Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Clifden

"A climb up Diamond Hill near Letterfrack is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with kids in Galway. This 442m hill is an isolated peak and has paths and a boarded mountain trail that are easy to walk along, making it popular with families. Take a picnic and enjoy it along your walk."

"Having little ones doesn’t mean missing out on scenery with this easy climb. Gravel footpaths and wooden boardwalks make the ascent child friendly. On a clear day, the views from the summit are stunning."

"Built for John D’Arcy and his family in 1818, Clifden Castle is more aptly a manor house located about 3km from Clifden town. Decorative elements were added later to give it a very “classic castle” look. With its wide windows, the manor house was certainly never intended to withstand battles."

"If you are looking for fun things to do in Galway this weekend with the kids, and you don’t mind travelling in the car for an hour and a half, then head to the Galway/Mayo border to visit the Aasleagh Falls. Located a short drive from the village of Leenane, these falls are very picturesque. Combine this with a visit to the Connemara National Park for a fun family day out in Galway County."

"Having started learning about vegetarianism and veganism nearly four years ago, the folks at Sweet Nothings café have always tried to put an emphasis on living clean and as sustainably as possible. Their menu is 100% vegetarian and nearly everything has a plant-based alternative. They’ve even got vegan, wheat and refined sugar free desserts that they’ve been selling at markets for the last three years and it’s clear that Connemara has taught them that simplicity and living in harmony with nature is the key to everything."

"The O’Dowd family have been welcoming visitors to this much-loved pub overlooking the harbour for longer than most people care to remember. There are some new developments from time to time, but the old bar is always the same – or at least ..."

"The only street food spot to make it into Lonely Planet's Around the World in 80 Food Trucks, this idyllic shack is perched overlooking Killary Harbour in north Connemara (one of Ireland's three fjords). Get the mussels where the food miles are more like metres - they come from the waters just behind. It's over an hour's drive from Galway, but worth the trip if the weather's behaving."