Best Run In County Clare

DaveyByrne

Hi guys,

I will be staying in Lehinch for a weekend in April, so can anyone recommend the best run that I could do in county Clare (or nearby)? I don't mind driving from Lehinch, within about 30 or 40 minutes...

I don't mind hills / stony terrain either... something challenging and spectacular. Distance about 21k... or maybe a little bit more..


Thanks!

Dave.

redved

The run from Lahinch to Doolin is nearly exactly 21K each way

It's the route of the Cliffs of Moher half marathon. Traffic should be ok if you do it in the morning

Krusty_Clown

redved wrote: »

The run from Lahinch to Doolin is nearly exactly 21K each way

It's the route of the Cliffs of Moher half marathon. Traffic should be ok if you do it in the morning

I was going to suggest the same thing. A nice pint in Doolin is a fair reward for your efforts. Just wear high-vis clothing, and be prepared to dive into the ditches, as the driving along that road is a little hectic (both locals and tourists). It is mostly down-hill though, so for an extra challenge, try it in the opposite direction (Eugenes in Ennistymon is a great spot for a rewarding pint!).

ger664

The cliffs is the best road run. If you want so off road try the Burren Challange Half. If the wheather is good its spectacular.

Burren Challenge Half Map

DaveyByrne

Thanks for the replies lads. I would like to get as far as Doolin - it's lovely along there... and a pint sounds awesome. I've cycled that road a few times though, and I know how busy it can get.

The off-road one sounds amazing! I've done some trail running, and like it (when i'm fit) so I can work towards that one I think. I'll have to look out for milestones so I can find my way...

I'm doing Tri An Mhi half-ironman 2 weeks later, so by that stage I'll be fit enough to handle the hilly route.

Thanks a lot for your advice guys... and if anyone comes across any other trails - feel free to post them!

DaveyByrne

For completeness... here's another route that a buddy of mine sent via email:

http://www.walkjogrun.net/routes/current_route.cfm?rid=43FBD0D9-BDF8-CF66-7FABF11DC781C1C0&success=1

Quiet country roads...

Nwm2

DaveyByrne wrote: »

Hi guys,

I will be staying in Lehinch for a weekend in April, so can anyone recommend the best run that I could do in county Clare (or nearby)? I don't mind driving from Lehinch, within about 30 or 40 minutes...

I don't mind hills / stony terrain either... something challenging and spectacular. Distance about 21k... or maybe a little bit more..


Thanks!

Dave.

A bit far maybe, but the run along the coast road (Dunlickey road) from Kilkee is pretty special, along the cliff face. Pretty tough also.

ger664

DaveyByrne wrote: »

For completeness... here's another route that a buddy of mine sent via email:

http://www.walkjogrun.net/routes/current_route.cfm?rid=43FBD0D9-BDF8-CF66-7FABF11DC781C1C0&success=1

Quiet country roads...

the first mile of that route would be pretty hairy. Its a busy road that has no hard shoulder and some blind bends on it.

DaveyByrne

Nwm2 wrote: »

A bit far maybe, but the run along the coast road (Dunlickey road) from Kilkee is pretty special, along the cliff face. Pretty tough also.

Good call!
I've done the Hell of the West a few times and have often wondered how far that spectacular run actually goes...
I'm not that fond of "out and back" runs, but in that case I'd probably make an exception.

mitresize5

DaveyByrne wrote: »

Good call!
I've done the Hell of the West a few times and have often wondered how far that spectacular run actually goes...
I'm not that fond of "out and back" runs, but in that case I'd probably make an exception.

if you follow the road past the turn around point for the ten 10k and run all the way down it until the road turns inland again and then turn around its pretty much spot on 21K

There was a half marathon organised for it a few years ago that never went ahead due to lack of numbers I think.