
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KatieAH2014
Clearwater, FL361 contributions
May 2018
Traveled here on Sunday to attend church...but priest hadn't changed times yet.
Most stories not open or opened late because of Sunday.
The name is a poor English translation for the Gaelic name meaning bay of rocks or lots of rocks in bay. There is no "round stone".
Met several locals who were very pleasant.
Most stories not open or opened late because of Sunday.
The name is a poor English translation for the Gaelic name meaning bay of rocks or lots of rocks in bay. There is no "round stone".
Met several locals who were very pleasant.
Written 22 July 2018
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How far is Roundstone from the train station? Is there a car rental place nearby? Thanks
Written 16 April 2018
Galway city for train and car hire 50miles away
Written 22 June 2019
Is there a charge for parking in FOC car park
Written 1 January 2018
I didn’t use a car when I was there but it appears parking would be plentiful around the streets and beach area.
Written 12 January 2018
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