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Scenes from Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland, Tully
Mountain and views of the Twelve Bens followed by tea at Kylemore Abbey
cafe!
See also
Connemara National Park Centre and a walk up Diamond Hill
Climbing up Tully Mountain Tully Mountain, also known as Cnoc Leitreach, is a 356-meter-high peak on the Renvyle Peninsula in Connemara, County Galway. It offers spectacular views of the surrounding coastline, including Inishbofin, Inishturk, Clare Island, and Achill. The hike is considered moderate and is a rewarding experience for those looking to explore the rugged beauty of Connemara. There is no marked trail, so hikers must navigate across upland grasslands, heathland, and rocky outcrops. At the summit, a small cairn marks the highest point, where you can take in breathtaking 360-degree views of the landscape. Some routes involve a loop trail that descends along the northwest ridge, though parts of the terrain can be boggy and slippery, especially after rainfall. If you prefer a well-marked path, the nearby Diamond Hill walk in Connemara National Park might be a better option. We were staying in a holiday cottage near the ruins of Renvyle Castle on the Renvyle Peninsular where Tully Mountain always seems to be in view, so it had to be climbed. Halfway up Tully Mountain, looking west out to the Atlantic Ocean. Its not a high mountain BUT its a spectacular walk of varied views. This is a wonderful area to holiday in with lots of good walking and family days out on Renvyle Beach (see page 9).
View from near the top of Tully Mountain, Croagh Patrick (left of centre distant pyramid peak), the Mweelrea Mountains (centre) and the Maam Turk Mountains on the right ('Maam Turks').
The Twelve Bens of Connemara from the Top of Tully Mountain.
The Twelve Bens on the descent of Tully Mountain.
Descending Tully Mountain and looking across the tiny Ballynakill Harbour to the Twelve Bens.
The Twelve Bens and Ballynakill Harbour-Pier at the foot of Tully Mountain.
Tully Mountain from the road to Cleggan.
Kylemore Abbey Kylemore Abbey, nestled in the heart of Connemara, County Galway, has a fascinating history that blends romance, tragedy, and resilience. Originally built as Kylemore Castle in 1868, it was the dream home of Mitchell Henry, a wealthy doctor and politician from London, and his wife Margaret Vaughan Henry. The couple fell in love with the area during their honeymoon in the mid-1840s and later purchased the land to construct their grand estate. The castle, designed by James Franklin Fuller and Samuel Ussher Roberts, took four years to complete and featured over seventy rooms, including a ballroom, library, and staff quarters. Tragically, Margaret passed away in 1874 after contracting a fever while traveling in Egypt, leading Mitchell to build a Gothic chapel and mausoleum in her memory. In 1903, the estate was sold to the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, who made lavish renovations but were eventually forced to sell due to gambling debts. In 1920, Benedictine nuns fleeing war-torn Belgium purchased Kylemore Abbey, transforming it into a monastery and later establishing a boarding school for girls, which operated until 2010. Today, Kylemore Abbey remains a spiritual retreat and popular tourist attraction, showcasing its Victorian walled gardens, Neo-Gothic church, and breathtaking landscapes. It continues to be a place of history, heritage, and tranquillity. Would you like to explore more about its architecture or legends?
The new chapel for Kylemore Abbey
The range of buildings of Kylemore Abbey.
The lake by Kylemore Abbey.
After climbing Tully Mountain its off to Kylemore Abbey for refreshment and the glorious food of the nuns! It is/was? a private school which is closing/closed?, God forbid they do not close the tearoom! but enough of these dark thoughts, its back to our super 'out to sea view' cottage (below) on the Renvyle Peninsular with the ruin tower of Renvyle Castle on the left.
Now that's what you call a view from a holiday cottage on the Renvyle Peninsula!
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