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Guide to Loop Walks and Walking Trails in County Mayo

Walking in Mayo comes with a guarantee - magnificent scenery, clean air, and only the soothing sounds of nature to disturb your peace. Mayo walking trails and looped walks cater for everyone. Whether you like to trek for hours over remote and mountainous terrain - or prefer a more leisurely stroll along a well-surfaced trail with more gentle gradients, Mayo has it all for those who enjoy walking while on holiday. There is such a variety of Mayo walks you will never be disappointed. Mayo looped walks take you along white sandy beaches, skirt clifftops with breathtaking views of the North Atlantic, down forest trails, and around by beautiful lakes.

Time out at Drumleen Lake

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Time out at Drumleen Lake

When the R312, linking Belmullet and the wider Erris region to Castlebar, makes the headlines it’s usually to do with justifiable calls to upgrade the road that takes motorists through many dangerous twists and turns on their journey to the county town.

Timeless Blanemore Forest

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Timeless Blanemore Forest

Blanemore Forest Archaeological Walk near Moygownagh is another gem in Mayo’s treasure chest of extensive Neolithic sites – the best known of which is the Ceide Fields near Ballycastle.

A walk in McMahon Park, Claremorris

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A walk in McMahon Park, Claremorris

The lovely aroma of Meadowsweet filled the air as I wandered through McMahon Park in Claremorris on a beautiful July Saturday.

Walking the Ballina to Killala Greenway

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Walking the Ballina to Killala Greenway

I took advantage of the lovely early June weather to travel the Monasteries of the Moy Greenway, the walking and cycling route that will link Ballina and Killala when it’s completed in 2016.

Walking from Killeen to Killadoon

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Walking from Killeen to Killadoon

The long drive from Ballina to the south-west corner of Mayo where the Mweelrea Mountains slope down to Killary Harbour is always a pleasure as we look forward to the magnificent Atlantic seascapes that await us.

Discovering the charms of Derryhick Lake

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Discovering the charms of Derryhick Lake

Over the years, whenever I passed the road sign to Derryhick Lake near Pontoon, I made a mental note to check out this secluded lough at some stage.

Walking the Castlebar to Turlough Greenway

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Walking the Castlebar to Turlough Greenway

I finally got around to walking the Castlebar to Turlough Greenway in mid-April and I wasn’t disappointed by the 7km trail that opens a door to the countryside for walkers and cyclists in Castlebar.

A walk around lovely Lough Lannagh

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A walk around lovely Lough Lannagh

My regular visits to Castlebar are never complete without a walk around beautiful Lough Lannagh – the urban park and walking trail that is a recreational oasis in the heart of Mayo’s county town.

A walk in Drummin Wood

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A walk in Drummin Wood

Drummin Wood near Pontoon has one of the most scenic forest walking trails in Mayo with lake and mountain views to complement the wonderful woodland scenes.

Panoramic views on Ballycastle Loop Walk

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Panoramic views on Ballycastle Loop Walk

Ballycastle, the gateway village to the wonderful, wild wilderness that is North Mayo, has one of the most scenic looped walks in Co Mayo. The Sralagagh Loop Walk is just one of a number of tourist attractions, including the Céide Fields Visitor Centre, and Downpatrick Head blowhole, that is conveniently located near the pretty seaside village of […]

An afternoon in Enniscoe House and Country Estate

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An afternoon in Enniscoe House and Country Estate

I have been a regular visitor to Enniscoe House and Country Estate near Crossmolina for many years and it’s one of my favourite places to visit in Mayo. Located just off the R315 between Crossmolina and Lahardane, the estate’s woodland walks are the perfect antidote to the pressures of modern life.

