Fàilte Isteach
Challenge
Specular views of Clew Bay and it's 365 islands.Not for the faint hearted but the satisfaction of making it to the summit can be rewarded with a pint and wholesome bowl of chowder in the Tavern once down.
132 locals recommend
Croagh Patrick
Specular views of Clew Bay and it's 365 islands.Not for the faint hearted but the satisfaction of making it to the summit can be rewarded with a pint and wholesome bowl of chowder in the Tavern once down.
The world class Great western greenway (Westport to Achill) is a 43 Kilometre traffic free cycling and walking route which follows the line of the Great Western Midlands Railway which closed in 1937. This route offers gentle gradients and beautiful views of Clew Bay, its islands and the surrounding mountains. The route forms part of the national cycle network.
Great Western Greenway
The world class Great western greenway (Westport to Achill) is a 43 Kilometre traffic free cycling and walking route which follows the line of the Great Western Midlands Railway which closed in 1937. This route offers gentle gradients and beautiful views of Clew Bay, its islands and the surrounding mountains. The route forms part of the national cycle network.
Heritage
A local working farm enterprise,a two hour guided tour through the valley.Hear the history of the area while taking in a truly beautiful walk to the Killary Fjoird and home via an amazing beach
15 locals recommend
The Lost Valley
Silver StrandA local working farm enterprise,a two hour guided tour through the valley.Hear the history of the area while taking in a truly beautiful walk to the Killary Fjoird and home via an amazing beach
In the modern exhibition galleries, immerse yourself in objects, rare archive photography and films that explore Ireland’s rural past and an almost vanished but recent way of life. Next to this, visit a Victorian Gothic mansion overlooking gardens, parkland and woodland.
A children's play area available also
Admission is free!
60 locals recommend
National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
In the modern exhibition galleries, immerse yourself in objects, rare archive photography and films that explore Ireland’s rural past and an almost vanished but recent way of life. Next to this, visit a Victorian Gothic mansion overlooking gardens, parkland and woodland.
A children's play area available also
Admission is free!
Sightseeing
Achill is linked to mainland by bridge,a small island that provides a vast amount of beautiful scenery,walks,beaches including the renowned Keem beach,water sports,art galleries and decent lunch spots eg The Beehive in Keel.For quieter stretches of beautiful beach head to Dugort and nearby Golden strand,beautiful views across to Iniskea and Blacksod
Achill Island
A change from the beach days into a beautiful woodland walk,the waterfall is unusual as it falls to a rock pool with the river continuing underground.You will be glad you took the picnicThe final leg of the half hour drive there is along the tranquil Lough Mask.
27 locals recommend
Tourmakeady Waterfall
A change from the beach days into a beautiful woodland walk,the waterfall is unusual as it falls to a rock pool with the river continuing underground.You will be glad you took the picnicThe final leg of the half hour drive there is along the tranquil Lough Mask.
A surf lesson is a really fun thing to try while on holiday on the wild Atlantic way.Those two surfing exponents are the best you can find to ensure everyone young and adult have an action packed and safe time on the water.Added bonus of a beautiful beach and local scenery
Surf Mayo
A surf lesson is a really fun thing to try while on holiday on the wild Atlantic way.Those two surfing exponents are the best you can find to ensure everyone young and adult have an action packed and safe time on the water.Added bonus of a beautiful beach and local scenery
Children indoor
The Wild West
Altamont StreetA children's indoor activity for the odd rainy day!
The W Cinema
James StreetTown centre,nice family treat
Mayo Leisure Point
Moneen RoadFun for all and a cinema next door