Sky Road
Clifden, Ireland
A loop of about 11 km west of Clifden along a high ridge above the Atlantic islands. Stop at the upper viewpoint car park, especially at sunset.
- Nearest town
- Clifden, Ireland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 53.4970, -10.0960
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Clifden eco Beach Camping & Caravanning ParkCampsite4 km from Sky Road · 43 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Clifden Campsite and Caravan ParkCampsite5 km from Sky RoadTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Motorhome stopover · ClifdenMotorhome stopover10 km from Sky RoadMotorhomes
- Renvyle Beach Caravan & Camping ParkMotorhome stopover14 km from Sky RoadTentsCaravansMotorhomesToiletsWi-Fi
- Gurteen Bay Caravan ParkCampsite16 km from Sky RoadTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Connemara Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite18 km from Sky Road
All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Sky Road?
Sky Road is in Clifden, Ireland, at GPS 53.4970, -10.0960. It is about 12 km from Letterfrack.
Can you camp near Sky Road?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Clifden eco Beach Camping & Caravanning Park, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Sky Road?
Sky Road is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Connemara: bogs, the Sky Road and Kylemore.
What is there to see near Sky Road?
Places worth a stop nearby: Connemara National Park (12 km), Kylemore Abbey (15 km), Doo Lough Valley (29 km) and Croagh Patrick (43 km).
When is the best time to visit Sky Road?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)