West Mayo
Deserted Village Walk
The Deserted Village walk on Achill Island is on the road from Keel to Dugort.
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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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Knock Lecarrow Loop
Knock Shrine is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and national shrine in the village of Knock, County Mayo, Ireland, where locals saw an apparition in 1879 of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint John the Evangelist, angels, and Jesus Christ (the Lamb of God).
Difficulty
Moderate
Walk Length
6.5 km
Duration
2.5 hr
Code
CM120
Knock Cullentragh Loop
Knock Shrine is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and national shrine in the village of Knock, County Mayo, Ireland, where locals saw an apparition in 1879 of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint John the Evangelist, angels, and Jesus Christ (the Lamb of God).
Difficulty
Hard
Walk Length
17.7 km
Duration
4.5 hr
Code
CM110
Kilmovee Loop 1 Kilclare
Kilmovee is halfway between Kilkelly and Ballaghaderreen, on the R325 road. Kilmovee is rich in archaeology with 7 Caiseals in the Kilmovee area. Caiseal is the Irish word for a circular stone fort.
Difficulty
Moderate
Walk Length
7.2 km
Duration
2 hr
Code
CM090
Kilmovee Loop Magheraboy Purple
Kilmovee is halfway between Kilkelly and Ballaghaderreen, on the R325 road. Kilmovee is rich in archaeology with 7 Caiseals in the Kilmovee area. Caiseal is the Irish word for a circular stone fort.
Difficulty
Moderate
Walk Length
8 km
Duration
2 hr
Code
CM070
Kilmovee Loop 2 Rusheens
Kilmovee is halfway between Kilkelly and Ballaghaderreen, on the R325 road. The parish is named after Saint Mobhí, as Kilmovee or Cill Mobhí in Irish, which means the church of St Mobhí. St Mobhí came to the area to continue on the work of St Patrick. Kilmovee is rich in archaeology with 7 Caiseals in the Kilmovee area. Caiseal is the Irish word for a circular stone fort.
Difficulty
Easy
Walk Length
3.8 km
Duration
1 hr
Code
CM060
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Enjoy the great outdoors!
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.
Discover Trails
West Mayo
Derrada Blue Loop Furnace
This walk along quiet roads and bog tracks offers a fine view of bog and Mountain.
North Mayo
Belleek Woods Greenway Trail
Belleek Woods is on the western side of the river Moy in Ballina Town. On the woodland walk, through the old Belleek estate, you will pass by several historical sites, including a hermitage and an icehouse.
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.