Cross Loop Walk where scenery and legend meet

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Cross Loop Walk where scenery and legend meet

There are very few looped walks that can rival The Cross Loop Walks on The Mullet in Co Mayo for such varied and magnificent seaside scenery.  From the moment you set foot on Cross beach, which stretches from Cross Point to Corraun Point, you will know you are in a place of great beauty that has […]

One day in Mulranny

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One day in Mulranny

It’s amazing all you can do in just one day in Mulranny – and even more, if you decide to holiday in the Mayo seaside village. Mulranny (Mallaranny) is at the heart of what can be best described as the Mayo Riviera – a beautiful south facing stretch of sheltered coastline along the northern side of […]

Legends and cliff tops on Carrowteige Loop Walk

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Legends and cliff tops on Carrowteige Loop Walk

The Carrowteige Loop Walks in remote North West County Mayo are among the most spectacular coastal loop walks to be found anywhere in the world.

A visit to beautiful Inishkea South

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A visit to beautiful Inishkea South

The Inishkea Islands, off the Mullet, in North Mayo, are among the most rarely visited of County Mayo’s many island outposts. During the summer months from June to August, depending on weather conditions, there are organised boat trips to Inishkea South, a few times a week. Once supporting thriving fishing and farming communities, the two […]

Enchanting waterfall at heart of Tourmakeady Woodland Walk

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Enchanting waterfall at heart of Tourmakeady Woodland Walk

Tourmakeady, on the shores of Lough Mask, has one of the most beautiful forest trails in County Mayo that leads the walker to an enchanting waterfall. The 2.5 km nature trail, which takes about 1 hour, is suitable for all age groups and starts at the car park. Turn right off the main road through […]

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MAYO WALKS

Time out at Drumleen Lake

Time out at Drumleen Lake

When the R312, linking Belmullet and the wider Erris region to Castlebar, makes the headlines it's usually to do with justifiable calls to upgrade the road that … [Read More...]

Timeless Blanemore Forest

Timeless Blanemore Forest

Blanemore Forest Archaeological Walk near Moygownagh is another gem in Mayo's treasure chest of extensive Neolithic sites - the best known of which is the Ceide … [Read More...]

A walk in McMahon Park, Claremorris

A walk in McMahon Park, Claremorris

The lovely aroma of Meadowsweet filled the air as I wandered through McMahon Park in Claremorris on a beautiful July Saturday. … [Read More...]

Walking the Ballina to Killala Greenway

Walking the Ballina to Killala Greenway

I took advantage of the lovely early June weather to travel the Monasteries of the Moy Greenway, the walking and cycling route that will link Ballina and … [Read More...]

Walking from Killeen to Killadoon

Walking from Killeen to Killadoon

The long drive from Ballina to the south-west corner of Mayo where the Mweelrea Mountains slope down to Killary Harbour is always a pleasure as we look forward … [Read More...]

Discovering the charms of Derryhick Lake

Discovering the charms of Derryhick Lake

Over the years, whenever I passed the road sign to Derryhick Lake near Pontoon, I made a mental note to check out this secluded lough at some stage. … [Read More...]

Walking the Castlebar to Turlough Greenway

Walking the Castlebar to Turlough Greenway

I finally got around to walking the Castlebar to Turlough Greenway in mid-April and I wasn't disappointed by the 7km trail that opens a door to the countryside … [Read More...]

A walk around lovely Lough Lannagh

A walk around lovely Lough Lannagh

My regular visits to Castlebar are never complete without a walk around beautiful Lough Lannagh - the urban park and walking trail that is a recreational oasis … [Read More...]

A walk in Drummin Wood

A walk in Drummin Wood

Drummin Wood near Pontoon has one of the most scenic forest walking trails in Mayo with lake and mountain views to complement the wonderful woodland scenes. … [Read More...]

Panoramic views on Ballycastle Loop Walk

Panoramic views on Ballycastle Loop Walk

Ballycastle, the gateway village to the wonderful, wild wilderness that is North Mayo, has one of the most scenic looped walks in Co Mayo. The Sralagagh … [Read More...]

An afternoon in Enniscoe House and Country Estate

An afternoon in Enniscoe House and Country Estate

I have been a regular visitor to Enniscoe House and Country Estate near Crossmolina for many years and it's one of my favourite places to visit in Mayo. Located … [Read More...]

