walks mayo

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

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

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...

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...

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....

From Ballintubber runs the old pilgrim road to Croagh Patrick, some 22 miles away. The road is known as Tochar Phadraig, after Ireland's patron saint. However, Tochar Phadraig predates Christianity and was probably built around 350AD, as the main route from Cruachan (seat of the Kings of Connacht) to Cruachan Aigle, the pagan name for Croagh Patrick. Guided walks can be arranged from Ballintubber. The route passes through the scenic parishes of Aghagower and Killawalla, through unspoiled cou...

Castlebar's premier walking festival attracts walkers from all over the world. The festival takes place during the first week in July....

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....

The ruin of Moore Hall, the Georgian home of a famous Mayo family, is situated on a promontory overlooking Lough Carra. The best-known members of the family are John (1763-99), who was appointed president of the 'Provisional Republic of Connacht' during the French invasion in 1798; George Henry (1811-70), MP for Mayo and one of the leaders of the Tenant-Right Movement, and George (1852-1933), one of the great novelists in English literature, who is lsowly gaining the international critical accla...