ballycroy national park visitors centre

This new visitor centre is now open to the public - 7 days a week for August and September and it will be open 5 days a week for October.  It will close for Winter and will re-open in Spring 2010 with dates yet to be confirmed.

ADMISSION IS FREE!!!

The Visitor Centre houses and interpretative exhibition for the landscape, habitats and species of the National Park as well as information on the surrounding area.

There is a short nature trail with a viewing point which offers great scenic views of Achill Island to the West and the Nephin Beg Mountain Range to the East.

Centre is located in the village of Ballycroy along the N59 between Mulranny and Bangor-Erris.

Tearoom facilities have opened.