historic in Galway, Ireland

Dún Aonghasa

A prehistoric stone fort poised above Atlantic cliffs

Worth the wander

Climb across limestone pavement to concentric stone walls ending abruptly at a sheer cliff edge. There is no barrier at the cliff, and the exposed setting demands care in wind.

Quick answers

Cost
Paid visitor site
Time and distance
2 km return over rough ground
Parking
Leave bicycles at the visitor area; no private cars are needed on the approach.

Find your way

Kilmurvey, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway

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