walks mayo

From Ballintubber runs the old pilgrim road to Croagh Patrick, some 22 miles away. The road is known as Tochar Phadraig, after Ireland's patron saint. However, Tochar Phadraig predates Christianity and was probably built around 350AD, as the main route from Cruachan (seat of the Kings of Connacht) to Cruachan Aigle, the pagan name for Croagh Patrick. Guided walks can be arranged from Ballintubber. The route passes through the scenic parishes of Aghagower and Killawalla, through unspoiled cou...

This 170km route takes the walker from the fjord of Killary Harbour at Leenaun on the Co. Galway border to the base of the Ox Mountains on the Co. Sligo border. The variety is tremendous, and the walker will pass through some of the most beautiful scenery of Co. Mayo - across rugged mountains, through leafy laneways, by forest track and stream, through wild and desolate bogs. Route Details: Leenaun, Sheefry Bridge, Westport, Newport, Sheskin, Ballycastle, Killala, Ballina, Ox Mountains. To...

Western Ocean Weekend Walk in August

Friday, August 14 thru Sunday, August 16

 

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The ruin of Moore Hall, the Georgian home of a famous Mayo family, is situated on a promontory overlooking Lough Carra. The best-known members of the family are John (1763-99), who was appointed president of the 'Provisional Republic of Connacht' during the French invasion in 1798; George Henry (1811-70), MP for Mayo and one of the leaders of the Tenant-Right Movement, and George (1852-1933), one of the great novelists in English literature, who is lsowly gaining the international critical accla...

A unique trail of fifteen site specific sculptures. Encompassing miles of rugged coastline....