North Mayo
Geesala Red Loop
The Geesala Loop Walks offer a choice of two loops with both starting in Geesala Village. Both loops offer spectacular views of Achill and of nearby beaches at Dooyork, Doolough, Roy and Doohoma.
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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.
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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.
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North Mayo
Mount Jubilee Loop
This is an enjoyable walk along quiet country lanes and bog trails. There are fantastic views over Achill Island, Mount Jubilee bog, Goolamore bog, the Oweniny River and Tullaghan Bay.
South Mayo
Cong – Clonbur Trail
Cong is a charming village on the northeastern shore of Lough Corrib, widely known as the setting for the film ‘The Quiet Man’, which starred John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.
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.