Guidebook for Westport
Parks & Nature
This National park is ideal due to its location along a fabulous scenic road from which joins the 2 picturesque towns of Westport, Co. Mayo & Clifden, Co. Galway, * via Leenaune (killary Fjord) & the stunning Kylemore Abbey
There are various length looped trails to suit any ability or preference, on the gentle slopes of "Diamond hill" that begin at the visitor centre beside the pretty village of Letterfrack.
But for experienced hikers there are much longer and challenging trails further into the national park.
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Connemara National Park
This National park is ideal due to its location along a fabulous scenic road from which joins the 2 picturesque towns of Westport, Co. Mayo & Clifden, Co. Galway, * via Leenaune (killary Fjord) & the stunning Kylemore Abbey
There are various length looped trails to suit any ability or preference, on the gentle slopes of "Diamond hill" that begin at the visitor centre beside the pretty village of Letterfrack.
But for experienced hikers there are much longer and challenging trails further into the national park.
Closest National park/visitor centre (50mins drive)
This is ideal for experienced walkers looking for a challenge, & complete wilderness !
It is one of the largest national parks.
There is now a free bus service !!! so that You could walk all day accross to another side of the park and get a return bus back to the visitor centre. (Full details on their website)
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Ballycroy National Park
Closest National park/visitor centre (50mins drive)
This is ideal for experienced walkers looking for a challenge, & complete wilderness !
It is one of the largest national parks.
There is now a free bus service !!! so that You could walk all day accross to another side of the park and get a return bus back to the visitor centre. (Full details on their website)
Essentials
Always loads of parking (round back)
Also has a good Hot Food Deli, and a very pleasant Seating Area......So It is an excellent place to grab some quality hot food, with no delay & only ever busy if a bus load of people arrive.
Ashlawn Service Station
Newport StreetAlways loads of parking (round back)
Also has a good Hot Food Deli, and a very pleasant Seating Area......So It is an excellent place to grab some quality hot food, with no delay & only ever busy if a bus load of people arrive.
Shopping
Carraig Donn Westport
Bridge StreetHas some unique items for any budget.
Very unique high quality Irish designs, some irish made ( some made down the road in Foxford, Co. Mayo ! )
The Foxford Woollen Mills Shop
13 Bridge StVery unique high quality Irish designs, some irish made ( some made down the road in Foxford, Co. Mayo ! )
The Sheep and Wool Centre
A bit of everything here ..... in a stunning location !!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Some say, If You haven't been to this famous bar / traditional music venue it would be like visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower !!!
Owned by Matt, the flute player for "the Chieftans" Internationally renowned Irish Trad Music group, who often turns up to join a casual collection of musicians who start playing trad music "session" any time of the day or night.
You may not always find a music "session" there, but there is always a great relaxed & homely atmosphere.
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Matt Molloy's
Bridge StreetSome say, If You haven't been to this famous bar / traditional music venue it would be like visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower !!!
Owned by Matt, the flute player for "the Chieftans" Internationally renowned Irish Trad Music group, who often turns up to join a casual collection of musicians who start playing trad music "session" any time of the day or night.
You may not always find a music "session" there, but there is always a great relaxed & homely atmosphere.
Regular Music (traditional & modern) from early evening at weekends
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Porterhouse
Bridge StreetRegular Music (traditional & modern) from early evening at weekends
Sightseeing
If You like the outdoors & the Ocean, and You want to see the most spectacular & surprising variety of landscape of mountains meeting the ocean in the shortest possible distance & time. If You get a promise of at least half a day of clear weather, you simply must go !!!!! It is only 40 mins drive to the (road bridge) start of the island
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Achill Island
If You like the outdoors & the Ocean, and You want to see the most spectacular & surprising variety of landscape of mountains meeting the ocean in the shortest possible distance & time. If You get a promise of at least half a day of clear weather, you simply must go !!!!! It is only 40 mins drive to the (road bridge) start of the island
Stunningly beautiful place, to visit for free, with a tour of the entire grounds available for a cost.
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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore AbbeyStunningly beautiful place, to visit for free, with a tour of the entire grounds available for a cost.
Nice place to stroll around or see the inside of the restored house.
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Indlu yaseWestport
Quay RoadNice place to stroll around or see the inside of the restored house.
Rosmoney Pier
Only 4 km away.
A quick sea dip or boat watching ?
This is a very scenic sheltered beach beside a pier, with Croagh Patrick in the background, surrounded by trees.
SUP boarding available
Brave souls can dive from pier at high tide !
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Old Head Beach
This is a very scenic sheltered beach beside a pier, with Croagh Patrick in the background, surrounded by trees.
SUP boarding available
Brave souls can dive from pier at high tide !
ACHILL ISLAND.
Unique scenic beach at base of Slievemore mountain. only 8 mins drive from Keel beach/village.
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Dugort Beach
ACHILL ISLAND.
Unique scenic beach at base of Slievemore mountain. only 8 mins drive from Keel beach/village.
ACHILL ISLAND.
Amazing location with good waves & something for everyone.
Lots of watersports available on beach & on lake 1km away
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Keel Beach
ACHILL ISLAND.
Amazing location with good waves & something for everyone.
Lots of watersports available on beach & on lake 1km away
Minaun Heights
ACHILL ISLAND.
Amazing view !!!!!!
Very pretty village
Greenway path high above village has even more spectacular views.
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Mulranny Beach
Very pretty village
Greenway path high above village has even more spectacular views.
Food Scene
Nice small cosy restaurant, with an always interesting, ever changing menu.
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Sage Restaurant
10 High StNice small cosy restaurant, with an always interesting, ever changing menu.
An Port Mór Restaurant
Nice cosy atmosphere, award winning food !
Entertainment & Activities
The W Cinema
James StreetThis is the West of Ireland ! There are always wet days !!!
The Wild West
Altamont StreetChildrens Indoor fun play area. For those wet days !