There are a few ferries going to Inis Mor, we took the 10.30am ferry out and the 6.30pm ferry back. In winter the last ferry leaves earlier. Taking the ferry can be an adventure in itself, the Atlantic ocean is rough, there's water splashing on the deck, people get seasick, people see dolphins...
Having been on a few trips around Ireland,
I had the experience that it usually rains, even in mid-August. I was
pleasantly surprised that the sun was shining when we got to Inis Mor. This
meant that we could hire bikes and make our own way around the island.
There are plenty of bikes to rent, for 10 EUR you can choose a bike for
the day.
Otherwise you can:
- Hire a horse-drawn coach
- Go on a mini-bus tour
- Walk around the island
If you're a "sporting ace" like me (I hadn't been on a bike for about 10 years), you'll be wrecked at the end of the day, but it's not so bad: The routes are mostly even, there's very little traffic (just the occasional minibus) and you can take lots of breaks. I did like the freedom of the bike, and it's much quicker than walking. Also, the bikes aren't locked, everyone just leaves their bike near them when they stop and hop on again later.
The main attraction was Dún Aengus, I will write about this little hill tomorrow.
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