Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail
This trail is a National way-marked walk, which extends from the village of Balla to the village of Murrisk at the base of Croagh Patrick.
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.
This trail is a National way-marked walk, which extends from the village of Balla to the village of Murrisk at the base of Croagh Patrick.
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.
The remains of a medieval altar and a 12th-century round tower, which now stands approximately 10 meters high, are located just off the main square in Balla. These ruins were built on the site of a 7th-century monastery. The round tower is believed to have once stood at a height of 30 meters.
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.