'Tripadvisor Voted #1 of 289 Sights and Landmarks in Western Ireland
( 9 - 3 - 2018)
Beyond the end of the road:
A Superior, Highest Quality Experience.
With its pristine, unspoiled and widely diverse landscape and seascape untouched by the modern world, The Lost Valley offers a unique window into the cultural heritage of The West of Ireland. Indeed it is in itself, arguably the finest memorial of The Great Famine that remain today. Visit the ruined famine village and see the multitude of potato ridges that have lain undisturbed and unattended for nearly two centuries.
As The Lost Valley is now an active working farm, visitors can experience life on the farm with pet lamb
feeding, a working sheep dog demonstration and a
sheep shearing demonstration in season on request.
"The history of a nation is not in parliaments and battlefields but in what the people say to each other on fair days and high days, and in how they farm and quarrel."
-W.B Yeats
The Middle Way Hostel, Westport explores The Lost Valley.
The Lost Valley was also highlighted on the popular
R.T.E. program "Ear To The Ground" where Gerard talks through the history of the valley.
The Lost Valley seen through the eyes of some
wonderful visitors from Germany. Our thanks to Ina,
Sofia and Paul!
The german team of "Grenzenlos - Die Welt entdecken" visited us on our farm in summer 2019 to follow our daily lives as sheep farmers. Skip to 30:25 to find a nice story about The Lost Valley.
We also had a visit from Nathaly and her team at HR Ferneshen, Germany. Click on this link to see their experience at The Lost Valley.
"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the
ways in which you yourself have altered."
- Nelson Mandela
Pricing
Adults €20
Children* €10
Family Ticket** €50
IMPORTANT: No dogs allowed***
* under 15 and must be accompanied by an adult
** 2 adults and up to 3 children under 15 years old
*** as this is a working farm pets are not allowed
To pre-book please contact us:
Tel: + 353 (0) 85 1139977
Email: info@thelostvalley.ie
Fantastic experience! Tripadvisor Review
We had the pleasure of visiting the Lost Valley this summer as a large family group. It was absolutely fantastic. Living history brought to life with insight and respect for the area and the people who lived there. Everyone of us, young and not so young, learned so much and enjoyed it immensely. I couldn't recommend it enough to anyone with an interest in Irish history and social development. The delivery was knowledgeable, objective and very informative. The valley is visually spectacular and completely unspoiled. We hope to do it again next year so that we can absorb even more information as well as more of the spirit of the place. Definitely a must for everyone.
Date of experience: July 2018
Contact Us
Bourke Family
Phone: + 353 (0) 85 1139977
Email: info@thelostvalley.ie
Location
The Tour
