walks mayo

This 170km route takes the walker from the fjord of Killary Harbour at Leenaun on the Co. Galway border to the base of the Ox Mountains on the Co. Sligo border. The variety is tremendous, and the walker will pass through some of the most beautiful scenery of Co. Mayo - across rugged mountains, through leafy laneways, by forest track and stream, through wild and desolate bogs. Route Details: Leenaun, Sheefry Bridge, Westport, Newport, Sheskin, Ballycastle, Killala, Ballina, Ox Mountains. To...

This is a majestic mountain that can be seen for miles around. tThe climb will take 4 hours as it reaches a height  of 2654 feet. The entrance up to the mountains is at Purglish forest and you can park your car here. The mountain may be difficult for some climbers as most of the summit is made up of scree and rocky bolders.

As you climb the mountain you will come across many cairns (acient burial tombs). As you get to the top, the climb becomes much easie...

Croagh Patrick is located about 8km from Westport on the Louisburgh Road. Croagh Patrick is a sacred and beautiful hill. From most points of view, it rises from the sea on the southern shore of Clew Bay as a perfect cone to the height of 764 metres (2,510 feet). There are larger and loftier masses of mountain in Ireland, but none so striking from its isolation....

Castlebar's premier walking festival attracts walkers from all over the world. The festival takes place during the first week in July.
It was first established in 1967 and has grown ever since.
There are 10km,20km and 40km walks and rambles to be enjoyed. The festival is open to all ages form the age of 11 and all the ways upwards! The walks takes to places all around Castlebar and beyond.

Each night in during the festival there are music, dancing and...

The Foxford Way is a long distance way-marked trail covering a distance of 86 kilometres. Linked to the Western Way, this glorious walking trail stretches through the majestic Ox Mountains and on to beautiful Loughs Conn and Cullen , taking in boglands, meadows and rivers en route. In addition to having a wealth of flora and fauna, the Foxford Way is also rich in archaeological and historical sites. Throughout the summer there will be regular guided walks along various sections of the way....

A unique trail of fifteen size specific sculptures. Encompassing miles of rugged coastline....

Croagh Patrick Walking Tours will bring you on guided tours around Westport, the rest of Mayo and Connemara. For your own comfort it is advisable to bring along waterproof hiking boots, a supply of food, rucksacks and thermos and suiable rainwear....

This environment offers many contrasts of terrain. The walks at Belderrig Cliffs rise 1,002 feet from the sea and follow the coastline for miles. The challenge of the natural structue of these cliffs for abseiling and mountaineering must be confronted. They also provide a natural habitat for many marine mammals and sea birds. The Bangor Trail, the original road to Castlebar, is a spectacular walk and passable all year round. The unique undisturbed boglands, largest in Europe, the hills an...

Clare Island, off the cost at the mouth of Clew Bay also has some excellent walks, both for those who like gentle strolling and for the more experienced climber. Knockaveen Hill, near the harbour is a pleasant walk, giving good views of the island and nearby mainland. Croaghmore is for the more adventurous, but the views and the wildlife make it more worthwhile. There are several developed forest/woodland trails which include car parks and picnic sites. Moore Hall, 11 km north of Ballinrob...

The Moy Valley is also an ideal walking venue, featuring several theme walks, with a Great Famine walk at Bonninconlon and the Sculpture Trail along the coast. The sculptures which can be found throughout the walk, have been executed by Irish and International artists as their response to the local environment....