Geesala Purple 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.
Easy
7.3 km
1.5 hr
CM270
Hard
10 km
3 hr
MUL220
Easy
5 km
1.5 hr
CM250
Easy
1 km
0.5 hr
WM440
Easy
3.3 km
1 hr
WM430
Moderate
4.3 km
2 hr
WM420
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.
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.
Inishbiggle is a small island between the northeast of Achill Island and the mainland off the coast of County Mayo. The island is accessed by boat from Gubnadoogha at Ballycroy or Bullsmouth on Achill Island. The island is only 2.6 km2 in area–and is home to about 20 people. Farming and fishing are the primary activities. There are two loop walks to choose from on Inishbiggle with separate trailheads, one at each ferry landing point at opposite ends of the island.
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).
Check out details of new Recreation & Tourism facilities developed in County Mayo during 2022.
Achill Island in County Mayo was home to the film set of the award-winning film “The Banshee of Inisherin”.
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.