Oughterard
Ireland · ConnaughtIE
Town in Connemara, Ireland
Oughterard is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the western shore of Lough Corrib in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. It is located about 26 km (16 mi) northwest of Galway on the N59 road. Oughterard is the chief angling centre on Lough Corrib.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 53.417, -9.333
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 68 m
Overview of Oughterard
Oughterard — a place in Connaught, Ireland — is worth a place on your map. Its strongest draws are adventure, culture and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Oughterard
Adventure in Oughterard
(3)Looking for adventure? Oughterard has Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Theme Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Oughterard.
Culture in Oughterard
(2)Under culture, Oughterard is tagged with Cemeteries and Towers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Oughterard's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Oughterard
(2)Looking for nightlife? Oughterard has Bars and Pubs. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Oughterard.
Sports in Oughterard
(1)Oughterard's sports entries include Biking. Everything listed here comes from what Oughterard is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Oughterard
(1)For water sports, expect Paddleboarding. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Oughterard.
Best time to visit Oughterard
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Oughterard stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Oughterard are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Connaught. Time zone: Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Oughterard that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oughterard known for?
- Oughterard, in Connaught, Ireland, is best known for adventure, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Oughterard?
- Recorded activities in Oughterard include Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Theme Parks, Cemeteries and Towers. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Oughterard?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Oughterard stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Oughterard located?
- Oughterard is located in Connaught, Ireland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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