Walks & Beaches
Mayo offers diverse walking trails, unspoiled landscapes, historical features, and scenic routes from beaches to mountain peaks.
Mayo features diverse trails, blending historic sites with natural beauty.
MAYO WALKS
Mayo’s largely unspoiled, clean countryside, unique scenery, rich heritage and folklore mark it as ideal walking destination. The variety of walks on offer may combine to offer an unrivaled and unforgettable experience for walking tourists.
BELLEEK WOODS
This trail comprises of a wooded area of the former Belleek estate. There are many historical features to be seen along the trail, including a hermitage, ice house and a wall built during the Irish Famine (1845).
ENNISCRONE BEACH
Enniscrone of the golden sunsets boasts a 3 mile uninterrupted sandy beach, suitable for a romantic stroll, or for the more energetic, a good power walk.
CROSSMOLINA LOOP WALKS
A series of Loop Walks were developed in the Crossmolina area. The Walking Trails consist of Local Town Walks, Woodland (Heritage) Walks and Mountain Walks.
SLIGO WAY
The Sligo Way is a marked walking trail starting at Lough Talt. Following the general line of the Ox Mountains this very scenic trail runs from Lough Talt on the Sligo/Mayo border to Dromahair at the south-east end of Lough Gill.
CROAGH PATRICK MOUNTAIN
It is the third highest mountain in County Mayo. Normally, it takes about two hours for the average person to reach the summit, and one and a half hours to descend.
KNOCKNAREA MOUNTAIN
The relatively easy walk will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes and leads to a mound of stones at the top known as Queen Meaves Grave – Connaughts legendary queen.
Other Activities
At the heart of Mayo
Cruising
Enjoy the fresh air and all the beauty surrounding the River Moy with a relaxing cruise.
The Wild Atlantic Way
Experience the Wild Atlantic Way your way with a stay at the Ice House in Ballina