Escape to the wilderness this September. Join us for the Inishbofin Walking Festival and experience the landscape, wildlife, history, and craic that Inishbofin has to offer.

From seaweed to sunsets, to coastal formations and 17th century forts; You are sure to enjoy a wide variety of walks while learning about Inishbofin’s unique landscape and history.

We advise you to reserve accommodation on Inishbofin before booking your Walking Festival tickets. Accommodation providers can be found on www.inishbofin.com or call us on 095 45895 for more information.

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 16TH – 18TH, 2022

Friday 8.30pm:
Festival Kick-Off at the Inishbofin Community Centre. Participants can pick up their walking passes and learn more about the island. Tea, coffee, and refreshments will be available.

Saturday

• 7am – 9am: Step to the Shore
  Seaweed Discovery. Take in Inishbofin’s glorious beaches and discover the diverse seaweeds that grace the Inishbofin shorelines.
• 9am:
  Breakfast will be served in The Beach Bar (included in walking pass)
• 10:30am – 3pm: Walk A – Hike to the Fort
  Enjoy a hike along Inishbofin’s south coast and discover the island’s 17th century Cromwellian Fort. Walk times are dependent on tides. If there are any changes, we will update you as soon as possible.
• 10.30am – 1.30pm: Walk B – Middlequarter Hill & the North Shore                                     Hike to the top of Middlequarter Hill and experience the spectacular views that Inishbofin has to offer and across to the Twelve Bens and Achill Island. Complete the walk with a hike along the North Coast  and experience the wilderness of the north shore.
• 6.45pm: Sunset Spotting
  Head for the hills to catch Inishbofin’s renowned sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Take in the views of our neighbouring island Inishark and learn about the history of the surrounding area as the sun fades over the west coast. Don’t forget to look up on your trek back to spot the stars and incredible night sky.

Sunday

• 10am – 2pm: North Coast Walk         
  Get your packed lunch ready for this trek along the north coast of the Island. Explore the cliffs and sea formations while learning about our unique island history.