Must-Dos on Inishmore, Aran Islands, Ireland
Ruins
In addition to the prehistoric fort, there are ruins scattered across the island. We happened upon one lighthouse that still had a tower intact. Needless to say, we ran around exploring like a bunch of kids!
As I mentioned above, a lot of the best stuff is situated off the main roads, and half the adventure is discovering the hidden bits for yourself. You never know what lies beyond the next turn of the road, or the next hill’s crest. Nothing is roped off, so you will have free exploration access to everything you find.
If you want another, more secluded prehistoric fort, check out Dún Dúchathair. Located on the less touristy western part of the island, it can be a bit far for a day trip (we ran out of time), but I hear it’s worth the trek.
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