Fishing: Lake & Sea
Walking
Seisiun Teach Ceoil (House of Music)
Killary Cruises
WesternExplorerSea Safari
Lake and River Fishing
Watersports/Adventure
Golf
Horse Riding
Swimming
Scubadiving
Mitchells Cottage is fortunate enough to be close to some of the best diving waters in Europe. Scuba Dive West, situated beside Glasilaun beech is one of Irelands premier dive centres. The centre is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre and National Geographic Resort. Shore dives, boat dives, island safari’s, wreck dives to mention a few are all available.
Tel: 00 353 95 43922
Fishing: Lake & Sea
Fishing and Charter Boats
‘THE BRAZEN HUSSY’ A great way to pass the day and it’s right on your doorstep. For boat trips and charters specialising in diving, deep sea angling, island adventures, filming and surveying, contact: Shane R. Bisgood, Ballynew, Moyard, Co. Galway.
Phone: 00 353 86 2795118
Email: shanebisgood@eircom.net
FLY-FISHING
Renvyle House Hotel - Fly-Fishing is available to non-residents of the hotel. A full day’s fishing costs €50 and half day €25 (both include the use of a boat). Make advance booking beforehand.
Phone: 095 43511
LAKE FISHING
At Lough Inagh - Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel - For lake fishing in the Inagh Valley contact the hotel.
Phone: 00353 (0)95 34706
Fishing Cruise or Sea Tour
Ireland's only glass-bottom boat tours - purpose built to the highest safety standards and certified by the Department of Transport to operate one of Europe's most scenic and well-protected harbours.
Ballinakill Harbour is home to a large variety of sea birds, grey seals, dolphins and porpoises are frequent visitors. See the underwater world as only seen before by divers, commentary throughout the tour. For best under-water viewing, lower tides are best - please enquire beforehand.
Private boat trips can be arranged at reasonable rates.
Phone: 00 353 95 43473
WESTERN EXPOSURE SEA SAFARI
These sea trips are tailored to suit your requirements. Whether its bird watching, whale watching or island hoping you’re into. Letterfrack, Co. Galway.
Phone: 00 353 41132
Email: info@western-explorer.comwww.western-explorer.com
KILLARY CRUISES
The Killary Fjord is unique to Ireland and is 9 miles in length and boasts wonderful scenery. A purpose built vessel offers cruises up and down the fjord. Enjoy a meal onboard as you admire the scenery. No Sea-Sickness Guarantee.
For tickets or more information, contact: Killary Cruise Office, 56c, Bowling Green, Galway City
Phone: 00 353 91 566736
Email: info@killarycruises.comwww.killarycruises.com
Kylemore Fishery
Fresh water fishing, from fast flowing rivers to mountain lakes, to shore angling and deep sea fishing. Less than 3km from your accommodation.
www.kylemoreabbeyfishery.com
Walking AND Adventure
KILLARY ADVENTURE COMPANY
The Killary Adventure Group is based on Ireland’s only Fjord – The Killary Fjord – in Leenane, Co. Galway and surrounded by some of the most idyllic scenery that Connemara has to offer.
If it is High Octane bungy jumps, a gentle cycling or walking tour through the Irish countryside, an exciting & energetic trip, Skiing, or a Surfing holiday, away from the hustle and bustle, filled with thrilling new adventures, with over 25 years of experience in ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS, the Killary group caters for you all.
Contact: Killary Adventure Company, Killary Lodge, Leenane, Co. Galway
Phone: 00 353 95 42276
Email: adventure@killary.comwww.killary.com
DELPHI ADVENTURE CENTRE
Delphi is a great place to experience the great outdoors. Whether its climbing to the top of Mweelrea, the highest mountain in the West of Ireland, catching your first surf break on the breathtaking Cross beach, or sea kayaking through the majestic Killary Fjord. They have a suite of over 25 ocean, forest, and Mountain based activities.
DELPHI ADVENTURE CENTRE Contact: Delphi Adventure Centre, Leenane, Co. Galway
Phone: 00 353 95 42208
Email: delphigy@iol.iewww.delphiadventureholidays.ie
Hill Walking & Mountain Climbing
TULLY MOUNTAIN is directly across the bay from Mitchells Cottage (see main photo). Tully mountain is well suited to beginner climbers but the views from up high will amaze even the experienced climber. Best climbed from the Letterfrack/Derryinver side of the mountain.
