"Inishmore, a step back in time?" Top 5 Page for this destination Inishmore by Alain_Smeets

Inishmore Travel Guide: 135 reviews and 359 photos

Dun Aenghus (photo Dirk Driesmans) - Inishmore

history

Inishmore (Inis Mór) is the largest of the three Aran Islands and is located off the west coast of Galway. We had a very great and lovely time on Inishmore riding our bike over these roads. Everywhere you look you see walled meadows, monuments and ruins and the people take the time to talk to you.

weather

Thatching a roof in Inishmore

When we left Rossavael on the ferry, we had sunny weather, but 10 minutes later we were fogged in and we were again thinking about the Cliffs of Moher, but when we arrived on Inishmore the sun was again there.

relax and ride a bike

Me at the most western point of the island (Dirk)

I can definitely recommend everybody to visit this small island and to explore it by bike, visit the ruins and also wonder like us why some meadows just containing stones need a wall.

Pros and Cons

Pros:An beautiful island full of history and culture
Cons:can be very busy in the peak season
In a nutshell:A step back in time

Last visit to Inishmore: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Sep 11, 2003
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The cliffs at Dun Aengus (photo Dirk) - Inishmore

Watch the depth of the cliffs. Off The Beaten Path (3)

The cliffs near the cashel of Dun Aengus and Dun Dubhchathair (black fort) are between 80 and 90 metres high. You see a... more travel advice

the beach at Port Mhuirbigh (photo Dirk) - Inishmore

Enjoy the beach at Port Mhuirbigh Off The Beaten Path (3)

When you ride or walk in the direction of Dùn Aengus you will see after an half hour a small white sand beach. It was a... more travel advice

Western part of the island (photo Dirk) - Inishmore

Ride to the west of Inishmore and have... Off The Beaten Path (3)

When we arrived, our battle plan was to make a big distance between us and the rest of the tourist (as if we can forget... more travel advice

Thatching a roof. Local Customs (1)

A lot of houses on Inishmore having a straw roof and from time to time this straw has to be replaced. We were lucky to... more travel advice

Things to Do (6)
See All Dùn Dùbhchathair, the black fort.
Transportation (3)
See All Riding a bike across Inishmore

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Comments (17)

leplaya Apr 22, 2006 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for these great pics... you just made me decide to go to Inishmore!
RhineRoll Dec 23, 2005 at 5:01 AM Report Abuse

Alain, phantastic photos of Inis Mòr!
Sininen Dec 10, 2005 at 10:57 PM Report Abuse

Hello Alain! Thank you for taking me to a roundtrip around Inishmore! My friend and I spent a few days there some years ago and rode bikes as well. Absolutely the best way to see that wonderful island. Greetings from Finland, Sini
Aurorae Oct 4, 2005 at 3:11 AM Report Abuse

Fascinating!!! I've never thought of Ireland as a high priority travel destination, but this page really makes me wanna visit ASAP!!! Lovely place, fantastic photos and great insights!
nepalgoods Oct 1, 2005 at 11:29 AM Report Abuse

Your pake makes want to go to Ireland again.
krizt Mar 3, 2004 at 2:12 PM Report Abuse

Amazing pictures- love your pages!
Gappelt Feb 2, 2004 at 12:23 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful pictures, great discription. Leave next week, will surely visit Inishmore. Remember we only regret the things we didn't do... send you a postcard!!!
boxbda Jan 27, 2004 at 9:27 AM Report Abuse

looks like you had a cracking time there. i was there a couple of years ago and is rained constantly all day. didnt stop us hiring a bike though!
Peret Jan 23, 2004 at 3:45 PM Report Abuse

Great page. very good information about this charmer islands.
oma14 Nov 6, 2003 at 8:14 AM Report Abuse

alain, what a wonderful page..i adore ireland...i haven't been to inishmore but have been on inisheer and loved it! great job!