Ireland has perhaps, more than its fair share of ghost stories and few are more persistent than the grim tale of Connemara's haunted Bog Road. Take this scary tour to see if the tales are real? The Bog Road was originally the main road to Galway before the founding of Clifden. A guesthouse on the road, was the scene of many gruesome murders, which has given rise to many tales, mostly tall… As one version of the story goes, there was a hostelry here called the Halfway House. Back in the 1790s, it was run by a brother and sister who made a business of welcoming solo travellers and then murdering them, (at the stroke of midnight…naturally) and disposing their bodies in the surrounding bog lakes and pocketing their belongings. It is believed to be ghosts of these hapless victims - whose bodies the ghoulish siblings fed to the windswept bog land - which give this lonely stretch of road its spectral reputation - the tale of the Red-Haired Girl at the Inn is a folklore classic….
Haunted Bog road tour. Galway. Private guided. 3 hours
- Private minivan optional extra.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
- Infants required to sit on laps
Cancellation Cutoff: 1 days
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Option to meet the guide with his own minivan in Clifden and join the tour from there.(Mini-van transport supply is an additional cost).
Ireland Wild Escapes is a Galway-based travel operator offering authentic packaged and bespoke tours, activities, and experiences across Ireland, including the Wild Atlantic Way. Based in Letterfrack, County Galway, the team delivers immersive, local-led itineraries that showcase Ireland’s landscapes, culture, and history. They emphasize flexible, bookable experiences across Ireland’s regions, with guides who are deeply connected to local communities. Whether you seek walking tours, cultural experiences, or nature-focused adventures, Ireland Wild Escapes aims to deliver memorable, personalised journeys—from coastal cliffs to hidden villages—through sustainable, customer-focused service and expert itinerary design.
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
