Cycling Westport & the Great Western Greenway, County Mayo. Self Guided.Full Day

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.

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Stop At: Westport, Westport, County Mayo, Western Ireland

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Newport, Newport, County Mayo, Western Ireland

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mallaranny, Co. Mayo, Ireland

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!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Clew Bay, Ireland

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.

Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Croagh Patrick, Murrisk Ireland

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.