Cross Loop Walk where scenery and legend meet

Cross Loop Walk where scenery and legend meet

There are very few looped walks that can rival The Cross Loop Walks on The Mullet in Co Mayo for such varied and magnificent seaside scenery.  From the moment … [Read More...]

One day in Mulranny

One day in Mulranny

It's amazing all you can do in just one day in Mulranny - and even more, if you decide to holiday in the Mayo seaside village. Mulranny (Mallaranny) is … [Read More...]

Legends and cliff tops on Carrowteige Loop Walk

Legends and cliff tops on Carrowteige Loop Walk

The Carrowteige Loop Walks in remote North West County Mayo are among the most spectacular coastal loop walks to be found anywhere in the world. … [Read More...]

A visit to beautiful Inishkea South

A visit to beautiful Inishkea South

The Inishkea Islands, off the Mullet, in North Mayo, are among the most rarely visited of County Mayo’s many island outposts. During the summer months from June … [Read More...]

Enchanting waterfall at heart of Tourmakeady Woodland Walk

Enchanting waterfall at heart of Tourmakeady Woodland Walk

Tourmakeady, on the shores of Lough Mask, has one of the most beautiful forest trails in County Mayo that leads the walker to an enchanting … [Read More...]

Derradda – a walker’s paradise

Derradda – a walker’s paradise

Derradda in South West Mayo, located just outside the pretty and historic town of Newport, is a walker's paradise. The Derradda Loop Walks are part of four … [Read More...]

Erris Head Loop walk is spectacular

Erris Head Loop walk is spectacular

Erris Head Loop Walk, located on the northern tip of the magnificent Mullet peninsula, is one of my favourite loop walks in County Mayo. The walk is 5km … [Read More...]

Cycling Mayo’s Great Western Greenway from Newport to Mulranny

Cycling Mayo’s Great Western Greenway from Newport to Mulranny

Mayo's Great Western Greenway is fast becoming one of the most successful tourism attractions in Ireland. And I found out why when I finally got around to … [Read More...]

Burrishoole Loop Walks lead you to wonderful views of Clew Bay

Burrishoole Loop Walks lead you to wonderful views of Clew Bay

Anyone lucky enough to take a ramble along one of Mayo's magnificent loop walks at the weekend would surely have had all the cobwebs of the winter blown away by … [Read More...]

BEST MAYO BEACHES

Surfing Enniscrone’s big wave

Surfing Enniscrone’s big wave

Before setting off for Enniscrone I had to use a spatula to scrape the layers of ice off the car windscreen. It was showing 1 degree Celsius on the car monitor … [Read More...]

Storms reveal Mayo’s ancient forest

Storms reveal Mayo’s ancient forest

The mists of time have once again briefly lifted on beautiful Doohoma beach to reveal the preserved remnants of a prehistoric forest that once covered Mayo. … [Read More...]

The night sky over Lacken

The night sky over Lacken

The strange upside-down V-shaped object in the night sky over North Mayo on Wednesday night had all the appearance of a UFO - but the truth is far less exciting … [Read More...]

Diving into Scotchport’s past

Diving into Scotchport’s past

Scotchport, a small and beautiful sheltered cove near Corclough on the Mullet, has an interesting history and today is a popular location for scuba diving in … [Read More...]

Walking in beautiful Doohoma

Walking in beautiful Doohoma

The idyllic scenery on the drive from Geesala to Doohoma along the winding road that skirts Tullaghan Bay never fails to impress no matter how many times we … [Read More...]

Where to pick cockles and mussels in Mayo

Where to pick cockles and mussels in Mayo

There is nothing better during the autumn and winter months than spending an hour or two picking cockles and mussels on one of Mayo's magnificent Wild Atlantic … [Read More...]

Glosh beach is full of surprises

Glosh beach is full of surprises

A visit to Glosh beach, at the southern end of the Mullet Peninsula, can sometimes turn up the most unexpected surprises - such as beach sculptures made from … [Read More...]

Why tourists keep returning to Old Head

Why tourists keep returning to Old Head

It's no surprise that Old Head near Louisburgh in Co Mayo has been popular with families from all over Ireland for generations. … [Read More...]

