Things to do when in Cong
Hikes
A wonderful hike
This hike leads you from Cong Abbey through old woods to the Pigeon Hole. It leads on to a scenic path next to Lough Corrib only to end up in beautiful Ashford castle.
Walking time approx. 3 hours. Distance 8.82km.
A stroll through the woods
This hike leads you from Cong Abbey through old woods and directly into beautiful Ashford castle.
Walking time approx. 1 hours. Distance 3.35km.
Restaurants
Lydon's Bar
Family owned Restaurant with regional food and seasonal menu
+353 94 954 6053
Crowes Nest
A traditional Irish pub with a nice selection of beer and cider
+353949546243
The Quiet Man Bar
Great food from this Gastro Pub/Restaurant that was featured in the Quiet Man Movie! Reservations recommended!
+353 94 954 5620
Cullen's at the Cottage
An excellent restaurant on the grounds of Ashford castle
+353949546003
Danaghers Hotel, Bar, & Restaurant
Good food and live music most nights throughout the summer. Does not take reservations.
Flannerys Bar & Restaurant
Great restaurant only a short 10 minute drive from Cong in the next town of Ballinrobe. Nice for a change of scenery. Reservations recommended!
Burke's Bar & Restaurant
Great food and Music in this well known pub/restaurant in Clonbur, a few minutes drive from Cong. Reservations recommended!
The Lodge
Wildes Restaurant in The Lodge at Ashford Castle is a special dining experience with a great menu. Reservations a must!
+353949545400
Puddleducks Café
Want an authentic “Irish Breakfast”. Puddleducks Cafe is the place to go. Great for late breakfast or lunch.
+353 94 954 5745
McHughs of Cong
Great place for lunch - lovely sandwiches, soups, salads and more!
+353 87 152 5004
Activities
Falcon Walk
Take a once in a lifetime experience and spend time walking through the Ashford Estate woods/grounds, on your very own Falcon Walk, and get a feel for the life of a Falcon!!
Ashford Outdoors
Great fun for the entire family! Offers Horse Riding, Clay Pigeon shooting, kayaking, Bike tours and Rentals, Zip line and Rope courses.
Killary Adventure Company
Kayaking & sunset cruises on Killary Fjord, plus guided hill walks & an inflatable obstacle course and much more!!
Killary Sheep Farm
Watch a Sheep Dog in his glory working with a herd of sheep, feed baby lambs, watch anSheep getting sheared and peat getting cut. Killary Sheep Farm offers this great experience which kids and adults love.
The Quiet Man Museum
Take a Tour around Cong and relive the Quiet Man movie experience, along with all the history that goes with it. Then finish with a tour of the Museum and Gift shop.