West Mayo
Tiernaur Red Loop Glenthomas
These walks offer fine views of Clew Bay, Croagh Patrick and the Nephin Beg mountain range.
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Pullathomas Loop
The area around Pullathomas is one of the most beautiful in Mayo. With wonderful views over the water to Rossport and the Atlantic Ocean, this is a truly spectacular place to visit and enjoy.
Difficulty
Moderate
Walk Length
3.1 km
Duration
1 hr
Code
NM360
Bangor Trail
The Bangor Trail is a long and demanding walk and should not be taken lightly. Traversing Ireland's first designated wilderness area, the trail crosses a few mountain passes and skirts the western flank of the Nephin Mountains.
Difficulty
Hard
Walk Length
39 km
Duration
10 hr
Code
NM350
Cross Green Loop
The Cross Loop walks are beautiful coastal trails, both starting at the small car park beside Cross Abbey at the head of the beach at Cross Point. The islands of Inis Gé and Inis Gluaire are visible from the shoreline.
Difficulty
Easy
Walk Length
5.7 km
Duration
1.5 hr
Code
NM340
Cross Blue Loop
The Cross Loop walks are beautiful coastal trails, both starting at the small car park beside Cross Abbey at the head of the beach at Cross Point. The islands of Inis Gé and Inis Gluaire are visible from the shoreline.
Difficulty
Easy
Walk Length
7.6 km
Duration
2.5 hr
Code
NM330
Mulranny Causeway Loop
Mulranny's scenic walking trails have magnificent views of Clew Bay and its wonderful beaches, and across to Croagh Patrick on the opposite side of the bay.
Difficulty
Moderate
Walk Length
4 km
Duration
1.5 hr
Code
CM290
Raheens Wood Trail
Raheens Wood is approximately 6.5 km from Castlebar on Newport road (R311). The Raheens Wood walks are two short trails with information signage on trees and plants of interest.
Difficulty
Easy
Walk Length
1.8 km
Duration
1 hr
Code
CM280
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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
Castlebar to Turlough Trail
The Castlebar to Turlough route takes you through woodland and open countryside and follows the course of the Castlebar river from Castlebar town to the Museum of Country Life in Turlough. Along the trail, you cross over a single-span red bridge which is a lovely feature of this greenway.
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.
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New Recreation & Tourism Facilities
Check out details of new Recreation & Tourism facilities developed in County Mayo during 2022.
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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.