Half-Day Guided Derrygimlagh Bog Looped Walk in Connemara
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Discover the stories of this famous site and it’s past. Steeped in history, the Derrygimlagh blanket bog, close to Clifden, is a rugged and wild landscape with two major claims to fame. Pilots John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown crashed-landed in the bog in 1919 after completing the world’s first transatlantic flight. They landed close to a wireless telegraphy station which had been set up 14 years earlier by Italian inventor, Guglielmo Marconi. Today the location of the Marconi wireless station is home to a white memorial cairn dedicated to the pair. On this 5 km guided walk around tiny lakes and peat bogs with your expert local guide, discover the fascinating history and story of this unique and beautiful area.
What’s included?
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Guided walk by local expert storyteller
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 2h 30m
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Covid Policy
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Connemara Wild Escapes is your travel expert based in the west of Ireland, offering immersive and authentic, local activities & experiences. These include: walking, cycling, fishing, leisure, soft adventure, local history, heritage, culture, Irish music, language & dance, islands, festivals, castles, wildlife & ecology, gourmet, creative arts, storytelling, all lead by local Irish guides.
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