Cycling Westport & the Great Western green way. Mayo. Self-guided

4.7
(3 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)

Come cycle the 42km Great Western Greenway in county Mayo, the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland. The world class Great Western Greenway is a traffic free cycling and walking trail, which follows the route of the renowned Westport to Achill railway which closed in 1937.
Cycle around spectacular Clew Bay with its many islands, taking in the stunning views of the Wild Atlantic Way as you pass through the villages of Newport and Mulranny and onto Achill Island.

What's Included

Bike hire,Hi Viz vests,Lock per bike;Helmet;Self-guided routes and maps Emergency backup vehicle.

Meeting and pickup

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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Westport

    Escape the bustle of urban life and start cycling this 42km greenway from colourful Westport town along the Wild Atlantic Way. The world class Great Western Greenway is a traffic free cycling and walking trail, which follows the route of the renowned Westport to Achill railway which closed in 1937 and is the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Greenway traverses Ireland’s Atlantic coast between Westport town and Achill Island and visits the picturesque villages of Newport and Mulranny. It passes by some of the West of Ireland’s most dramatic mountains and offers magnificent views of Clew Bay and its many islands.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Cycle through the quaint and picturesque area and village of Mulranny, famed for its magnificent long beaches along Clew Bay with views across the bay to Ireland's Holy mountain Croagh Patrick. Stop at a cafe or hotel to take in the spectacular views!

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Cycle around scenic Clew Bay with its many islands in the bay on the Wild Atlantic Way which overlooks Croagh Patrick to the south and the Nephin mountain range in the north.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    All along this cycle route catch views of Ireland's holy pilgrim mountain of Croagh Patrick rising to the south of Clew Bay, It's iconiic conical shape bears testament to the many pilgrims who walked up this mountain in their bare feet to visit the tiny church at the top of the mountain.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ireland Wild Escapes

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