Carna Walking Festival

The 2026 Carna Walking Festival will take place this year 25th - 27th September 2026. The festival provides walkers and hikers of all ages the opportunity to explore the wild and rugged coastline of southern Connemara. 

Community Walking Festival organized by Carna Walking Club. Guided walks of Moyrus Loop, Feenish Island, Deserted Village, Bog Walks

2026 Carna Walking Festival - Schedule Of Events

Dé hAoine/ Friday 25th:

• 18:00: Bualadh le chéile/ meeting at Glynsk House (H91 DF80)
• 18:30 Lúibin Cnoc a' Choillin / Coillin Loop
  • Deacracht/Difficulty: Easca/Easy
  • Am/Duration: 1:00
  • Costas/Cost: €5
• 20:15: Tigh Mheaic (H91 KN88)
  • Seoladh Féilire 2027 - Club Spaisteoireacht lorras Aithneach 2027 Calendar Launch
  • Sóláistí / Refreshments

Dé Sathairn/ Saturday 26th:

• 10:00: Clárúchán/ Registration
  • Bualadh le chéile/ meeting at Glynsk House (H91 DF80)
• 10.30: Bus ag fágáil / Bus Departing
• 11:00: Siúlóid Cladaigh Treoraithe /Guided Shore Walk Lúibín Mhaírois / Moyrus Loop
  • Deacracht/Difficulty level: Measartha / Moderate
  • Am/Duration: 2:00
  • Costas/Cost: €10
  • (Maidí siúil molta / Walking sticks recommended)
• 15:30: Clárúchán / Registration Glynsk House (H91 DF80)
• 16:00: Crannóg Loch Scainimh/Loch Skannive Walk
  • Deacracht/Difficulty level: Éasca/Easy
  • Am/Duration: 1:30.
  • Costas/Cost: €5
• 20.30: Teach Ghlinnsge / Glynsk House
  • Naomh Mac Dara, an t-Oileán, an Traidisiún.
  • St. Mac Dara, The Island, The Tradition. Slideshow and talk le Séamus Breathnach agus Cóilín Ó hlarnáin.

Dé Domhnaigh/ Sunday 27th:

• 09:45: Bualadh le chéile/ meeting at Glynsk House (H91 DF80)
• 10:15: Bus ag fágáil / Bus departing.
• 11:00: Siúlóid treoraithe go hOileán Tréigthe Fhínis / Guided Walk to the deserted Island of Feenish.
  • Deacracht / Difficulty Level: Easca / Easy
  • Am/Duration: 2:00
  • Costas/Cost: €10

Please follow the Carna Walking Festival Facebook Page for contact details and up to date information.