DIAMOND HILL in the Connemara national park. There are many walks to suits all levels of ability. Views of thousands of acres of sea and land. Enter through the National Park in Letterfrack. Entry is free.
TWELVE BENS Most of the Twelve Bens Mountain range can be seen from the area. If you’re in to climbing then you’ll be in climbing heaven. Various routes and starting points.
>Michael Gibbons Walking Ireland
Michael Gibbons Walking Ireland, is run by one of Ireland's leading Field Archaeologists. Michael specialises in Archaeological and Historical Tours of Ireland West for academic and student groups, as well as individuals seeking a deeper understanding of Ireland's rich cultural heritage. Tailor-made tours allow an in-depth exploration of Irish Highlands and Islands of the Atlantic West Coast, with a particular focus on Sacred Mountains and Pilgrimage Landscapes. Trips can be made on foot, by coach and by boat.
Market Street, Clifden, Co Galway, Republic of Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)95 21 379
Email: walkwest@eircom.netwww.walkingireland.com
Seisiun Teach Ceoil (House of Music)
Traditional music, song and dance every Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. in Tully, Renvyle, five miles from your accommodation.
Entry fee is €10. Open summer season only.
Arrive early to avoid dissapointment.
Tel.: 00 353 95 43446/00 353 87 6872830
Bicycle Hire
Bicycles are available to hire from the Bards Den in Letterfrack village.
Yoga at Mitchells’s Cottage
If you would like to avail of private Satyananda Yoga classes at Mitchells cottage you can do so by booking in advance.
Satyananda yoga is a complete holistic system, a type of yoga that is suitable for all, utilising practices in a traditional way. The cost is €70 per class of up to 4 people. The duration of a class is one and a half hours.
For bookings call Susan +353 (0)86 2771819
Horse Riding
Cleggan Beach Riding Centre is located in Cleggan Village overlooking Cleggan Beach. The Cleggan Beach Riding Centre is an approved riding school and is one of Connemara's most renowned beach trekking centre.
Facilities include: A variety of beach trekking available. Mountain treks. Three resident qualified instructors. Safe, well-schooled horses and ponies suitable for all ages and standards. Enclosed outdoor arena and short and long treks.
Cleggan Beach Riding Centre, Cleggan, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Phone: 00353 (0)95 44746
Email: jcaz@eircom.net
Errislannan Manor is four miles south of Clifden. Sheltered by a surrounding wood the Manor overlooks the trout lake and is bounded by Connemara's moors and mountains. It houses the Errislannan Manor Connemara pony stud and riding centre and is the home of the Connemara Branch of the Irish Pony Club. Riding and trekking on Connemara ponies takes place by the hour each morning from Monday to Friday inclusive.
German & French spoken. Longer treks can be arranged. Riding lessons for adults and children. Ponycraft courses for children by the day 8.30 -4.00pm. Residential ponycraft course for unaccompanied children. No Sunday riding. Private treks can be arranged.
Phone: 00353 (0)95 21134
Email: Brooks@ErrislannanManor.com
Watersports
Clifden Boat Club
www.clifdenboatclub.com
Tel: 00 353 95 21711Golf
Nestled between the scenic splendour of the 12 Bens mountain range and the rugged Atlantic ocean, lies Connemara Golf Links. From the testing dog leg opening hole through to the breathtaking back 9, which have been acknowledged as the "equal to any in the world".
Ballyconneely, Clifden, Co. Galway, Ireland
Phone: 00353 (0)95 23502
Email: info@connemaragolflinks.netwww.connemaragolflinks.com
Renvyle House Hotel, Renvyle
Nine hole golf course, six miles from Letterfrack.
www.renvyle.ie
Horse Riding
From lessons to trekking on the beach, both short and long treks are available in the area.
Errislannan Riding Centre
Tel: 00 353 95 21134
Cleggan Trekking Centre
www.clegganridingcentre.com
Tel: 00 353 44746
Swimming
Station House Hotel
Clifden
Many swimming pools in Westport
Co. Mayo, 35 miles away
