West Mayo
Derrada Blue Loop Furnace
This walk along quiet roads and bog tracks offers a fine view of bog and Mountain.
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The unspoilt and varying landscapes, unique scenery and rich heritage and folklore mark it as the ideal walking and cycling destination for exploring the great outdoors!
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Great Western Greenway – Achill Sound – Cashel
This extension of the Great Western Greenway sees an additional 5km added to existing 44km length of the greenway, linking up Westport to Cashel on Achill Island.
Difficulty
Moderate
Walk Length
5 km
Duration
1.5 hr
Code
WM450
The Bowers Way
The newly developed Bowers Way trail extends from Ballinrobe town to Lough Mask. The trail rambles along on the existing tree lined Bowers towpath, then continues alongside the river Robe.
Difficulty
Easy
Walk Length
6 km
Duration
1.5 hr
Code
CM300
Mayfield Lake Loop Walk
These loops are part of a countrywide network of high-quality, circular walks being developed by Fáilte Ireland, Department of Rural & Community Development and Sport Ireland.
Difficulty
Easy
Walk Length
3 km
Duration
1 hr
Code
NM400
Kilcummin Red Loop
These loops are part of a countrywide network of high-quality, circular walks being developed by Fáilte Ireland, Department of Rural & Community Development and Sport Ireland.
Difficulty
Hard
Walk Length
10 km
Duration
3 hr
Code
NM390
Kilcummin Blue Loop
These loops are part of a countrywide network of high-quality, circular walks being developed by Fáilte Ireland, Department of Rural & Community Development and Sport Ireland.
Difficulty
Moderate
Walk Length
8.3 km
Duration
2.5 hr
Code
NM380
Kilcummin Green Loop
These loops are part of a countrywide network of high-quality, circular walks being developed by Fáilte Ireland, Department of Rural & Community Development and Sport Ireland.
Difficulty
Easy
Walk Length
4.7 km
Duration
1 hr
Code
NM370
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Mayo has so much more to offer walking enthusiasts than any other county in the country! There are all kinds of walking trails, including Mountain, Coastal and Island, Rural and Urban Greenways, and National Loop Trails. Here you will find an abundance of information, including directions, detailed maps, descriptions and photographs.
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Central Mayo
Knock To Balla
The remains of a medieval altar and a 12th-century round tower, which now stands approximately 10 meters high, are located just off the main square in Balla. These ruins were built on the site of a 7th-century monastery. The round tower is believed to have once stood at a height of 30 meters.
West Mayo
The Great Western Greenway
This Greenway takes walkers and cyclists along the line of the old railway between Westport and Achill Island. Along the way, you pass through the pretty villages of Newport and Mulranny and enjoy spectacular scenic views of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay. You can also begin at the Achill Island Hotel (Ostan Oilean Acla) and do the trail in the opposite direction.
What's New
New Recreation & Tourism Facilities
Check out details of new Recreation & Tourism facilities developed in County Mayo during 2022.
Banshees of Inisherin Location Trail
Achill Island in County Mayo was home to the film set of the award-winning film “The Banshee of Inisherin”.
'On Your Bike' To Explore Co. Mayo!
Within Mayo, there is a feast of great cycling options through a series of scenic routes. There are country roads leading to seaside coves, and to mountain tops.
This project “Mayo Trails Website” was funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Mayo County Council under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.