Ross Strand the perfect family beach

Ross Strand the perfect family beach

Ross beach near Killala in Co Mayo is the perfect location for a family day on the beach and a place where we have spent many an enjoyable afternoon. … [Read More...]

Lots to do on Lacken Strand and Kilcummin beach

Lots to do on Lacken Strand and Kilcummin beach

Lacken Strand in North Mayo is located about 8 kms north of Killala. Lacken Strand is a sheltered inlet, hidden from the wild Atlantic waves by a series of … [Read More...]

Wild and wonderful Elly Bay

Wild and wonderful Elly Bay

Elly Bay, a few miles beyond Binghamstown, is the best-known beach on the Mullet peninsula in North West Mayo. … [Read More...]

Doolough – one of the most scenic beaches in Mayo

Doolough – one of the most scenic beaches in Mayo

In the south west of the barony of Erris, you will find Doolough Strand, located near the pretty seaside village of Geesala, and the beach is one of the most … [Read More...]

Cross Beach overlooking fabled Inishglora

Cross Beach overlooking fabled Inishglora

Cross beach, only a few kilometres west of Binghamstown on the Mullet, is one of the hidden gems among Mayo's many beautiful beaches  - and a place we keep … [Read More...]

Carrowteige has one of prettiest beaches in Mayo

Carrowteige has one of prettiest beaches in Mayo

The lovely Gaeltacht Village of Carrowteige (Ceathrú Thaidhg) has one of the most beautiful little beaches in Co Mayo. … [Read More...]

Carrowniskey is Mayo’s surfing Mecca

Carrowniskey is Mayo’s surfing Mecca

Carrowniskey and Cross beaches are adjoining sandy beaches which stretch for miles, south of Louisburgh - and a Mecca for surfers from all over the world. … [Read More...]

A day on Aughleam beach

A day on Aughleam beach

Towards the most southerly end of the Mullet, you will come to the lovely village of Aughleam (Eachléim). The village is surrounded by beautiful white-sand … [Read More...]

Silver Strand among most beautiful beaches in Ireland

Silver Strand among most beautiful beaches in Ireland

Silver Stand is a beautiful, secluded beach, located about 15kms south-west of Louisburgh, alongside the R378, near Killadoon. … [Read More...]

One day in Mulranny

One day in Mulranny

It's amazing all you can do in just one day in Mulranny - and even more, if you decide to holiday in the Mayo seaside village. Mulranny (Mallaranny) is … [Read More...]

The best beaches in Mayo

The best beaches in Mayo

Summer is perfect for exploring and enjoying Mayo's wonderful coastline which is dotted with some of the most beautiful sandy beaches in … [Read More...]

MAYO VISITOR CENTRES

Distilling a dream in Ballina

Distilling a dream in Ballina

The making of fine whiskey is a craft as ancient as civilization itself. The skill and knowledge needed to distill something as common as barley and water into … [Read More...]

Moonset over Ballina

Moonset over Ballina

There was a most beautiful Moonset over Ballina this frosty, mid-winter morning, as the clear sky and the rising sun creeping above the horizon played their … [Read More...]

A visit to Michael Davitt Museum

A visit to Michael Davitt Museum

On arrival at the Michael Davitt Museum, you are greeted by the imposing bronze statue of the Land League founder in front of the restored 17th century Straide … [Read More...]

Ballycroy National Park is a portal to wild Mayo

Ballycroy National Park is a portal to wild Mayo

Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre is a portal that opens the door to all that is wild and wonderful about Mayo. The Visitor Centre is located in the … [Read More...]

How to find your Co Mayo roots

How to find your Co Mayo roots

Finding your Co Mayo roots has never been easier thanks to the genealogical services that are provided by a number of research centres and ancestry … [Read More...]

A visit to the Céide Fields rekindles interest in Mayo’s rich heritage

A visit to the Céide Fields rekindles interest in Mayo’s rich heritage

I visited the Céide Fields Visitor Centre near Ballycastle last week for the first time since it opened in 1994 and was delighted to rekindle my interest in … [Read More...]

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