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Eiland · Co. Mayo

Achill Island

Achill is Ireland's largest western island, connected to the mainland since 1887. It features dramatic headlands, historic lighthouses, and a community that blends farming with tourism.

Free to explore; a small charge at some coastal car parks.· Reserveer A full day is not enough; allow two or three days.

The ascent path to Croagh Patrick in County Mayo, the peak behind

Wandeling · Co. Mayo

Croagh Patrick, a 764-metre peak near Murrisk, is a historic site where St Patrick fasted. It offers a steep summit path and a gentler circular walk, drawing thousands annually for the July pilgrimage.

Free to climb.· Reserveer 2–3 hours to the summit and back; 3–4 hours for the round.

Dorp · Co. Mayo

Ballina

Ballina sits at the mouth of the River Moy near Killala Bay, flanked by the Ox and Nephin Mountains. The Bronze Age Dolmen of the Four Maols rests on Primrose Hill behind the station, making it a solid base for exploring north Mayo.

The town is free to visit. No admission for the town — the dolmen is on open ground.

Dorp · Co. Mayo

Belmullet

Belmullet sits at the Mullet isthmus, a Gaeltacht town split by Carter’s Canal between Blacksod and Broadhaven bays. Half the residents can speak Irish, and the town acts as the main access point for the wider peninsula.

The town is free to visit. Any specific sites on the Mullet carry their own arrangements — confirm the current prices before travelling.

Eiland · Co. Mayo

Clare Island

Clare Island sits at the mouth of Clew Bay in County Mayo. It is home to Gráinne O’Malley, with Granuaile’s Castle near the pier and rare medieval roof paintings at the Abbey.

The boat crossing carries a fare — confirm the current schedule and prices. The castle and the Abbey may charge entry — confirm the current prices and opening hours before travelling.

Dorp · Co. Mayo

Cong

Cong sits on an island of streams between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, linked by underground water. Its history includes the old episcopal see of Cunga Féichin and Anglo-Norman settlements.

The village is free to visit. Any specific sites around the loughs carry their own arrangements — confirm the current prices before travelling.

Dorp · Co. Mayo

Dooagh

Dooagh is a small settlement on the west of Achill Island, anchored by the R319 and the nearby Keem Bay. Its beach has a turbulent history, having been lost to storms and restored by tides, while local bus routes provide links to Westport and beyond.

The village and the beach are free to visit. No admission for the village — the beach is open country.

Streek · Co. Mayo

Erris

Erris covers 932.61 km² of mountainous blanket bog on Mayo’s wild Atlantic coast. Belmullet and Bangor Erris serve as main towns, while the Mullet forms the barony’s largest peninsula.

The barony is free to visit. Any specific sites in Erris carry their own arrangements — confirm the current prices before travelling.

Dorp · Co. Mayo

Foxford

Foxford, known in Irish as Béal Easa, sits on the River Moy between the Nephin and Ox Mountains. The town features the 86-km Foxford Way and the woollen mills that have produced blankets since 1892.

The town is free to visit. The woollen mill may charge an entry fee for the mill visit — confirm the current prices and opening hours before travelling.

Streek · Co. Mayo

Keem Bay

Keem Bay is a Blue Flag beach on Achill's west coast, past Dooagh. It hosts a historic lifeboat station and served as the filming location for *The Banshees of Inisherin*.

The bay and the beach are free to visit. No admission for the bay — the Blue Flag beach is open country.

Dorp · Co. Mayo

Killala

Killala, meaning “the mottled church,” is a village in County Mayo with a 12th-century round tower and a 17th-century cathedral. It sits at the head of Killala Bay, serving as a base for the surrounding area.

The village is free to visit. Any specific sites in the village carry their own arrangements — confirm the current prices and opening hours before travelling.

Streek · Co. Mayo

Killala Bay

Killala Bay on the Irish west coast holds the River Moy estuary between Kilcummin Head and Lenadoon Point. Bartragh Island sits in the centre, while the village of Killala anchors the southwest corner.

The bay is free to visit. No admission for the bay — the headlands and the coast walks are open country.

Streek · Co. Mayo

Lough Conn

Lough Conn, meaning "lake of the hound" in Irish, covers about 48 square kilometres in County Mayo. It connects to the Atlantic via the River Moy and is known for trout fishing and the ruins of Errew Abbey.

The lough shore is free to visit. Fishing is licensed — confirm the current licence arrangements and prices before the trip.

Wandeling · Co. Mayo

Mweelrea

Mweelrea is the highest mountain in Connacht at 814 m, located in County Mayo above Killary Harbour. The full-day walk over a horseshoe of peaks offers a commanding view of the Atlantic coast and the province’s summit.

Free — an open mountain, with no entrance charge.· Reserveer A full day, in any weather that allows it

Bouwstuk · Co. Mayo

Nephin

Nephin, at 806 metres, is Ireland's highest standalone mountain and the second-highest in Connacht. Located in Glen Nephin, it is a full-day walk across open ground, historically noted as one of the twelve chief mountains.

The mountain is open country — no admission. No fees for the walk; confirm the present track conditions before travelling.

Dorp · Co. Mayo

Newport

Newport, known locally as Ballyveaghan, is a small town on the Clew Bay shore north of Westport. The Black Oak River runs through the centre, and the old 1937-closed station now sits on the Great Western Greenway.

The town is free to visit. No admission for the town — the river walks and the Greenway are open country.

Streek · Co. Mayo

The Mullet Peninsula

The Mullet Peninsula in County Mayo is a 33 km landmass linked to the mainland at Belmullet. It features Blacksod and Broadhaven bays, a Gaeltacht community, and villages like Aughleam and Elly.

The peninsula is free to visit. Any specific sites on the Mullet carry their own arrangements — confirm the current prices before travelling.

Dorp · Co. Mayo

Westport

Westport, a Georgian planned town at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, features a tree-lined Mall and stone bridges. It has won Tidy Towns awards and sits ten kilometres from Croagh Patrick.

The town is free to visit. Westport House charges an entry fee — confirm the current prices and opening hours before travelling.

Streek · Co. Mayo

Wild Nephin National Park

Wild Nephin National Park covers 150 square kilometres of Atlantic blanket bog in the Nephin Beg Mountains. It protects the Irish mainland's most remote point and features extensive peatland habitats.

The park is open country — no admission. No fees for the walks; confirm the present access arrangements before travelling.

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