Welcome to Mayo

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!

Region

Region
  • North Mayo (44)
  • West Mayo (44)
  • Central Mayo (29)
  • Multi-Region (20)
  • South Mayo (11)
  • East Mayo (3)

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Crucspullagadaun Loop Walk Blue

A pleasant walk on quiet roads and forest tracks with great views over West Mayo that include Croagh Patrick, the Partry Mountains, the Nephin Mountains, Lough Conn and Lough Carra and Achill Island and Clare Island. 
Difficulty

Moderate

Walk Length

9.2 km

Duration

2.5 hr

Code

CM050

Clogher Clooncundra

From Ballyheane, head south on N84 for 500m and turn left onto the L1817. Continue for 3km then turn left and continue for 350m. Turn right and arrive at trailhead after 1.1km. Total journey from Ballyheane 6 min (5.0 km).
Difficulty

Moderate

Walk Length

5.9 km

Duration

1.5 hr

Code

CM040

Clare Lake Loop / Land of the Giants

Flat trail with a  3 metre wide path.
Difficulty

Easy

Walk Length

5 km

Duration

1.5 hr

Code

CM030

Ballavary Loop Green

Difficulty

Easy

Walk Length

3.8 km

Duration

1 hr

Code

CM020

Ballavary Loop Blue

Difficulty

Hard

Walk Length

11 km

Duration

3 hr

Code

CM010

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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.

Walker on a wooden boardwalk at Ballycroy National Park
Walker on Slievemore on Achill Island
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Pullathomas Loop
North Mayo

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.

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Castlebar to Turlough Trail
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. 

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What's New

New Recreation & Tourism Facilities in Mayo
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New Recreation & Tourism Facilities

Check out details of new Recreation & Tourism facilities developed in County Mayo during 2022.

Banshees of Inisherin Location Trail
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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.

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