Sky Road

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Sky Road: a coastal loop road from Clifden in Connemara, northwest Ireland, with views over the ocean and Inishbofin.

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Why go

  • The views from the top of the Sky Road over the ocean, Inishbofin and the nearby islands.
  • The Sky Road itself, which runs along the summits of the mountains above the lower roads.
  • The loop drive past Clifden Bay, Kingstown Bay and Streamtown Bay, ending at national road 59.

Interesting facts2

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  1. The name is said to come from the steep slopes, which make drivers feel they are driving into the sky.

    Sky Road - Wikipedia
  2. Sky Road is part of the Wild Atlantic Way, one of the longest marked coastal roads in the world.

    Sky Road - Wikipedia

Shorts

Tips for your visit

  • Start from Clifden and drive the loop. It ends at national road 59 northwest of Clifden.
  • Beach Road follows the bay of Clifden, Low Sky Road lies above it, and the Sky Road runs along the summits.
  • The road also leads to Château de Clifden.

Best time to visit

  • Heavy tourist traffic uses the road during the summer months.

Sources: Sky Road - Wikipedia · Sky Road - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026

Where
Clifden, Clifden

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Questions and answers

Where is Sky Road?

Sky Road is in the northwest of Ireland, in the Connemara region. It starts in the small town of Clifden.

How do you get to Sky Road from Clifden?

The road starts in Clifden and runs along the coast past Clifden Bay, Kingstown Bay and Streamtown Bay. It ends at national road 59 northwest of Clifden, so it can be driven as a loop.

Is Sky Road part of the Wild Atlantic Way?

Yes. Sky Road is part of the Wild Atlantic Way, one of the longest marked coastal roads in the world.

What can you see from the top of Sky Road?

From the top, the road overlooks the ocean, Inishbofin and the nearby islands. The Sky Road runs along the summits of the mountains.

Why is it called Sky Road?

The name is said to come from the steep slopes, which make drivers feel they are driving into the sky. It also refers to the wide views over the rocky, jagged coastline.

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