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We are a hiking group based in Loughrea and with over 80 members from a wide area of E.Galway. We meet every second Sunday for walks around south Galway, Co.

Our club was formed in '04 and we celebrated the 20th anniv with a Walking Festival celebrating the many trails available locally in the Sliabh Aughty range Clare and occasionally go on weekend walking trips further afield. Walks are approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours long and are graded; relatively easy (green), moderate (blue) and more difficult hikes (red). We are members of Mountaineering Ireland and currently have 60 members.

18/06/2026

Sat June 20th and we will be on the 12 o'Clock Hills at Belvoir Demense near Sixmilebridge in Co. Clare. It's 8kms and moderately challenging on paths, boardwalk and some rough ground. Ascent to 300 mts with wonderful views. Weather forecast for Sat our mid-summer is favourable.

11/06/2026

Sunday next 14th the GLR's are along the Cliffs of Moher on a 12km trail from Doolin to Surfers Bay. It's a linear walk of 6kms and return on exposed narrow paths and some short but steep ascents. Track has recently reopened following maintenance and safety work.

05/06/2026

It's here again - our popular annual Burren trail is on Sunday 7th June. The Lough Avalla Farm Loop is approx 9k along a secluded approach road, over Burren flagstones and through small lush meadows. There are a few short sharp descents. Great views over S. Clare.

29/05/2026

A choice of contrasting walks for our members on Bank Holiday weekend. A challenging hike on Nephin Mtn, Laherdane, Mayo on Sat 30th. Underfoot its heather at start and scree near summit. Ascent is 750 meters and approx 8-9 kms. OS map 23.
On Mon June 1st it's a coastal walk around Flaggy Shore and to Martello tower at New Quay. Always a popular scenic location for our club and approx 7kms.

19/05/2026

Renewed calls to reopen Derrybrien Wind Farm site as Tánaiste asked to “do the right thing and be brave”.

15/05/2026

Sat 16th and the GLR's will be in the Old Sonnagh area of the Sliabh Aughty's. The trail is regarded as easy to moderate on small roads and paths. This walk is approx 10kms.

07/05/2026

It's the Ramblers weekend on Inishbofin with 3 brilliant walks planned. An opportunity to hear the corncrake and cuckoo and there may even be a few songs sung by our talented group.

01/05/2026

Bank Holiday Mon May 4th and the Ramblers have a choice of two contrasting walks. An easy walk of 6kms for two loops on the Gort Riverside track - approx 1.5 to 2hrs. An alternative walk is a challenging 3.5 to 4hrs trek on Black Head loop on the Burren. Starting at Morrough ascent 200 mts to Caherdoonerish fort and a further 100 mts to summit.

22/04/2026

Our summer schedule of weekly walks are proving very popular with our club members. This Sat 25th it's a local trek up towards Derrybrien wind turbines. First 35mins is a steady ascent on uneven surface giving views of Tipp and Clare at the top. Approx 6 or 7kms.

18/04/2026

Sunday 19th and the Ramblers will be in our local neighbourhood in Kylebrack Woods for a 9km trek on paths and trails. Should be a popular one.

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Assembly: Gort Road
Loughrea

Website

http://www.greylakeramblers.wordpress.com/

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