Ballynahinch Lough

From Clifden take the N59, which runs east to Ballynahinch Lough. Near its southern shore stands Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, an 18th C. mansion built by the Martin family, who during the Great Famine of 1845-49 sold much of their property to help the poor. On a wooded islet in the lough can be seen a ruined castle.